HyperDic: photomechanics

English > 2 senses of the word photomechanics:
NOUNprocessphotomechanics, photoplate makingthe process whereby printing surfaces (plates or cylinders) are produced by photographic methods
cognitionphotomechanicsthe technique of using photomechanical methods to make photographs into plates / plates for printing
English > photomechanics: 2 senses > noun 1, process
MeaningThe process whereby printing surfaces (plates or cylinders) are produced by photographic methods.
Example"photomechanics revolutionized the practice of printing"
Synonymphotoplate making
BroaderphotographyThe process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces
Adjectivesphotomechanicalof or relating to or involving various methods of using photography to make plates for printing
English > photomechanics: 2 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningThe technique of using photomechanical methods to make photographs into plates / plates for printing.
BroadertechniqueA practical method or art applied to some particular task
Adjectivesphotomechanicalof or relating to or involving various methods of using photography to make plates for printing

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