phototypesetter

UK
/ˈfəʊtəʊˌtaɪpsɛtə/
US
/ˈfoʊtəˌtaɪpsɛtər/
phototypesetternoun
phototypesetters
pl
UK
/ˈfəʊtəʊˌtaɪpsɛtə/
US
/ˈfoʊtəˌtaɪpsɛtər/
Translations
фотонаборный аппарат
The phototypesetter was an essential tool in the printing industry before digital typesetting.
Фотонаборный аппарат был важным инструментом в полиграфической промышленности до появления цифрового набора.
Definitions
A machine used in the printing industry that sets text for printing by projecting characters onto photographic film or paper.
The publishing company invested in a new phototypesetter to improve the quality and speed of their book production.
Synonyms
printing machine
typesetting machine
phototypesetteradjective
UK
/ˈfəʊtəʊˌtaɪpsɛtə/
US
/ˈfoʊtoʊˌtaɪpsɛtər/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., "phototypesetter parts".
Definitions
Relating to or designed for use in a phototypesetter.
The technician ordered new phototypesetter components.