\E*lec"tro*type\, n. [Electro- + -type.]
A facsimile plate made by electrotypy for use in printing;
also, an impression or print from such plate. Also used
adjectively.
Note: The face of an electrotype consists of a shell of
      copper, silver, or the like, produced by the action of
      an electrical current upon a plate of metal and a wax
      mold suspended in an acid bath and connected with
      opposite poles of the battery. It is backed up with a
      solid filling of type metal.

\E*lec"tro*type\, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Electrotyped}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Electrotyping}.]
To make facsimile plates of by the electrotype process; as,
to electrotype a page of type, a book, etc. See
{Electrotype}, n.