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photogravureist

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pho⋅to⋅gra⋅vure

[foh-tuh-gruh-vyoor, -grey-vyer]
–noun
1. any of various processes, based on photography, by which an intaglio engraving is formed on a metal plate, from which ink reproductions are made.
2. the plate.
3. a print made from it.

Origin:
1875–80; photo- + gravure


pho⋅to⋅gra⋅vure⋅ist, noun
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