About The Word Electrotype
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Electrotype
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What's The Definition Of Electrotype?Synonyms | Synonyms for Electrotype: Related Terms | Find terms related to Electrotype: See Also | Electrotype In Webster's Dictionary \E*lec"tro*type\, n. [Electro- + -type.]
A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing;
also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used
adjectively.
Note: The face of an electrotype consists of a shell of
copper, silver, or the like, produced by the action of
an electrical current upon a plate of metal and a wax
mold suspended in an acid bath and connected with
opposite poles of the battery. It is backed up with a
solid filling of type metal.
\E*lec"tro*type\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Electrotyped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Electrotyping}.] To make facsimile plates of by the electrotype process; as, to electrotype a page of type, a book, etc. See {Electrotype}, n. |
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