ambrotype
Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word ambrotype. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word ambrotype, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say ambrotype in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word ambrotype you have here. The definition of the word ambrotype will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition ofambrotype, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἀμβροτός (ambrotós, “immortal”) and τύπος (túpos, “impression”).
Noun
ambrotype (plural ambrotypes)
- (photography, historical) An early type of photograph in which a glass negative appears positive when displayed on a black background.
- Synonym: amphitype