chemitype

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noun

Any of a number of processes by which an impression from an engraved plate is obtained in relief, to be used for printing on an ordinary printing press.

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Meanings

nounchemitype (plural chemitypes)

plural chemitypes

  1. datedAny of a number of processes by which an impression from an engraved plate is obtained in relief, to be used for printing on an ordinary printing press.

Origin

From chemi- + -type.

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APA

chemitype. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chemitype

MLA

“chemitype.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chemitype. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chemitype,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chemitype.

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