lithography

noun

li·​thog·​ra·​phy li-ˈthä-grə-fē 

1

: the process of printing from a plane surface (such as a smooth stone or metal plate) on which the image to be printed is ink-receptive and the blank area ink-repellent

2

: the process of producing patterns on semiconductor crystals for use as integrated circuits

Examples of lithography in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even today, Intel is a pioneering gate-all-around transistor design, high NA EUV lithography, and glass substrate technology, to name a few. —Jim McGregor, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

The Pumphouse joins other Gay Street corridor landmarks, including the American Brewery, the Hoen lithography plant and the Southern Baptist Church, which are key components in rebuilding this neighborhood. —Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2025

Gigabyte deployed a 12-layer, nano-imprint lithography lamination on this lid, giving it a wavy, reflective look, particularly when the light catches it correctly. —Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025

Like other photolithography masks, this is made by etching a pattern using electron-beam lithography. —IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

litho- + -graphy, after French lithographie or German Lithographie (now Lithografie)

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lithography

• arthrography
• biography
• cartography
• cosmography
• cryptography
• demography
• discography
• echography
• ethnography
• filmography
• geography
• hydrography

Kids Definition

lithography

noun

li·​thog·​ra·​phy lith-ˈäg-rə-fē 

: a method of printing from a flat surface (as a smooth stone or metal plate) that has been prepared in such a way that only the areas meant to print will take ink