Lithographic: meaning, definitions and examples

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lithographic

 

[ ˌlɪθəˈɡræfɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

printing process

Lithographic refers to a printing technique that is based on the immiscibility of oil and water. It involves the use of a flat stone or metal plate on which the image to be printed is treated with a greasy substance. The lithographic process allows for high-quality prints and is commonly used for art reproductions and commercial printing. This method was invented in the late 18th century and is still popular today for various applications.

Synonyms

offset, printmaking, stone printing.

Examples of usage

  • Lithographic prints can capture intricate details.
  • He specialized in lithographic methods for his artwork.
  • Lithographic techniques revolutionized the printing industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "lithographic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 litográfico

🇮🇳 लिथोग्राफिक

🇩🇪 lithographisch

🇮🇩 litografis

🇺🇦 літографічний

🇵🇱 litograficzny

🇯🇵 リトグラフの

🇫🇷 lithographique

🇪🇸 litográfico

🇹🇷 litografik

🇰🇷 리토그래픽의

🇸🇦 طباعة الحجر

🇨🇿 litografický

🇸🇰 litografický

🇨🇳 石版印刷的

🇸🇮 litografski

🇮🇸 litografískur

🇰🇿 литографиялық

🇬🇪 ლიტოგრაფიული

🇦🇿 litografik

🇲🇽 litográfico

Etymology

The term 'lithographic' derives from the Greek words 'lithos', meaning 'stone', and 'grapho', meaning 'to write'. This printing method was first developed in 1796 by German playwright Alois Senefelder. He was seeking a method to reproduce his own texts and illustrations without relying on traditional engraving. The initial technique involved drawing images with greasy ink on a flat stone and then using chemical processes to fix those images. Over time, the process was refined and adapted to use metal plates, leading to the modern offset lithography used widely today. Lithography has had a profound impact on art and commerce, allowing for the mass production of high-quality images and texts, and remains an important technique in both fine art and commercial printing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,931, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.