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e⋅lec⋅tro⋅form

[i-lek-truh-fawrm]
–verb (used with object) Metallurgy.
to form (an object) by the electrodeposition of a metal upon a mold, often a wax mold.

Origin:
1950–55; electro- + form
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e·lec·tro·form   (ĭ-lěk'trə-fôrm')   
tr.v.   e·lec·tro·formed, e·lec·tro·form·ing, e·lec·tro·forms
To produce or reproduce (an object) by electrodeposition on a mold.
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