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photogravure

Syllabification: (pho·to·gra·vure)
Pronunciation: /ˌfōtəgrəˈvyo͝or/
Definition of photogravure

noun

  • an image produced from a photographic negative transferred to a metal plate and etched in.
  • the production of photogravure images.

Origin:

late 19th century: from French, from photo- 'relating to light' + gravure 'engraving'

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