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noun
A process of transferring a photographic image onto a plate which is then etched and printed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
A plate or reproduction made using this process.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
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verb
present participle and gerund of photoengrave
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
an engraving used to reproduce an illustration
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: halftone, halftone engraving
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Broader terms: engraving
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bheh2- Proto-Indo-European *bhéh2os Proto-Hellenic *pháwos Ancient Greek φᾰ́ος (phắos) Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) Ancient Greek φωτο- (phōto-)der. English photo- English engraving English photoengraving From photo- + engraving.
