Standard Lemma guide

heliotype

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A picture obtained by the process of heliotypy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To produce pictures by heliotypy.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

duplicator consisting of a gelatin plate from which ink can be taken to make a copy

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hectograph

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: duplicator, copier, collotype, collotype printing, photogelatin process

History

Etymology

From helio- + -type.