Lithography (noun)

1. A method of printing from a flat surface, especially of printing from a metal or stone plate, using the principle that oil and water do not mix.
2. The art or process of producing such prints.

Origin:

From greek lithos stone + -graphia -graphy.

Examples:

1. Lithography is a printing process that uses a flat stone or metal plate.
2. The artist created a lithograph by drawing on a limestone plate with a greasy substance.
3. The print shop specialized in lithography.
4. The lithography process is used to create fine art prints.
5. The lithography process is a form of planographic printing.