Definition

1. Noun:
   • A cosmetic lotion for the skin: A liquid applied to the face after cleansing to remove residual impurities, tighten pores, and sometimes refresh or balance the skin.
   • A fine powder used in printing: A dry, black or colored powder, typically composed of plastic particles and pigment, used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the visible image on paper.
   • A chemical solution for photography: A liquid containing chemicals used to alter or stabilize the colors in a photographic print during development.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Cosmetic):
  • After washing her face, she applied a gentle toner with a cotton pad.
  • This toner helps to remove excess oil and refine the appearance of pores.
• Noun (Printing Powder):
  • The printer is out of black toner, so we need to replace the cartridge.
  • The document printed faintly because the toner level was low.
• Noun (Photographic Solution):
  • The photographer immersed the print in the toner to achieve a sepia effect.
  • Using a specific toner can change a black-and-white photograph to a blue hue.

Advanced Usage

• "Toner cartridge": A replaceable container that holds toner powder for a printer or copier.
  • Replacing the toner cartridge resolved the streaking issue on the printed pages.
• "Toner transfer": A method in electronics or arts where toner is used to transfer an image to another surface.
  • He used a toner transfer method to create the circuit board pattern.

Variants and Related Words

• Tone (verb): To give a particular color or quality to something. (e.g., )
• Toning (noun/gerund): The process of using a toner or improving firmness. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• For cosmetic lotion: Astringent, clarifying lotion, skin freshener.
• For printing powder: Ink powder, dry ink, electrophotographic developer.
• For photographic solution: Chemical bath, colorant, dye bath.

Related Phrases

• Run out of toner: To have no more printing powder left.
  • We can't print the report because we've run out of toner.
• Apply toner: To put the cosmetic liquid on the skin.
  • Remember to apply toner before your moisturizer.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. a lotion for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores
2. a black or colored powder used in a printer to develop a xerographic image
3. a solution containing chemicals that can change the color of a photographic print