electrotype
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trəˌtaɪp noun
1.
a facsimile, for use in printing, of a block of type, an engraving, or the like, consisting of a thin copper or nickel shell deposited by electrolytic action in a wax, lead, or plastic mold of the original and backed with lead alloy.
2.
verb (used with object)
3.
to make an electrotype of.
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electrotype (ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌtaɪp) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Sometimes shortened to: electro a duplicate printing plate made by electrolytically depositing a layer of copper or nickel onto a mould of the original |
| —vb | |
| 2. | (tr) to make an electrotype of (printed matter, illustrations, etc) |
| e'lectrotyper | |
| —n | |
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Such rapid production is possible, of course, only by means of stereo type or electrotype plates.
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