electrotype

American  

[ih-lek-truh-tahyp] / ɪˈlɛk trəˌtaɪp /

noun

1. a facsimile, for use in printing, of a block of type, an engraving, or the like, consisting of a thin copper or nickel shell deposited by electrolytic action in a wax, lead, or plastic mold of the original and backed with lead alloy.

2. electrotypy.

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verb (used with object)

electrotyped, electrotyping

1. to make an electrotype of.

electrotype British  

/ ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌtaɪp /

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: electro.  a duplicate printing plate made by electrolytically depositing a layer of copper or nickel onto a mould of the original

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verb

1. (tr) to make an electrotype of (printed matter, illustrations, etc)

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• electrotyper
  noun

Etymology

Origin of electrotype

First recorded in 1830–40; electro- + type