Galvanographic

/ˌɡælvənəˈɡræfɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or produced by galvanography; made using electrical and chemical processes to create reproductions.

Etymology

From galvanograph plus the adjective suffix -ic. Describes anything related to the process of electrical reproduction.

Kelly Says

Galvanographic processes were the high-tech solution of the 1800s—using electricity and chemistry to perfectly copy engravings, making mass printing possible before electric printing became common!

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