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Xerographic: meaning, definitions and examples

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xerographic

 

[ ˌzɛrəʊˈɡræfɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

printing technology

Xerographic refers to a process of dry photocopying that uses electrostatic charges to transfer toner onto paper. This method is widely used in photocopiers and printers, making it an essential term in the field of printing technology.

Synonyms

electrophotographic, photocopier, toner-based

Examples of usage

  • Xerographic techniques improved office efficiency.
  • Many modern printers use xerographic methods.
  • The xerographic process revolutionized document reproduction.

Translations

Translations of the word "xerographic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 xerográfico

🇮🇳 जेरोग्राफिक

🇩🇪 xerografisch

🇮🇩 xerografi

🇺🇦 ксерографічний

🇵🇱 xerograficzny

🇯🇵 ゼログラフィック

🇫🇷 xérographique

🇪🇸 xerográfico

🇹🇷 xerografik

🇰🇷 제록그래픽

🇸🇦 تصوير ضوئي

🇨🇿 xerografický

🇸🇰 xerografický

🇨🇳 静电复印的

🇸🇮 xerografski

🇮🇸 xerografískur

🇰🇿 ксерографиялық

🇬🇪 ქსეროგრაფული

🇦🇿 kseroqrafik

🇲🇽 xerográfico

Word origin

The term 'xerographic' is derived from the Greek words 'xeros', meaning dry, and 'graphos', meaning writing or drawing. It was introduced in the 1940s by Chester Carlson, who invented the process known as electrophotography. The term 'xerography' was first used to describe this novel printing method that employs electrostatic principles to produce images without the use of wet chemicals. This innovation considerably expanded the functionalities of copying and printing, eventually leading to the widespread use of photocopiers and laser printers in offices around the world. The process relies on the principle of charging and discharging surfaces to create images, making it a key technology in modern printing applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,536, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.