photoengraving

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.

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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

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

photoengraving - 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