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Definition of xerography

xerography

/zɪˈrɑːɡrəfi/
xe · rog · ra · phy
Adverb:xerographically
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Adjective:xerographic
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xerography Lexical Profile

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1

A dry copying process in which an electrostatically charged plate or cylinder is exposed to light from an original document, causing a resinous powder to adhere to the charged areas before being transferred and fused onto paper.

Example

"The invention of xerography in the mid-twentieth century completely revolutionized administrative work by making document duplication both rapid and inexpensive."

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xerodermia
xerodermic
xerographer
xerography
xeroma
xeromorph
xeromorphic

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1948 from the Greek word 'xeros' (dry) and the suffix '-graphia' (writing), to distinguish it from older, wet chemical copying processes. The technology became widely known through the Xerox Corporation.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Xerography. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/xerography
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