to etch
01
etsa, gravera
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
Exempel
The scientist etched a microscopic circuit on a silicon wafer.
Forskaren etsade en mikroskopisk krets på en kiselwafel.
02
etsa, gravera
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
Exempel
Using specialized tools, the engraver carefully etched a copper plate, readying it for printing.
Med hjälp av specialverktyg etsade gravören noggrant en kopparplåt och förberedde den för tryckning.
03
etsa, korrodera
to remove specific portions of a material's surface through chemical or physical means
Transitive: to etch a material
Exempel
The researcher etched the glass slide to prepare it for the experiment.
Forskaren etsade glasplattan för att förbereda den för experimentet.
04
etsa, gravera
to make something distinctly visible or noticeable
Transitive: to etch sth
Exempel
The headlights of the oncoming cars etched the contours of the road ahead.
Mötande bilars strålkastare etsade konturerna av vägen framför.
