electrotype

to make such a plate

Noun

  1. a plate, made by electroplating a mold, such as used in letterpress printing

Origin

Etymology tree French électro-bor. Ancient Greek ἤλεκτρον (ḗlektron)bor. Latin ēlectrum Latin electro-bor. English electro- English type English electrotype From electro- + type.

Forms

electrotypes

Derived

electrotyper electrotypic electrotypist photoelectrotype

Verb

  1. to make such a plate

Forms

electrotypes electrotyping electrotyped