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单词 photoengraving
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Definition of photoengraving in English:

photoengraving

noun ˌfəʊtəʊɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋˌfəʊtəʊɛnˈɡreɪvɪŋ
Printing
  • A process by which an image is photographically transferred to a plate for printing in such a way that either the light or the dark areas become susceptible to attack by an etchant; specifically such a process in which the plate is for relief printing, the non-printing areas being etched (contrasted with photogravure).

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Scientific American. From photo- + engraving.

 
 

Definition of photoengraving in US English:

photoengraving

noun
Printing
  • A process by which an image is photographically transferred to a plate for printing in such a way that either the light or the dark areas become susceptible to attack by an etchant; specifically such a process in which the plate is for relief printing, the non-printing areas being etched (contrasted with photogravure).

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Scientific American. From photo- + engraving.

 
 
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