Definition of Photoglyphic. Meaning of Photoglyphic. Synonyms of Photoglyphic

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Photoglyphic. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Photoglyphic and, of course, Photoglyphic synonyms and on the right images related to the word Photoglyphic.

Definition of Photoglyphic

Photoglyphic
Photoglyphic Pho`to*glyph"ic, a. [Photo- + Gr. ? to engrave.] Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light. [Written also photoglyptic.] Photoglyphic engraving, a process of etching on copper, steel, or zinc, by means of the action of light and certain chemicals, so that from the plate impressions may be taken. --Sir D. Brewster.

Meaning of Photoglyphic from wikipedia

- 1850s and patented it in 1852 ('photographic engraving') and 1858 ('photoglyphic engraving'). Photogravure in its mature form was developed in 1878 by...
- the 1840s on photomechanical reproduction led to the creation of the photoglyphic engraving process, the precursor to photogravure. He was the holder of...