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Photoglyphic

Phoˊto-glyph′ic

,
Adj.
[
Photo-
+ Gr.
γλύφειν
to engrave.]
Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light.
[Written also
photoglyptic
.]
Photoglyphic engraving
,
a process of etching on copper, steel, or zinc, by means of the action of light and certain chemicals, so that from the plate impressions may be taken.
Sir D. Brewster.

Definition 2024


photoglyphic

photoglyphic

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Adjective

photoglyphic (not comparable)

  1. Relating to the art of engraving by the action of light.