Photoglyphic \Pho`to*glyph"ic\, a. [Photo- + Gr. gly`fein to
engrave.]
Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light.
[Written also {photoglyptic}.]
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{Photoglyphic engraving}, a process of etching on copper,
steel, or zinc, by means of the action of light and
certain chemicals, so that from the plate impressions may
be taken. --Sir D. Brewster.
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