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KingNothing
Sep10-06, 07:41 PM
I think it might have the roots "auto" or "photo" in it. Thanks.

tribdog
Sep10-06, 07:45 PM
if it is a photo of a plant I think it is called: chlorophell

Evo
Sep10-06, 07:54 PM
Are you talking about fading of the photo on paper, or overexposure?

Astronuc
Sep10-06, 08:47 PM
'Photo deterioration' is a general term which applies to all degradation processes, which could include fading by exposure or oxidation.

A photograph may fade by exposure to air, moisture/water, light, or some chemicals.

Films that are not properly 'fixed' could experience image fading over time.

Kurdt
Sep10-06, 08:55 PM
how about discolour or decolourise? Bleaching even?

tribdog
Sep10-06, 09:04 PM
photochemistry
photochemical bleaching
(according to google)

Moonbear
Sep10-06, 09:35 PM
Photobleaching?

Gokul43201
Sep10-06, 11:08 PM
Are you talking about fading of the photo on paper, or overexposure?I think he means the latter.