photoengraving

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pho·to·en·grav·ing

(fō′tō-ĕn-grā′vĭng)

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

(ˌfəʊtəʊɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋ)

1. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a photomechanical process for producing letterpress printing plates

2. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a plate made by this process

3. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a print made from such a plate

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pho•to•en•grav•ing

(ˌfoʊ toʊ ɛnˈgreɪ vɪŋ)

n.

1. a photographic process of preparing printing plates for letterpress printing.

2. a plate so produced.

3. a print made from it.

[1870–75]

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Noun

photoengraving - an engraving used to reproduce an illustration

halftone engraving, halftone

engraving - a block or plate or other hard surface that has been engraved

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photoengraving

[ˈfəʊtəʊenˈgreɪvɪŋ] N → fotograbado m

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