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to etch
01
incidere
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
Example
The artist etched a detailed illustration on a metal plate.
The jeweler etched intricate patterns onto the silver pendant.
02
incidere, incisione
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
Example
In the traditional art of woodblock printing, craftsmen would etch the wooden blocks with scenes of everyday life.
Nell'arte tradizionale della xilografia, gli artigiani incidevano i blocchi di legno con scene di vita quotidiana.
After etching the stone block, the lithographer prepared it for printing by applying ink to the raised surfaces.
Dopo aver inciso il blocco di pietra, il litografo lo preparò per la stampa applicando inchiostro sulle superfici in rilievo.
03
incidere, fotoincidere
to remove specific portions of a material's surface through chemical or physical means
Transitive: to etch a material
Example
The engineer used a strong acid to etch the copper layer from the printed circuit board.
L'ingegnere ha usato un acido forte per incidere lo strato di rame dalla scheda a circuiti stampati.
The engineer used a laser to etch the silicon wafer with precise lines.
L'ingegnere ha usato un laser per incidere il wafer di silicio con linee precise.
04
incidere, marcare
to make something distinctly visible or noticeable
Transitive: to etch sth
Example
The harsh sunlight etched the contours of the mountains against the clear blue sky.
Il sole accecante ha inciso i contorni delle montagne contro il chiaro cielo blu.
The artist used a sharp contrast of light and shadow to etch the outlines of the building.
L'artista ha usato un forte contrasto di luce e ombra per incidere i contorni dell'edificio.
