noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A process of transferring a photographic image onto a plate which is then etched and printed. uncountable
2. 2
   an engraving used to reproduce an illustration wordnet
3. 3
   A plate or reproduction made using this process. countable

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of photoengrave form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

albertypeaquatintbook printingcerographychalcographychromotypography

Etymology

From photo- + engraving.

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