electrotype

[ ih-lek-truh-tahyp ]

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.

verb (used with object)

, e·lec·tro·typed, e·lec·tro·typ·ing.

1. to make an electrotype of.

electrotype

/ ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌtaɪp /

noun

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

verb

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

Derived Forms

• eˈlectroˌtyper, noun

Other Words From

• e·lectro·typer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of electrotype¹

First recorded in 1830–40; electro- + type

Example Sentences

This has one plate cylinder and one impression cylinder, and curved electrotype plates are used.

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From this mould an ordinary electrotype is made by the method described elsewhere in this book.

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Copper electrotype plates such as are used in printing school books are made by this process.

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The production of copper facsimiles by the electric current is called electrotype, and is the oldest branch of electro-metallurgy.

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Both cast and electrotype are in the National Portrait Gallery.

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