electrotypy

E`lec´tro`ty`py

n.

1.

The process of producing electrotype plates. See Note under Electrotype, n.

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electrotypy

the process of preparing a facsimile printing surface, involving the depositing of a thin copper or nickel shell by electrolytic action in a mold of the original and backing it with a lead alloy. — electrotyper, electrotypist, n. — electrotypic, adj.

See also: Printing