electrotype en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English type English electrotype From electro- + type.
Meanings
- a plate, made by electroplating a mold, such as used in letterpress printing
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrotypes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
electrotypic · electrotypist · photoelectrotype · electrotyper
Translations (1)
el ηλεκτροτυπία (printing plate)