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graphotypes

graphotypes is the plural of graphotype.

Meaning of graphotype

Noun

graphotype (plural graphotypes)

  1. (historical) A process for producing a design upon a printing block. Prepared chalk or zinc oxide is pressed upon a smooth plate by a hydraulic press, and the design is drawn upon this in a peculiar ink which hardens the surface wherever it is applied. The surface is then carefully rubbed or brushed, leaving the lines in relief.

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Questions about graphotypes

What is graphotypes the plural of?
Graphotypes is the plural of graphotype.

Words near graphotypes in the dictionary

  1. graphotactic
  2. graphotactically
  3. graphotactics
  4. graphotype
  5. graphotyped
  6. graphotypes
  7. graphotypic
  8. graphotyping
  9. graphs
  10. graphtriyne
  11. graphwork

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