platinotype

plat·i·no·type

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [plat-n-oh-tahyp]
- /ˈplæt n oʊˌtaɪp/
- /plˈatɪnˌɒtaɪp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plat-n-oh-tahyp]
- /ˈplæt n oʊˌtaɪp/

Definitions of platinotype word

noun platinotype a process of printing positives in which a platinum salt is used, rather than the usual silver salts, in order to make a more permanent print. 1
noun platinotype Also called platinum print. a print made by this process. 1
noun platinotype an obsolete process for producing photographic prints using paper coated with an emulsion containing platinum salts, the resulting image in platinum black being more permanent and of a richer tone than the usual silver image 0

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Origin of platinotype

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; platin(um) + -o- + -type

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Parts of speech for Platinotype

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platinotype popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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