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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A metal printing block, used in the photogravure process countable, uncountable
2. 2
   type that has been set using phototypesetting countable, uncountable
3. 3
   A measure of the susceptibility of the skin to tan, depending on the amount of melanin in the skin countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To phototypeset.

Etymology

From photo- + type.

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