Definition of electrotype

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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..

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Electrotyping :: Electrotyping (n.) The act or the process of making electrotypes.
Print :: Print (v. t.) To strike off an impression or impressions of, from type, or from stereotype, electrotype, or engraved plates, or the like; in a wider sense, to do the typesetting, presswork, etc., of (a book or other publication); as, to print books, newspapers, pictures; to print an edition of a book..
Backed :: Backed (a.) Having a back; fitted with a back; as, a backed electrotype or stereotype plate. Used in composition; as, broad-backed; hump-backed..
Electrotyped :: Electrotyped (imp. & p. p.) of Electrotyp.
Photogalvanography :: Photogalvanography (n.) The art or process of making photo-electrotypes.
Electro-stereotype :: Electro-stereotype (n.) Same as Electrotype.
Block :: Block (v. t.) A piece of hard wood (as mahogany or cherry) on which a stereotype or electrotype plate is mounted to make it type high.
Cast :: Cast (v. t.) To stereotype or electrotype.
Electrotypy :: Electrotypy (n.) The process of producing electrotype plates. See Note under Electrotype, n..
Steelbow Goods :: Steel (n.) To cover, as an electrotype plate, with a thin layer of iron by electrolysis. The iron thus deposited is very hard, like steel..
Electrotyper :: Electrotyper (n.) One who electrotypes.
Electrotype :: 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..
Plate :: Plate (n.) A page of stereotype, electrotype, or the like, for printing from; as, publisher's plates..
Electrotype :: Electrotype (n.) A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used adjectively..
Voltatype :: Voltatype (n.) An electrotype.
Electro :: Electro (n.) An electrotype.
Photo-electrotype :: Photo-electrotype (n.) An electrotype plate formed in a mold made by photographing on prepared gelatine, etc..
Print :: Print (v. i.) To use or practice the art of typography; to take impressions of letters, figures, or electrotypes, engraved plates, or the like..
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