# autotypic

**Pronunciation:** /ˌɔːtəˈtɪpɪk/ · AW-to-TIP-ik

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

Relating to a photographic printing method that uses carbon pigment to produce permanent, non-fading images.

## Examples

- The autotypic prints in the archive have remained remarkably vibrant for over a century.
- Early photography enthusiasts often preferred the autotypic method for its superior tonal range.
- She studied the chemical composition of the autotypic plates to better preserve the collection.

## Synonyms

- pigment — Refers to the coloring material used in the process.
- carbon — Refers to the specific medium used in these prints.
- photographic — Describes the general nature of the image creation.
- reprographic — Relates to the technical reproduction of documents or images.

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