n. [ Electro- + -type. ] A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing; also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used adjectively. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ The face of an electrotype consists of a shell of copper, silver, or the like, produced by the action of an electrical current upon a plate of metal and a wax mold suspended in an acid bath and connected with opposite poles of the battery. It is backed up with a solid filling of type metal. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Electrotyped p. pr. & vb. n. Electrotyping ] To make facsimile plates of by the electrotype process; as, to electrotype a page of type, a book, etc. See Electrotype, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who electrotypes. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Print.) An electrotype plate formed in a mold made by photographing on prepared gelatine, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]