Definition

A metal plate used in printing that is created by covering a mold with metal through a process called electroplating.

Example

The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the same page.

Conversation

I just learned about how they make an electrotype for printing.

Really? That sounds interesting! How does it work?

They create a mold and then use electroplating to make the electrotype from it.

Wow, that's a clever way to duplicate images for printing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Electrotype is formed from "electro-" (from Greek "ēlektron", meaning amber or electricity) and "type" (from Greek "typos", meaning impression or mark). The word refers to a method of printing that uses electricity to create a type or impression.

Memory Tip

Think of 'electricity' ('electro-') creating an 'impression' ('type') — that's how electrotype relates to making printed impressions using electrical methods.

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