am·bro·type ( m br -t p )n. An early type of photograph made by imaging a negative on glass backed by a dark surface. [Greek ambrotos, immortal; see ambrosia + type.] |
ambrotype [ˈæmbrəʊˌtaɪp]
n
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) Photog an early type of glass negative that could be made to appear as a positive by backing it with black varnish or paper
[from Greek ambrotos immortal + -type; see ambrosia]
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