pho·to·en·grav·ing 
(fō′tō-ĕn-grāvĭng)
(fō′tō-ĕn-grāvĭng)n.
1. The process of reproducing graphic material by transferring the image photographically to a plate or another surface, which is then etched for printing.
2. A plate prepared by this process.
3. A reproduction made by this process.