tonern.
/ˈtəʊnə/, U.S. /ˈtoʊnər/ I. General uses.
1. One who or that which tones: see the verb.
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the world > health and disease > healing > medicines or physic > medicines for specific purpose > restoratives, tonics, or stimulants > [noun] > that which gives physical tone to
toner1888
1888 Medical News LIII. 499 Sulphuric and nitric acids have..some claim to be regarded as toners of the vasomotor nerves.
1904 Daily Chron. 25 Mar. 10/7 Pianos.—Experienced tuner and toner wanted in factory.
II. Specific and technical uses.
2. Photography. A chemical bath used to change the tone or colour of a (black-and-white) photographic print.
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society > leisure > the arts > visual arts > photography > chemicals > [noun] > toner
sulphocyanide1841
acetate1863
toner1920
1920 E. J. Wall Dict. Photogr. (ed. 10) 661 There are many alternative toners for different colours which may be used alone or in combination on the same print.
1950 O. R. Croy Compl. Art Printing & Enlarging iv. 201 Immerse the print in the toner until the desired tone is reached.
1977 J. Hedgecoe Photographer's Handbk. 275 (caption) The already stark appearance of the print..was further accentuated by processing in a blue toner.
3. Particles of pigment used in xerographic processes to render an electrostatic image visible.
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society > communication > representation > [noun] > copying apparatus > photocopier > pigment used in
toner1954
1954 RCA Rev. XV. 471 Developing consists in bringing fine positively charged particles of developer powder, or toner, close to the surface, so that they will be attracted to those areas which are still charged.
1977 Sci. Amer. Nov. 69/1 (advt.) Develop in a second or two by a dip through any of at least three makes of commercial electrographic liquid developers that carry positive-charging toner particles.
4. Hairdressing. (See quot. 1966.)
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the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the hair > preparations used on the hair > [noun] > colours
wash1670
permanent dye1815
blondine1888
hair lightener1892
washable distemper1894
reng1901
tint1921
blue rinse1924
rinse1928
permanent tint1960
powder colour1966
toner1966
1966 J. Stevens Cox Illustr. Dict. Hairdressing & Wigmaking 151/1 Toner, a substance which when applied to the hair effects a change of tone or an accentuation of an existing tone.
1969 E. Tasho Hair Styling for Women x. 182 Temporary rinses can be used as toners on bleached hair.
1976 Wymondham & Attleborough Express 10 Dec. 6/3 Brassiness in blondes can be cured by an application of one of the latest ash blonde toners—or by a visit to your hairdresser.
5. = toning lotion at toning n. and adj. b.
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the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the skin or complexion > [noun] > preparations for the skin or complexion > lotions and liquids
waterOE
maiden milk?a1425
May-dew?a1425
milk of almondsa1425
maidens' milk?c1450
lac Virginis1477
surflingc1555
surfle1593
virgin's milk1600
lotion1606
washa1627
beauty water1675
mercury-water1676
beauty wash1706
Kalydor1824
skin tonic1863
flower-water1886
Limacol1936
moisture lotion1957
toning lotion1960
toner1970
1970 Vogue Jan. 5/2 (advt.) Toners that polish, purify, pep up circulation.
1983 Harrods Mag. Spring–Summer 74 Skin care products..Refresher Toner..£15·75.
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