etching
etching is a topic covered in the
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(ĕch′ĭng)
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[Ger. ätzen, to feed]
Application of a corrosive or abrasive material to a glass or metal surface to create a pattern or design. -- To view the remaining sections of this topic, please log in or purchase a subscription --
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[Ger. ätzen, to feed]
Application of a corrosive or abrasive material to a glass or metal surface to create a pattern or design. There's more to see -- the rest of this entry is available only to subscribers.