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photoengraving

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pho·to·en·grav·ing  (ft-n-grvng)
n.
1. The process of reproducing graphic material by transferring the image photographically to a plate or another surface, which is then etched for printing.
2. A plate prepared by this process.
3. A reproduction made by this process.
photoengraving [ˌfəʊtəʊɪnˈgreɪvɪŋ]
n
1. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a photomechanical process for producing letterpress printing plates
2. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a plate made by this process
3. (Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a print made from such a plate
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Noun1.photoengraving - an engraving used to reproduce an illustrationphotoengraving - an engraving used to reproduce an illustration
halftone engraving, halftone
engraving - a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved
Translations
photoengraving [ˈfəʊtəʊenˈgreɪvɪŋ] N → fotograbado m
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