litho
/ˈlɪθoʊ/
noun
- A short form of 'lithograph' — a print made by drawing on a special stone or metal plate with a greasy substance and then pressing paper onto it.
- The artist signed each litho in the limited edition of 100 prints.
- The museum displayed a rare litho by the famous painter.
- She bought a beautiful old litho of Paris at the antique shop.
- A short form of 'lithography' — the process or art of making prints from a stone or metal plate.
- He studied litho in art school and later opened his own print studio.
- The workshop taught traditional litho techniques to beginners.
- Modern litho uses aluminum plates instead of heavy stones.
Synonyms
adjective
- Relating to lithography or lithographs.
- The litho process allows for very fine detail in the final image.
- The litho press needs special ink and paper to work properly.
- She works at a litho printing company that makes posters and art prints.