ambrotype

English

Etymology

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

Noun

ambrotype (plural ambrotypes)

(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

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