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autotypy

 

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Noun autotypy has 1 sense
  1. autotype, autotypy - process for producing permanent prints in a carbon pigment
    --1 is a kind of photography

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Autotypy

Definition: Autotypy refers to the process or ability of an organism to reproduce itself without the involvement of others.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: In biology, autotypy is the capacity of an organism to self-fertilize or self-pollinate.

Sample Sentence 1: The plant species exhibits autotypy, allowing it to reproduce even in the absence of pollinators.

Sense 2: In printing, autotypy is a process for reproducing photographic images using a continuous-tone photographic positive.

Sample Sentence 2: The book cover was printed using autotypy, resulting in a high-quality representation of the original photograph.

Sense 3: Autotypy can also refer to the ability of an individual to mimic or imitate another person or animal.

Sample Sentence 3: The talented actor's autotypy skills allowed him to portray various characters with exceptional accuracy.

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