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to etch
01
graver
to cut or carve designs or writings on a hard surface, often using acid or a laser beam
Transitive: to etch a design on a surface | to etch a design onto a surface
Exemples
The jeweler etched intricate patterns onto the silver pendant.
Le bijoutier a gravé des motifs complexes sur le pendentif en argent.
02
graver, inciser
to engrave an image or design onto a block of material, such as wood or metal, for the purpose of printing
Transitive: to etch a surface or block
Exemples
After etching the stone block, the lithographer prepared it for printing by applying ink to the raised surfaces.
Après avoir gravé le bloc de pierre, le lithographe l'a préparé pour l'impression en appliquant de l'encre sur les surfaces en relief.
03
graver, corroder
to remove specific portions of a material's surface through chemical or physical means
Transitive: to etch a material
Exemples
The engineer used a laser to etch the silicon wafer with precise lines.
L'ingénieur a utilisé un laser pour graver la plaquette de silicium avec des lignes précises.
04
graver, sculpter
to make something distinctly visible or noticeable
Transitive: to etch sth
Exemples
The artist used a sharp contrast of light and shadow to etch the outlines of the building.
L'artiste a utilisé un contraste marqué de lumière et d'ombre pour graver les contours du bâtiment.
