Electrotype /(?)/

1. A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used adjectively.

imp. & p. p. Electrotyped; p. pr. & vb. n. Electrotyping

1. To make facsimile plates of by the electrotype process; as, to electrotype a page of type, a book, etc. See Electrotype, n.