photoetch

/fɔʊtətʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

a technique of removing metal or other materials from a sheet by chemical etching, typically after the design has been applied using photoresist

“The engineer used photoetch to create the precise metal components for the electronic device.”

Synonyms

  • photochemical etching
  • photoengraving

Antonyms

  • casting
  • molding