Aluminographic

/əˌluːmɪnəˈɡræfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to aluminography; pertaining to the process of printing, engraving, or creating images on aluminum surfaces.

Etymology

From alumin- (aluminum) plus -graphic (from Greek graphia, 'writing' or 'recording'), describing printing techniques using aluminum plates or surfaces.

Kelly Says

Before digital printing, aluminographic plates were the cutting edge of mass printing—aluminum's smooth, uniform surface allowed detailed images to be etched and reproduced thousands of times with consistent quality.

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