ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Phototype

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Phototype is a noun meaning A metal printing block, used in the photogravure process.

Meaning

A metal printing block, used in the photogravure process.

More Meanings

  1. type that has been set using phototypesetting
  2. A measure of the susceptibility of the skin to tan, depending on the amount of melanin in the skin
  3. To phototypeset.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include phototypography, photogravure, photoelectrotype, platinotype, phototypesetting, photochromotype.

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