electrotype Meaning, Definition & Usage

E*lec"tro*type noun

Etymology

Electro- + -type.

Definitions

1. A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used adjectively. ✍ The face of an electrotype consists of a shell of copper, silver, or the like, produced by the action of an electrical current upon a plate of metal and a wax mold suspended in an acid bath and connected with opposite poles of the battery. It is backed up with a solid filling of type metal.

E*lec"tro*type transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Electrotyped ; present participle & verbal noun Electrotyping

Definitions

1. To make facsimile plates of by the electrotype process; as to electrotype a page of type, a book, etc. See Electrotype, n.