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
- type that has been set using phototypesetting
- A measure of the susceptibility of the skin to tan, depending on the amount of melanin in the skin
- To phototypeset.
Word Forms
- phototypes
- phototyping
- phototyped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phototypography, photogravure, photoelectrotype, platinotype, phototypesetting, photochromotype.
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