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hectograph
or hek·to·graph
[ hek-tuh-graf, -grahf ]
noun
- a process for making copies of a letter, memorandum, etc., from a prepared gelatin surface to which the original writing has been transferred.
- a machine for making such copies.
verb (used with object)
- to copy with the hectograph.
hectograph
/ -ˌɡræf; ˌhɛktəʊˈɡræfɪk; ˈhɛktəʊˌɡrɑːf; hɛkˈtɒɡrəfɪ /
noun
- Also calledcopygraph a process for copying type or manuscript from a glycerine-coated gelatine master to which the original has been transferred
- a machine using this process
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Derived Forms
- hectography, noun
- ˌhectoˈgraphically, adverb
- hectographic, adjective
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Other Words From
- hec·to·graph·ic [hek-t, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective
- hec·tog·ra·phy [hek-, tog, -r, uh, -fee], noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hectograph1
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Example Sentences
By some unfortunate chance, I got a little double-strength purple hectograph ink on my face.
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The hectograph is a device for making copies of written work.
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When you have as many as you need clean the surface of the hectograph for the next time you wish to use it.
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The hectograph is one of the simplest devices for obtaining duplicate copies of written work (Fig. 147).
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The original copy is written with hectograph ink on smooth paper by hand, or on a typewriter, and allowed to dry.
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