etching

noun

etch·​ing ˈe-chiŋ 

1

a

: the action or process of etching

b

: the art of producing pictures or designs by printing from an etched metal plate

2

a

: an etched design

b

: an impression from an etched plate

Examples of etching in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But there's been talk of threats and ominous etchings on shell casings. —Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024

The wafers came into the upper chamber with a pattern exposed onto the resist and underwent a series of processing steps that included development, hardening, etching, and others, as indicated. —IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2024

The denim brand is releasing a new six-piece collection on Thursday inspired by Dutch artist Rembrandt and his etching techniques, specifically his self-portrait on display at the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam. —Layla Ilchi, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024

Some material is removed through etching, and some elements are added to change the electrical conductivity. —Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1634, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing etching

• freeze-etching

Kids Definition

etching

noun

etch·​ing ˈech-iŋ 

1

a

: the act or process of etching a hard material

b

: the art of printing from an etched metal plate

2

a

: a product of etching

b

: a print made from an etched metal plate