thermotypy

/θɜrməʊˈtaɪpi/

Definitions

1. noun

The process or technique of setting type by using heat.

“The printer used thermotypy to print the newspapers.”

2. noun

A device or machine that uses thermotypy to print or set type.

“The newspaper office had an old thermotypy machine that still worked.”

Synonyms

  • hot metal
  • thermotype

Antonyms

  • cold type
  • phototypy