photostatic
/ˌfəʊtəʊˈstætɪk/ · /ˌfoʊtoʊˈstætɪk/
CEFR level C2Topic TechnologyWord #7151 in the learning path
照相复制的
Definitions
adj. Relating to copies of documents made by a photographic process.
照相复制的
Example
The archive kept a photostatic copy of her certificate.
档案馆保存着她证书的一份照相复制件。
Before digital scanning became widespread, photostatic reproduction allowed libraries to share rare documents without transporting the originals.
在数字扫描普及之前，照相复制使图书馆能够共享珍贵文献，而无需运输原件。
Collocations
- a photostatic copy
- photostatic reproduction
Word family
- photostat (n.)
Usage tip
旧式技术用语，指照相复制，并非静电复印。
FAQ
- What does photostatic mean?
- Relating to copies of documents made by a photographic process.
- How is photostatic pronounced?
- UK /ˌfəʊtəʊˈstætɪk/, US /ˌfoʊtoʊˈstætɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
