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Fingerprints

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Fingerprints, referred to as "fingermarks" in forensics, are formed when residue from the ridged skin of the fingers or palms is [blank] onto a surface, leaving behind an impression. Fingermarks are often made of sweat and colorless [blank] materials such as soap, moisturizer, and grease. These fingermarks are described as "latent" as they are generally invisible to the naked eye, which means that [blank] them at a crime scene can be challenging.

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Fingerprints, referred to as "fingermarks" in forensics, are formed when residue from the ridged skin of the fingers or palms is transferred onto a surface, leaving behind an impression. Fingermarks are often made of sweat and colorless contaminating materials such as soap, moisturizer, and grease. These fingermarks are described as "latent" as they are generally invisible to the naked eye, which means that locating them at a crime scene can be challenging.
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