Thesaurus: electrotype

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1. n. A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used adjectively.
2. v. t. To make facsimile plates of by the electrotype process; as, to electrotype a page of type, a book, etc. See Electrotype, n.
3. A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used adjectively. Note: The face of an electrotype consists of a shell of copper, silver, or the like, produced by the action of an electrical current upon a plate of metal and a wax mold suspended in an acid bath and connected with opposite poles of the battery. It is backed up with a solid filling of type metal. To make facsimile plates of by the electrotype process; as to electrotype a page of type, a book, etc. See Electrotype, n.
4. A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing;also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used adjectively.
5. n. A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used adjectively. v. t. To make facsimile plates of by the electrotype process; as, to electrotype a page of type, a book, etc. See Electrotype, n.