e·lec·tro·type
(ĭ-lĕk′trə-tīp′)n.1. A metal plate used in letterpress printing, made by electroplating a lead or plastic mold of the page to be printed.
2. The process of making an electrotype.
e·lec′tro·type′ v.
e·lec′tro·typ′er n.
e·lec′tro·typ′ic (-trō-tĭp′ĭk) adj.
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electrotypic
(ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈtɪpɪk) adj (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) relating to, or resulting from, electrotypy
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