a brand of black and white photographic paper coated with a mixture of emulsions which are sensitive to the colour of the printing light used and which produce different contrast grades as a result
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a Diophantine mathematical equation or its solution
adjective
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designating equipment designed to be used with multigrade photographic paper
Larry got the most out of his Multigrade paper using four different grades of contrastto make his image.
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designating a Diophantine mathematical equation
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(of an engine oil) treated with polymer additives in order to improve performance by limiting changes in viscosity at different temperatures
All oil companies promote multigrade oils, which are designed to perform well inhot or cold temperatures.
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of or relating to a class which includes students from more than one grade
In smaller schools, multigrade classes seem likely to increase.