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cerotype

ce·ro·type
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [seer-uh-tahyp]
    • /ˈsɪər əˌtaɪp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [seer-uh-tahyp]
    • /ˈsɪər əˌtaɪp/

Definitions of cerotype word

  • noun cerotype a process for preparing a printing plate by engraving a wax-coated copper plate and then using this as a mould for an electrotype 3
  • noun cerotype a process of engraving in which the design or the like is cut on a wax-coated metal plate from which a printing surface is subsequently produced by stereotyping or by electrotyping. 1
  • noun cerotype A printing process of engraving on a surface of wax spread on a steel plate, for electrotyping. 0
  • noun cerotype A print made by this process. 0

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Parts of speech for Cerotype

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cerotype popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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