aluminotype
|a-lu-mi-no-type|
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/əˈluːmɪnoʊˌtaɪp/
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/əˈluːmɪnəʊˌtaɪp/
aluminum printing plate
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aluminotype' originates from 'aluminum' and 'type', where 'aluminum' refers to the metal used and 'type' refers to the printing process.
Historical Evolution
'aluminotype' was coined in the late 19th century as a combination of 'aluminum' and 'type' to describe a new printing technology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a printing plate made of aluminum', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/06 07:21