chromograph
(ˈkrəʊməgrɑːf, -græf)
[f. chromo- 2 + -graph.]
† 1. A picture in colour; ? a chromolithograph.
| 1864 Realm 15 June 6 Mr. Day..is about to reproduce the drawings in full size chromograph. |
2. An apparatus for multiplying copies of written matter, in which aniline dye is used instead of ink.
The writing is transferred to the surface of a gelatinous substance, whence many copies can be taken on paper by pressure, without further application of the pigment.
| 1880 Whitaker's Almanack 330/2 Under the head of the ‘chromograph’ there has been introduced a very simple and convenient apparatus for reproducing manuscripts, plans, etc. |
Hence ˈchromograph v., to copy by means of the chromograph.
| Mod. The Examination papers will be chromographed from the examiner's copy. |