anastatic \an`a*stat"ic\ ([a^]n"[.a]*st[asl]t"[i^]k), a. [Gr.
   'ana` up + ista`nai to make to stand: cf. statiko`s causing
   to stand.]
   Pertaining to a process or a style of printing from
   characters in relief on zinc plates.
   [1913 Webster]

   Note: In this process the letterpress, engraving, or design
         of any kind is transferred to a zinc plate; the parts
         not covered with ink are eaten out, leaving a facsimile
         in relief to be printed from.
         [1913 Webster]