MICROFILM Meaning and
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Microfilm is a medium used for storing and preserving documents, especially those with historical, legal, or cultural significance. It consists of a transparent film on which small, reduced-size copies of documents are photographed in a highly miniaturized format.
Typically, microfilm is made from a cellulose acetate or polyester base, which is coated with an emulsion containing silver halide crystals. The documents intended for preservation or duplication are either photographed directly onto the film through a microfilm camera or are developed from a microfiche (a flat sheet of microfilm containing multiple images).
The reduction ratio of microfilming is considerable, with the standard ratio being 24:1, meaning that the documents are shrunk to 1/24th of their original size. This enables a significant amount of information to be stored in a compact and convenient format. Microfilm is commonly stored on reels or in cartridges, which can be easily accessed using specialized readers or scanners.
Microfilm offers numerous advantages for long-term document preservation. It is highly durable, resistant to degradation, and can withstand extreme temperatures and humidity. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for large physical storage spaces, allowing institutions and libraries to save considerable space and costs. Microfilm has been widely used in archives, libraries, government agencies, and financial institutions to ensure the safekeeping and accessibility of important historical and research materials.
In recent times, digital technologies have gained popularity for document storage. However, microfilm remains a valuable archival medium due to its high stability, long lifespan, and the ability to provide tangible access to historical documents.
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Etymology of MICROFILM
The word "microfilm" is derived from the combination of two words: "micro" and "film".
The term "micro" comes from the Greek word "mikros", which means "small" or "minute". It is commonly used as a prefix to indicate something very tiny or reduced in size.
The word "film" refers to a thin sheet or strip of flexible material that is commonly used for recording images or storing information. It has its roots in the Old English word "film", meaning a thin membrane or covering.
Combining these two terms, "microfilm" refers to a reduced-size film used for recording and storing information in a compact, convenient format.
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