heliogravure

[ hee-lee-oh-gruh-vyoor, -uh-grey-vyoor ]

noun

1. photoengraving.

Word History and Origins

Origin of heliogravure¹

From French, dating back to 1875–80; helio-, gravure

Example Sentences

Here the illustrations are facsimile reproductions by Amand-Durand's heliogravure process, and their delicacy is perfectly seen.

From Project Gutenberg

The heliogravure reproduction of the Trifid nebula is No. 55.

From Project Gutenberg