electrotypy

American

[ih-lek-truh-tahy-pee] / ɪˈlɛk trəˌtaɪ pi /

noun

the process of making electrotypes.

Other Word Forms

electrotypic adjective
electrotypist noun

Etymology

Origin of electrotypy

electrotype + -y ³

Example Sentences

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Galvanoplas′ty, electrotypy; Galvan′oscope, an instrument for detecting the existence and direction of an electric current.—Galvanic battery, a series of zinc or copper plates susceptible of galvanic action; Galvanised iron, the name given to iron coated with zinc to prevent rusting.

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