heliotype

noun

duplicator consisting of a gelatin plate from which ink can be taken to make a copy

Roots

helioshelio- · Greek · sun typos-type · Greek · impression, image

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The word heliotype breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: helio-, from Greek helios (“sun”); and -type, from Greek typos (“impression, image”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.