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stereolithography

Syllabification: (ster·e·o·li·thog·ra·phy)
Definition of stereolithography

noun

  • a technique or process for creating three-dimensional objects, in which a computer-controlled moving laser beam is used to build up the required structure, layer by layer, from a liquid polymer that hardens on contact with laser light.

Derivatives

stereolithographic

Pronunciation: /-ˌliTHəˈgrafik/
adjective

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