lithography

[li-thog-ruh-fee]

noun

1. the art or process of producing a picture, writing, or the like, on a flat, specially prepared stone, with some greasy or oily substance, and of taking ink impressions from this as in ordinary printing.

2. a similar process in which a substance other than stone, as aluminum or zinc, is used.

lithography

/ lɪˈθɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. a method of printing from a metal or stone surface on which the printing areas are not raised but made ink-receptive while the non-image areas are made ink-repellent

Other Word Forms

• lithographic adjective
• lithographical adjective
• lithographically adverb
• unlithographic adjective
• lithographer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lithography¹

From the New Latin word lithographia, dating back to 1700–10. See litho-, -graphy

Word History and Origins

Origin of lithography¹

C18: from New Latin lithographia, from _litho- + _-graphy

Example Sentences

The U.S. has banned the sale of tools known as extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, which inscribe silicon wafers with microscopic patterns filled by billions of transistors.

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The latest version, made by ASML, performs high numerical aperture extreme ultraviolet lithography.

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The discovery opens up fresh possibilities for manipulating chemical reactions in fields such as electron lithography, surface science, and microscopy.

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That process, known as lithography, is what dictates the power and performance of chips.

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Rising orders for its lithography machines—which can take 12-18 months to produce and are crucial for manufacturing advanced AI processors—suggest chip companies are anticipating a long-lasting surge in demand.

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