Etch Definition

ĕch
etched, etches, etching
verb
etched, etches, etching
To make (a drawing, design, etc.) on metal, glass, etc. by the action of an acid, esp. by coating the surface with wax and letting acid eat into the lines or areas laid bare with a special needle.
Webster's New World
To make or create by this method.
Etch a design on glass.
American Heritage
To prepare (a metal plate, glass, etc.) in this way, for use in printing such drawings or designs.
Webster's New World
To draw or write by cutting or scraping.
Etched his initials in the metal.
American Heritage
To engrave using a laser.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
noun

Obsolete form of eddish.

Wiktionary

Origin of Etch

  • Dutch etsen from German ätzen from Middle High German etzen from Old High German ezzen to eat ed- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Germanic, cognate with Dutch ets.

    From Wiktionary

Etch Sentence Examples

  • The acid used to etch the surface has darkened the parts richest in copper, while those richest in tin remained white.

  • Etch designs in the pot and set aside to dry.

  • There are a few materials you'll need to etch on glass both successfully and safely.

  • However, it can stain and etch if not cared for properly.

  • Acidic foods should not be left sitting in the sink as it could etch the sink.

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Words Starting With

EETETC

Words Ending With

HCHTCH

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