Chromograph

/ˈkroʊ.moʊ.ɡræf/ noun

Definition

An instrument that records color or produces a colored record, or a technique for creating multicolored prints or images.

Etymology

From Greek 'chroma' (color) and '-graph' (to write or record). The term emerged in the 19th century with advances in color printing and photography.

Kelly Says

Early chromographs were revolutionary—they could break down images into separate color layers and print them one at a time, which is basically how all color printing still works today, from your inkjet printer to professional publications!

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