Ambrotype Definition

ămbrō-tīp
noun
An early type of photograph made by imaging a negative on glass backed by a dark surface.
American Heritage
An early kind of photograph, consisting of a glass negative backed by a dark surface so as to appear positive.
Webster's New World

An early type of photograph in which a glass negative appears positive when displayed on a black background.

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Noun

Singular:
ambrotype
Plural:
ambrotypes

Origin of Ambrotype

  • Greek ambrotos immortal ambrosia type

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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