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Definitions for Aquatint
[1] a process imitating the broad flat tints of ink or wash drawings by etching a microscopic crackle on the copperplate intended for printing.
[2] an etching made by this process.
[3] to etch in aquatint.
[4] a technique of etching copper with acid to produce an effect resembling the flat tones of wash or watercolour. The tone or tint is obtained by acid (aqua) biting through the pores of a ground that only partially protects the copper
[5] an etching made in this way
[6] (tr) to etch (a block, etc) in aquatint
Words nearby Aquatint
aquarium, aquarius, aquashow, aquatic, aquatics, aquatint, aquatone, aquavit, aqueduct, aqueduct of sylvius, aqueductus
Origin of Aquatint
1775–85; variant of aqua-tinta < Italian acqua tinta literally, tinted water. See aqua, tint
Other words from Aquatint
aq·ua·tint·er , aq·ua·tint·ist , noun
Word origin for Aquatint
C18: from Italian acqua tinta: dyed water