'Chrysotype' definitions:

Definition of 'Chrysotype'

From: GCIDE
  • Chrysotype \Chrys"o*type\, n. [Gr. chryso`s gold + -type.]
  • 1. A photographic picture taken upon paper prepared by the use of a sensitive salt of iron and developed by the application of chloride of gold. --Abney. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. 2process, invented by Sir J.Herschel. [1913 Webster]