graphotype

1. n. A process for producing a design upon a surface in relief so that it can be printed from. Prepared chalk or oxide of zinc is pressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design is drawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief. Source: opted

2. A process for producing a design upon a surface in relief so that it can be printed from. Prepared chalk or oxide of zinc is pressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design is drawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief. Source: webster

3. A process for producing a design upon a surface in relief sothat it can be printed from. Prepared chalk or oxide of zinc ispressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design isdrawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface whereverit is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed,leaving the lines in relief. Source: adambom

4. n. A process for producing a design upon a surface in relief so that it can be printed from. Prepared chalk or oxide of zinc is pressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design is drawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief. Source: ecdict

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