verbπShareTo 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."The artist is etching a detailed landscape onto the metal plate using acid. "artmaterialtechnologyindustrychemistryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo engrave a surface."The artist is etching a beautiful landscape onto the metal plate. "artactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a lasting impression."The memory of 9/11 is etched into my mind."mindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo sketch; to delineate."The artist carefully etched the design onto the metal plate. "artwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe art of producing an image from a metal plate into which an image or text has been etched with acid."The art student carefully examined the intricate etching of a family portrait. "artmaterialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe image created by this process."The artist admired the delicate lines of the etching. "artprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
