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Meaning of ELECTROGRAPH

Pronunciation:  i'lektru`graf

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  electrical device used for etching by electrolytic means
  2. [n]  an apparatus for the electrical transmission of pictures
 
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 See Also: apparatus, electrical device, setup

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \E*lec"tro*graph\, n. [Electro- + -graph.]
    A mark, record, or tracing, made by the action of
    electricity.
    
  2. \E*lec"tro*graph\, n. [Pref. electro + -graph.]
    1. An apparatus, controlled by electric devices, used to
       trace designs for etching.
    2. An instrument for the reproduction at a distance of
       pictures, maps, etc., by means of electricity.
    3. An image made by the R["o]ntgen rays; a sciagraph.
    4. A cinematograph using the arc light.
    
 

 

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