electrograph
ɪˈlɛktroʊˌɡræf
Definition

Definition of electrograph - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
scientific instrumentTECH.instrument for recording electrical variationsTECH.
  • The electrograph recorded fluctuations during the experiment..
electrometer galvanometer
2.
technologyTECH.device for etching using electrolytic meansTECH.
  • The electrograph etched the design onto the metal surface.
engraver etcher inscriber
3.
transmissionRarehistorical device for transmitting pictures electricallyRare
  • The electrograph transmitted the image across the city.
fax telegraph transmitter
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Origin of electrograph

Greek, elektron (amber) + graphein (to write)

Examples of electrograph in a sentence

  • An old electrograph was displayed in the museum.
  • The electrograph was crucial for the intricate design process.
  • Using an electrograph, they achieved precise etching results.
  • The museum displayed an old electrograph from the 1800s.
  • An electrograph was used to send the first picture telegram.

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  1. French:électrographe, télégraphe d'images, ...
  2. German:Elektrograph, Elektrograf, ...
  3. Italian:elettrografo, incisore elettrolitico, ...
  4. Spanish:electrógrafo, grabador electrolítico, ...
  5. Portuguese:eletrografo, eletrográfo, ...
  6. Chinese:电描仪, 电刻机, ...
  7. Japanese:エレクトログラフ, 電解エッチング装置, ...
  8. Arabic:مخطاط كهربائي, جهاز النقش الكهربائي, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶלֶקְטְרוֹגְרָף, ...
  10. Russian:электрограф, телеграф для изображений, ...
  11. Ukrainian:електрограф, ...
  12. Hindi:इलेक्ट्रोग्राफ, विद्युत चित्रप्रेषक, ...
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