Definition

A person who creates electrotypes, which are metal copies of printing plates or other objects made using an electroforming process.

Example

The electrotyper carefully crafted the metal plates for the printing press.

Conversation

Did you know that an electrotyper can create metal duplicates of printed images?

Really? I had no idea that was even possible!

Yeah, it's a fascinating process used in printing.

That sounds cool! I’d love to see how it works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Electrotyper → It is formed from "electro-" (from Greek "ēlektron", meaning amber or electricity) and "typer" (from the verb "type", meaning to strike or imprint). The word refers to a machine that uses electricity to create printed type or impressions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'electricity' ('electro-') being used to 'imprint' ('typer') letters — that's how an electrotyper works.

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