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photoetched

photoetched

8.2
Made by using light to make fine marks in metal or glass
  • adjective
  • /ˌfoʊtoʊˈɛtʃt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : fotograbado
  • The museum showcased a collection of photoetched glass panels from the early 20th century.

Examples

  • Many modern circuit boards are photoetched for precise and detailed patterns.

  • The artist displayed a photoetched metal plate featuring intricate designs.

  • The artist used photoetched techniques to create stunning designs.

  • She admired the photoetched glass panels in the gallery.

  • The artist displayed a stunning photoetched silver panel that captured intricate details.

  • The modern sculpture featured photoetched designs that enhanced its visual appeal.

  • Many of the pieces in the gallery were photoetched, showcasing the beauty of light and shadow.

Synonyms

photolithographic
vsphotoetched
  • Specialized
9.8

A way that uses light to make very small patterns on surfaces like silicon for computer chips

is used mainly on metal or glass for decorative or structural etching
photomechanical
vsphotoetched
  • Specialized
9.3

A process that uses photographs to make printing plates or printed images

focuses on etching metal or glass rather than producing printed images

How Decorated

photoetched
  • Specialized
8.2
etched
5.1
decorated
2.7
patterned
1 3.4
marked
2.7
plain
208 1.0

Surface Forms

photoetched positive

Morphology

photoetched = photoetch (semi-transparent) = photo + etch + ed

The form is built transparently from photo- + etch + -ed, but the full sense refers to a specialized photographic etching process that is somewhat technical.

Etymology

The word photoetched comes from photo- meaning 'light' or 'photograph' and etched meaning 'to cut or mark' a surface. So, photoetched describes something made or decorated by a photographic, light-based process that 'cuts' very fine patterns into metal or glass.