electrotype
ɪˈlɛktrəˌtaɪp
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Definition of electrotype - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

printing technologyRaremetal printing plate made by electroplatingRare
  • The book was printed using an electrotype to ensure high-quality reproductions..

Verb

tr.
1.
reproduction processRarereproduce by electrotypingRare
  • The publisher decided to electrotype the old manuscript for preservation..
electroplate
2.
printingRarecreate a duplicate printing plate using electroplatingRare
  • They electrotype the original design for mass production.
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  • electrotype: metal printing plate made by electroplating
    metal printing plate made by electroplating

Origin of electrotype

Greek, elektron (amber) + type (impression)

Examples of electrotype in a sentence

  • They used an electrotype for the final print.
  • They chose to electrotype the rare book for durability.
  • The museum will electrotype the artifact for display.
  • The company decided to electrotype the plates for durability.
  • They needed to electrotype the artwork for the new book edition.

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  1. French:électrotype, électrotyper, ...
  2. German:Galvanotyp, galvanoplastisch reproduzieren, ...
  3. Italian:elettrotipo, elettrotipare, ...
  4. Spanish:electrotipo, electrotipiar, ...
  5. Portuguese:eletrotipo, eletrotipar, ...
  6. Chinese:电铸版, 电铸, ...
  7. Japanese:電鋳版, 電鋳で再現する, ...
  8. Arabic:كليشيه كهربائي, كَهْرَبَ طِبَاعِيًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶלֶקְטְרוֹטַיְפּ, לְשַׁכְפֵּל בְּאֶמְצָעוּת אַלֶקְטְרוֹטִיפְּיָה, ...
  10. Russian:гальванопластическая форма, воспроизводить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:електротип, електротипувати, ...
  12. Hindi:इलेक्ट्रोटाइप, पुनरुत्पादित करना, ...
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