ambrotype

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀμβροτός (ambrotós, “immortal”) and τύπος (túpos, “impression”).

Noun

ambrotype (plural ambrotypes)

1. (photography, historical) An early type of photograph in which a glass negative appears positive when displayed on a black background.

   Synonym: amphitype

Translations

early type of photograph in which a glass negative appears positive when displayed on a black background

• Portuguese: ambrótipo m, ambrotipo