electrographic
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8.6
Relating to making images or copies using electric charges, like a copier
- adjective
- /ɪˌlɛktrəˈɡræfɪk/
- Archaic
:
electrográfico
- In the case of letterpress, intaglio, and electrographic printing, paper and plastic adapt to a hard printing plate and thus fulfill the second function.
Examples
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The artist created stunning images using electrographic techniques that combined electricity and art.
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Electrographic printers use selective charging and coated paper to develop the image.
Academic text (1992) -
Many modern publications rely on electrographic methods to produce high-quality printed images efficiently.
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The electrographic process allows for precise reproduction of intricate designs and details in printed materials.
Synonyms
8.3
A printing method that uses electric charges to make images on a surface
is broader, covering image or copy production using electrical or electrostatic methods
Surface Forms
electrographic positive
Morphology
Etymology
Electrographic combines electro- meaning 'electric', as in electric, and -graphic meaning 'writing' or 'drawing', as in graphic or photograph. So it means 'writing or drawing with electricity' and is used for processes that make images or copies by electrical methods.