Definition of Etch
Etch
etch
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to engrave with a protective layer, draw on with a needle, and then cover with acid to produce a drawing (an etching) in the parts the needle has exposed;
e.g. He etched various copper plates to see the effects of various etchants.
(verb)
to corrode, eat, or chip away the surface of something;
e.g. Hydrofluoric acid etches away at the glass.
(verb)
to cut or carve something on a surface;
e.g. Her initials are etched on the locket.
(noun)
the process or action of etching something;
e.g. She ran her hands over the etch to get a feel of the intricate design.
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