Definition of electrotype Electrotype
e•lec•tro•type
We found 7 definitions of electrotype from 5 different sources.
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What does electrotype mean?
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- electrotype (Noun)
A plate, made by electroplating a mold, such as used in letterpress printing. - electrotype (Verb)
To make such a plate.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- electrotype (n.)
A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used adjectively. - electrotype (v. t.)
To make facsimile plates of by the electrotype process; as, to electrotype a page of type, a book, etc. See Electrotype, n.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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electrotype
A metal plate used in letterpress printing, made by electroplating a lead or plastic mold of the page to be printed.
Electrical DictionaryThe Standard Electrical Dictionary 💡
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electrotype
The reproduction of a form of type or of an engraving or of the like by electroplating, for printing purposes. The form of type is pressed upon a surface of wax contained in a shallow box. The wax is mixed with plumbago, and if necessary some more is dusted and brushed over its surface and some iron dust is sprinkled over it also. A matrix or impression of the type is thus obtained, on which copper is deposited by electroplating, q. v.
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🔤- electrotype, verb, present, 1st person singular of electrotype (infinitive).
- electrotype, verb (infinitive).
- electrotype, noun, singular of electrotypes.
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