Pho*tog"e*ny (?), n. [See Photogen.] See Photography. [Obsoles.]

Pho`to*glyph"ic (?), a. [Photo- + Gr. &?; to engrave.] Pertaining to

the art of engraving by the action of light. [Written also

photoglyptic.]

Photoglyphic engraving, a process of etching on copper, steel, or zinc,

by means of the action of light and certain chemicals, so that from the

plate impressions may be taken. Sir D. Brewster.

Pho*tog"ly*phy (?), n. Photoglyphic engraving. See under Photoglyphic.

Pho`to*glyp"tic (?), a. Same as Photoglyphic.

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