— electrotyper , n.
/i lek"treuh tuyp'/ , n. , v. , electrotyped, electrotyping .
n.
1. a facsimile, for use in printing, of a block of type, an engraving, or the like, consisting of a thin copper or nickel shell deposited by electrolytic action in a wax, lead, or plastic mold of the original and backed with lead alloy.
2. electrotypy.
v.t.
3. to make an electrotype of.
[ 1830-40; ELECTRO- + TYPE ]