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Etch

Ehch

/ˈɛtʃ/

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etch

Dictionary meaning

Selectively dissolve the surface of (a semiconductor or printed circuit) with a solvent, laser, or stream of electrons.

Examples

  • The engraver etched an image into the surface.
  • A face etched with pain.

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