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hektograph

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hek⋅to⋅graph

[hek-tuh-graf, -grahf]
–noun, verb (used with object)
hectograph.

hec⋅to⋅graph

[hek-tuh-graf, -grahf]
–noun
1. a process for making copies of a letter, memorandum, etc., from a prepared gelatin surface to which the original writing has been transferred.
2. a machine for making such copies.
–verb (used with object)
3. to copy with the hectograph.


Origin:
1875–80; hecto- + -graph


hec⋅to⋅graph⋅ic [hek-tuh-graf-ik] , adjective
hec⋅tog⋅ra⋅phy [hek-tog-ruh-fee] , noun
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