Synonyms for etch

Synonyms for (verb) etch

Synonyms: etch

Definition: selectively dissolve the surface of (a semiconductor or printed circuit) with a solvent, laser, or stream of electrons

Similar words: dissolve

Definition: cause to fade away

Usage: dissolve a shot or a picture


Synonyms: engrave, etch

Definition: carve or cut a design or letters into

Usage: engrave the pen with the owner's name

Similar words: carve, chip at

Definition: engrave or cut by chipping away at a surface

Usage: carve one's name into the bark


Synonyms: etch, engrave

Definition: carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block

Usage: engrave a letter

Similar words: print

Definition: make into a print

Usage: print the negative


Synonyms: etch

Definition: make an etching of

Usage: He etched her image into the surface

Similar words: print

Definition: make into a print

Usage: print the negative


Synonyms: etch

Definition: cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible

Usage: a face etched with pain; the leafless branches etched against the sky

Similar words: show

Definition: make visible or noticeable

Usage: She showed her talent for cooking; Show me your etchings, please


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