'Photoglyphic engraving' definitions:

Definition of 'Photoglyphic engraving'

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  • Photoglyphic \Pho`to*glyph"ic\, a. [Photo- + Gr. gly`fein to engrave.] Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light. [Written also photoglyptic.] [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]