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Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light.

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  1. a. Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light.
  2. Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light. [Written also photoglyptic.] Photoglyphic engraving, a process of etching on copper, steel, or zinc, by means of the action of light and certain chemicals, so that from the plate impressions may be taken. Sir D. Brewster.
  3. Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light.[Written also photoglyptic.] Photoglyphic engraving, a process ofetching on copper, steel, or zinc, by means of the action of lightand certain chemicals, so that from the plate impressions may betaken. Sir D. Brewster.
  4. a. Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light.