electrotype

UK
/ɪˈlɛktrəʊtaɪp/
US
/ɪˈlɛktrəˌtaɪp/

Translations

electrotypenoun
electrotypes
pl
UK
/ɪˈlɛktrəʊtaɪp/
US
/ɪˈlɛktrəˌtaɪp/
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the original engraving.
L’imprimeur a utilisé un électrotype pour produire plusieurs copies de la gravure originale.
Additional translations
électrotypieTerme technique pour le procédé de reproduction par galvanoplastie.
electrotypeverb
electrotyped
Past Simple
electrotyped
Past Participle
electrotyping
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/
US
/ɪˈlɛk.troʊ.taɪp/
électrotyperTerme technique.
The artist decided to electrotype the original sculpture to create a series of identical metal replicas.
L’artiste a décidé d’électrotyper la sculpture originale pour créer une série de répliques métalliques identiques.
electrotypeadjective
more electrotype
Comp.
most electrotype
Super.
Used attributively to describe objects or processes related to electrotyping.
électrotypiqueTerme technique, surtout en contexte historique ou muséal.
The museum displayed several electrotype copies alongside the original bronze statue.
Le musée exposait plusieurs copies électrotypiques à côté de la statue originale en bronze.

Definitions

electrotypenoun
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original plate.
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the original engraving.
The process of creating such a duplicate plate.
Electrotype was a popular method for reproducing detailed illustrations in the 19th century.
electrotypeverb
To create a duplicate of a printing plate or other object by electroplating a mold with metal.
The artist decided to electrotype the original sculpture to create a series of identical metal replicas.
electrotypeadjective
Relating to, made by, or characteristic of electrotyping.
The museum displayed several electrotype copies alongside the original bronze statue.