Galvanoglyph

/ɡælˈvænəɡlɪf/ noun

Definition

An engraved or etched design or plate produced by galvanic means, particularly through electroplating processes.

Etymology

From galvano- (electricity) plus glyph (from Greek glyph, carving/engraving). This term describes an image created or reproduced using electrical current.

Kelly Says

Galvanoglyphs were early versions of photogravure—using electricity and chemistry to create detailed metal plates for printing, which was revolutionary before photographic printing became standard!

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