phototype

Meaning

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A metal printing block, used in the photogravure process
2. (countable, uncountable) type that has been set using phototypesetting
3. (countable, uncountable) A measure of the susceptibility of the skin to tan, depending on the amount of melanin in the skin

Verb

To phototypeset.

Synonyms

heliotype

photocopy

photostat

xerox

Translations

fototípia

Lichtdruck

Phototypie

φωτοτυπία

fototypie

lichtdruk

fototipia

fotoğraftan yapılan klişe

Etymology

From photo- + type.