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electrograph

noun · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A machine used in gravure printing

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A recording electrometer; also, the graph produced by such a device.

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noun

Meaning 3

An instrument for the reproduction at a distance of pictures, maps, etc., by means of electricity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Synonyms: telelectrograph

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noun

Meaning 4

A sciagraph.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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noun

Meaning 5

A cinematograph using the arclight.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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noun

Meaning 6

electrical device used for etching by electrolytic means

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: electrical device

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noun

Meaning 7

an apparatus for the electrical transmission of pictures

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: apparatus, setup

History

Etymology

From electro- + -graph.