Graphotype
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Graphotype is a noun meaning To produce a design by this process.
Meaning
To produce a design by this process.
More Meanings
- (historical) A process for producing a design upon a printing block. Prepared chalk or zinc oxide is pressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design is drawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief.
Word Forms
- graphotypes
- graphotyping
- graphotyped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lithotype, autotypography, typogravure, lithography, planography, glyphograph.
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