chromolithography

[ kroh-moh-li-thog-ruh-fee ]

noun

1. the process of lithographing in colors from a series of plates or stones.

chromolithography

/ ˌkrəʊməʊlɪˈθɒɡrəfɪ; ˌkrəʊməʊlɪθəˈɡræfɪk /

noun

1. the process of making coloured prints by lithography

Derived Forms

• ˌchromoliˈthographer, noun
• chromolithographic, adjective

Other Words From

• chromo·li·thogra·pher noun
• chro·mo·lith·o·graph·ic [kroh-m, uh, -lith-, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chromolithography¹

First recorded in 1830–40; chromo- + lithography

Example Sentences

Many good examples of chromolithography also will be found there.

From Project Gutenberg

Lithography is much used for the reproduction of coloured pictures and illustrations, the process being termed chromolithography.

From Project Gutenberg