aquatint

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
17
Words With Friends
19
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˈækwətɪnt/

Definition of aquatint

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A form of etching with acid on a plate partially covered with varnish that produces a print somewhat resembling a watercolour.
    “Aquatint is a laborious process that involves acids and resistants and emphasizes tone over line.”
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noun

  1. A form of etching with acid on a plate partially covered with varnish that produces a print somewhat resembling a watercolour.
    “Aquatint is a laborious process that involves acids and resistants and emphasizes tone over line.”
  2. An etching or print made using this method.

verb

  1. To make such etchings.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Italian acquatinta (literally “dyed water”).

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