Meaning of the word photogravure in English
What does photogravure mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
photogravure
US /ˌfoʊ.tə.ɡrəˈvjʊər/
UK /ˌfəʊ.tə.ɡrəˈvjʊər/
Noun
1.
a process of printing from an intaglio plate prepared by photographic methods
Example:
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The old book contained beautiful illustrations made by photogravure.
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Artists often use photogravure for high-quality reproductions of photographs.
2.
a print made by this process
Example:
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The museum acquired a rare photogravure from the early 20th century.
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Each photogravure was carefully inspected for quality.