Etching

Pronunciation: /ˈɛtʃɪŋ/

Etching (noun)

  1. A process that removes part of a surface to make lines or patterns, often using acid or a sharp tool.
  2. A type of print made by carving or chemically biting a metal plate, then using ink and paper to copy the design.
  3. A manufacturing method where chemicals create detailed marks on a material surface for decoration or precise shaping.

Examples

  • The artist used a tool for etching into the surface.
  • The glass shows etching where the blade cut into the surface.