| 释义 |
autoplate U.S.|ˈɔːtəʊpleɪt|
[f. auto-1 + plate n.]
A curved stereotype for newspaper printing, made by an autoplate machine; also, the machine itself; autoplate machine, a machine for automatically casting, shaving, and bevelling stereotypes.
1901Sci. Amer. Suppl. LII. 21591/1 The Autoplate—an automatic stereotyping machine. 1902Westm. Gaz. 22 May 9/1 The Autoplate, a wonderful revolution in stereotyping. 1902Census Bulletin 28 June 51 (Cent. D. Suppl.), A device known as the autoplate was invented in 1900 by means of which the time required for casting plates was..reduced. 1963Times 17 Apr. 3/5 Junior Autoplate Casting Equipment is available. |