Defn: Pertaining to the art of engraving by the action of light. [Written also photoglyptic.] Photoglyphic engraving, a process of etching on copper, steel, or zinc, by means of the action of light and certain chemicals, so that from the plate impressions may be taken. Sir D. Brewster.
PHOTOGLYPHY
Pho*tog"ly*phy, n.
Defn: Photoglyphic engraving. See under Photoglyphic.
PHOTOGLYPTIC
Pho`to*glyp"tic, a.
Defn: Same as Photoglyphic.
PHOTOGRAM
Pho"to*gram, n. Etym: [Photo- + -gram.]
Defn: A photograph. [R.]
PHOTOGRAMMETER
Pho`to*gram"me*ter, n. [See Photogram; -meter.]
Defn: A phototheodolite, or a camera designed for use in photogrammetry. —Pho`to*gram*met"ric (#), Pho`to*gram*met"ric*al (#), a.
PHOTOGRAMMETRY
Pho`to*gram"me*try, n. [Photogram + metry.]