electrotint en · NOUN
Etymology
From electro- + tint.
Meanings
- (historical) A style of engraving in relief by means of voltaic electricity. A picture is drawn on a metallic plate with some material which resists the fluids of a battery; so that, in electrotyping, the parts not covered by the varnish, etc., receive a deposition of metal, and produce the required copy in intaglio. A cast of this is then the plate for printing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrotints | Number=Plur | lexicographic |