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Noun: electrotype  i'lek-tru`tIp
  1. A facsimile plate made by electrolytic deposition for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate
Verb: electrotype  i'lek-tru`tIp
  1. To make facsimile plates of by the electrotype process; as, to electrotype a page of type, a book, etc

Derived forms: electrotyped, electrotypes, electrotyping