What does "graphotype" mean?

A process for producing a design upon a surface in relief so that it can be printed from. Prepared chalk or zinc oxide is pressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design is drawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief.

What is a synonym for "graphotype"?

Common synonyms include: aquatint, block, cut, engraving, etching, impress.

Graphotype

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Noun

1
A process for producing a design upon a surface in relief so that it can be printed from. Prepared chalk or zinc oxide is pressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design is drawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief.

Verb

1
To produce a design by this process.

Synonyms

All synonyms

aquatint block cut engraving etching impress

Etymology

From grapho- + -type.

Related phrases

zinc oxide

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