lithophane
noun
lith·o·phane
ˈli-thə-ˌfān 
: porcelain impressed with figures that are made distinct by transmitted light
also
: an object of this material
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The backlit lithophane of a butterfly wing.
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022
All were asked to respond to specific technical questions related to each lithophane graphic to determine the accuracy of responses across all three groups.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022
Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022
All were asked to respond to specific technical questions related to each lithophane graphic to determine the accuracy of responses across all three groups.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 31 Aug. 2022
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“Lithophane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lithophane. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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