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algraphy

noun
al·​gra·​phy | \ ˈal-grə-fē\
plural -es

Definition of algraphy

: a lithographic process in which an aluminum plate is used instead of a stone

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First Known Use of algraphy

circa 1896, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for algraphy

aluminum + -graphy

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