lithography

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Noun — A printing method in which an image is drawn on a flat surface with a water-repellent material, then transferred to paper using water and ink.

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It is a technical term from printing and art, used in both craft and industrial settings.

Etymology

The word came into English from German Lithographie, which was built from the Greek words lithos, meaning stone, and graphein, meaning to write. It refers to the original printing surface, a flat piece of limestone, though a metal plate is now generally used instead.

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Frequently asked questions

What is lithography?

Lithography is a way of printing an image that has been drawn with a water-repellent material onto a flat surface. Water and ink are applied to the surface, and the image is then pressed onto another material.

Why is it called lithography?

The name comes from Greek words meaning stone and to write, because the printing surface was originally a flat piece of limestone.

Is photolithography a type of lithography?

Yes, photolithography is a kind of lithography, as is offset printing.

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