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etch To create a design in a material by digging out the material. The circuit designs on printed circuit boards and chips are etched by acid. See chip and printed circuit board.etch [ech] (graphic arts) To incise lines on a plate of metal, glass, or other material by covering it with an acid-resistant coating, scratching through the coating, and then permitting an acid bath to erode exposed parts of the plate. (metallurgy) To corrode the surface of a metal in order to reveal its composition and structure. etch 1. To cut away the surface of glass or metal with a strong acid or by abrasive action, usually in a decorative pattern. 2. To remove the surface of cast stone with acid to expose the aggregate. 3. To alter the surface texture of porcelain enamel by chemical attack. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | In 'My Last Duchess' sixty lines suffice to etch into our memories with incredible completeness and clearness two striking characters, an interesting situation, and the whole of a life's tragedy. |
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