Matrix

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003562",
  "term": "Matrix",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A mold or die used in typography to cast individual pieces of metal type or entire lines of text. In hot metal typesetting, a matrix is typically a small brass mold into which molten lead alloy is injected. It determines the shape and design of the printed character.",
  "subject": "Industrial printing",
  "see_also": [
    "dot matrix printer"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Patrize",
    "es": "matriz",
    "fr": "matrice"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/matrix/"
}