Airgraphics

/ˌɛrˈɡræfɪks/ noun

Definition

The technology, system, or practice of creating and transmitting airgraphs, or visual graphics sent by air.

Etymology

From 'airgraph' with the suffix '-ics' (denoting a field or system of practice). A specialized term from mid-20th century postal and military history.

Kelly Says

Airgraphics was so efficient during wartime that it spawned modern microfilm and fax technology—you could say WWII postage invented the fax machine by accident.

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