electrograph

• Substantiv, das ein Gerät zur elektrischen Bildübertragung oder ein elektrisches Gerät zum elektrolytischen Ätzen bezeichnet.

A noun referring to an apparatus for the electrical transmission of pictures, or an electrical device used for etching by electrolytic means.

1. Picture transmission deviceC2formaltechnical

   An apparatus used for the electrical transmission of pictures or images over a distance.

   Gerät zur Bildübertragung

   • The early electrograph could send simple line drawings via telegraph wires.
   • Engineers developed the electrograph to transmit photographs electronically.
   • The electrograph was a precursor to modern fax machines.

   Synonymefacsimilefax

2. Electrolytic etching deviceC2formaltechnical

   An electrical device used for etching or engraving metal surfaces by means of electrolysis.

   Elektrolytische Ätzvorrichtung

   • The artist used an electrograph to create fine details on the copper plate.
   • In industrial settings, the electrograph is employed for precise metal marking.
   • The electrograph allowed for automated etching without manual tools.