electrotype

noun, verb — 2 senses

electrotype

noun

Etymology From electro- + type.

1

Media, Printing, Publishing a plate, made by electroplating a mold, such as used in letterpress printing

Derived terms
electrotyper, electrotypic, electrotypist, photoelectrotype

electrotype

verb

Etymology From electro- + type.

1

to make such a plate

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