'Photoglyptic' definitions:
Definition of 'Photoglyptic'
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- Photoglyptic \Pho`to*glyp"tic\, a. Same as Photoglyphic. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'photoglyptic'
From: GCIDE
- 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]