lithography
noun/lɪˈθɑɡrəfi/
Frequency rank: #16,980 most common English word
Meaning
A printing process based on the principle that oil and water do not mix, using a flat surface such as stone or metal plate.
Example sentence
The artist used lithography to print hundreds of copies of her detailed illustration.
Synonyms & related words
- printmaking
- printing
- etching
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