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photolith

adjective
pho·​to·​lith | \ˈfōtəˌlith\

Definition of photolith 

(Entry 1 of 2)

: photolithographic

photolith

transitive verb
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Definition of photolith (Entry 2 of 2)

: photolithograph

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