| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Noun | 1. A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used adjectively.[Websters]. | |
| Verb | 1. To make facsimile plates of by the electrotype process; as, to electrotype a page of type, a book, etc.[Websters] 2. Seldom used base verb from the following inflections: electrotyping, electrotyped, electrotypes, electrotyper, electrotypers, electrotypingly and electrotypedly.[Eve - graph theoretic] | |
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license. | Top | |
"ELECTROTYPE" is a common misspelling or typo for: electro-type, electrotyped, electrotyper, electrotypes. |
Date "ELECTROTYPE" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1841. (references) |
Specialty Definition: ELECTROTYPE
| Domain | Definition | ||
| Publishing & Graphic Arts | A duplicate of an engraving or type form made by electrolytically depositing metal on a wax, lead, or plastic mold made from the original plate. Source: European Union. (references) | ||
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
Specialty Expressions: ELECTROTYPE
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Electrotype plate | Publishing & Graphic Arts | A duplicate of an engraving or type form made by electrolytically depositing metal on a wax, lead, or plastic mold made from the original plate. Source: European Union. (references) | |
| Electrotype servicer | Occupations | Reviews incoming orders for completeness of customer's instructions and discusses order with customer: Contacts customer by phone or visit to obtain instructions or make suggestions for production of duplicate printing plates. Discusses variations in materials supplied, problems, and delays that arise during production. Verifies condition of plates in stock. Makes black and white proofs of each plate, using proof press, and compares proof with customer's copy and instructions. Inspects outgoing work for compliance with customer's specifications. (references) | |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | Top | ||
