ambrotype

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ἀμβροτός (ambrotós, immortal) and τύπος (túpos, impression).

Noun[edit]

ambrotype (plural ambrotypes)

  1. (photography, historical) An early type of photograph in which a glass negative appears positive when displayed on a black background.
    Synonym: amphitype

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