etching Synonyms & Antonyms
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Etching as a Noun
The art of producing an image from a metal plate into which an image or text has been etched with acid.
The image created by this process.
Etching as a Verb
present participle and gerund of etch
To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also used for decoration on metal, and, in modern industry, to make circuit boards.
To engrave a surface.
To make a lasting impression.
The memory of 9/11 is etched into my mind.
To sketch; to delineate.
Etching in a Sentence
The memory of 9/11 is etched into my mind.
Word Forms & Grammar
etching (plural etchings)
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Quick Facts About Etching
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɛt͡ʃ.ɪŋ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | The art of producing an image from a metal plate into which an image or text has been etched with acid |
| Plural | etchings |
How to Pronounce Etching
Etching is pronounced /ˈɛt͡ʃ.ɪŋ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɛt͡ʃ).