This term properly applies to designs created by removing material, whether by grinding, engraving, acid, diamond point or other means, most often done on glass The term is also commonly used to refer to steins where the design is formed in an outline appearing to be incised into the body Technically, since these lines are formed as part of a molding process, they should not be called etched
An artwork imprint method where an image is covered with a protective coating that resists acid The image is then exposed, leaving bare metal and protected metal The acid attacks only the exposed metal, leaving the image etched onto the surface
- a type of stein decoration with uniformly colored design areas distinctively incised with black outlining
An intaglio process in which an image is cut through an acid-resistant ground applied to a metal plate Acid is used to bite this image into the plate top
In photoengraving, to produce an image on a plate by chemical or electrolytic action In offset-lithography, an acidified gum solution used to desensitize the nonprinting areas of the plate; also, an acid solution added to the fountain water to help keep nonprinting areas of the plate free of ink
If a line or pattern is etched into a surface, it is cut into the surface by means of acid or a sharp tool. You can also say that a surface is etched with a line or pattern. Crosses were etched into the walls The acid etched holes in the crystal surface Windows are etched with the vehicle identification number The stained-glass panels are etched and then handpainted using traditional methods
{f} cut, corrode (with an acid); engrave, carve out (with an acid); impress clearly (figurative or literal)
etched
Turkish pronunciation
eçt
Pronunciation
/ˈeʧt/ /ˈɛʧt/
Etymology
[ 'ech ] (verb.) 1634. Dutch etsen, from German ätzen to etch, corrode, from Old High German azzen to feed; akin to Old High German ezzan to eat; more at EAT.