electrotype
/ɪˈlɛktrəˌtaɪp/
noun
- A metal copy of a printing plate or other surface, made by electroplating.
- He studied the electrotype under a magnifying glass to see the fine details.
- Printers used an electrotype to reproduce the intricate illustration.
- The museum displayed an electrotype of an ancient coin.
- The process or technique of making such metal copies.
- Electrotype was once a common method for duplicating printing plates.
- The workshop specialized in electrotype for book illustrations.
- Learning electrotype requires knowledge of both chemistry and metalworking.
verb
- To make a metal copy of (a surface) by electroplating.
- They decided to electrotype the original engraving to preserve it.
- Artists sometimes electrotype delicate objects to create durable replicas.
- The company would electrotype the design onto a copper plate.