electrograph

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

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa um aparelho para transmissão elétrica de imagens ou um dispositivo elétrico usado para gravação ou corrosão eletrolítica.

1. Picture transmission device C2 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Dispositivo de transmissão de imagens

   Sinônimos: facsimilefax

2. Electrolytic etching device C2 formal technical

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Dispositivo de gravação eletrolítica

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• electrograph's possessive singular form