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zincography

noun
zin·​cog·​ra·​phy | \ziŋˈkägrəfē\
plural -es

Definition of zincography 

1 : the art or process of engraving or photoengraving letterpress printing surfaces on zinc

2 : the art or process of preparing planographic printing surfaces on zinc

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International Scientific Vocabulary zinco- + -graphy

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