Definitions

1. verb

to cut or wear away a surface, typically with acid or another chemical, in order to create an image, design, or pattern

“The artist carefully etched the metal plate to create a detailed print.”

2. verb

to leave a faint impression or mark on something

“The cold weather etched a fine pattern on the windowpane.”

3. verb

to remove the outer layer of something, typically the skin or bark

“The farmer etched the rough bark off the tree trunk before planting it.”

4. noun

a mark or pattern created by cutting or wearing away a surface

“The etch on the stone monument commemorated the fallen soldiers.”

5. noun

a chemical solution used to cut or wear away a surface

“The etch used in the printing process was a complex mixture of acids and chemicals.”

6. noun

a method or technique of cutting or wearing away a surface

“The artist mastered the etch technique to create intricate designs.”