hot-type

hot type

noun Printing.
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hot metal

noun Printing.
metallic type and printing elements produced by a casting machine; foundry type.
Also called hot type.
Compare cold type.


Origin:
1955–60

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hot metal
 
n
a.  metallic type cast into shape in the molten state
 b.  (as modifier): hot-metal printing

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