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Heliotype (Noun)

Meaning

Duplicator consisting of a gelatin plate from which ink can be taken to make a copy.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The heliotype was a significant innovation in the field of printing, allowing for mass production of images with unprecedented accuracy.
  • In the late 19th century, the heliotype became a popular method for duplicating photographs and other images.
  • The process of creating a heliotype involved coating a plate with a layer of gelatin, which was then sensitized to light.
  • The heliotype was particularly useful for printing large quantities of images, as it allowed for rapid and efficient duplication.
  • The development of the heliotype played a crucial role in the widespread dissemination of photographic images during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Synonyms

  • Hectograph

Hypernyms

  • Duplicator
  • Collotype
  • Photogelatin Process
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