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chromolithography

[ kroh-moh-li-thog-ruh-fee ]

noun

  1. the process of lithographing in colors from a series of plates or stones.

chromolithography

/ ˌkrəʊməʊlɪˈθɒɡrəfɪ; ˌkrəʊməʊlɪθəˈɡræfɪk /

noun

  1. the process of making coloured prints by lithography

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Derived Forms

  • ˌchromoliˈthographer, noun
  • chromolithographic, adjective

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Other Words From

  • chromo·li·thogra·pher noun
  • chro·mo·lith·o·graph·ic [kroh-m, uh, -lith-, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of chromolithography1

First recorded in 1830–40; chromo- + lithography

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Example Sentences

Many good examples of chromolithography also will be found there.

Lithography is much used for the reproduction of coloured pictures and illustrations, the process being termed chromolithography.

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