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1. (n.) electrotype
a facsimile, for use in printing, of a block of type, an engraving, etc., consisting of a thin copper or nickel shell deposited by electrolytic action in a wax, lead, or plastic mold of the original and backed with lead alloy.
2. (v.t.) electrotype
to make an electrotype of.
Etymology: (1830–40)
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1. (noun) electrotype
a facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used adjectively
2. (verb) electrotype
to make facsimile plates of by the electrotype process; as, to electrotype a page of type, a book, etc. See Electrotype, n
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1. electrotype
The reproduction of a form of type or of an engraving or of the like by electroplating, for printing purposes. The form of type is pressed upon a surface of wax contained in a shallow box. The wax is mixed with plumbago, and if necessary some more is dusted and brushed over its surface and some iron dust is sprinkled over it also. A matrix or impression of the type is thus obtained, on which copper is deposited by electroplating, q. v.
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