e·lec·tro·type ( -l k tr -t p )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·typer n.e·lec tro·typic (-tr -tpk) adj. |
electrotype [ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌtaɪp]
n
(Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a duplicate printing plate made by electrolytically depositing a layer of copper or nickel onto a mould of the original Sometimes shortened to electro
vb
(Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (tr) to make an electrotype of (printed matter, illustrations, etc.)
electrotyper n
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