lith
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A photographic print made using a stone-printing process that gives strong contrast
- noun
- /lɪθ/
- Archaic
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litografía
- Many vintage books feature illustrations that are actually lith reproductions.
Examples
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posted by lith at 6:51 AM on June 29
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It is amazing to me that I still come across people at work (I'm a nurse) who will see a patient's medication list and say, "Well, no wonder, she's on Lexapro, Paxil, Lith!"
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posted by lith at 7:57 AM on June 29
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The artist created a beautiful landscape using a lith print technique.
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She showcased a collection of stunning lith prints at the gallery last month.
Synonyms
9.9
A print that uses a photograph to prepare a plate for printing
emphasizes creating high contrast images and also refers to the process
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lith comes from the Greek word lithos 'stone' because early lithographic prints were made by drawing on a flat stone plate. So a photographic lith is a print made from a stone-based plate, which helps explain its clear, high-contrast look.