Etched

/ˈɛtʃt/ verb

Carved, cut, or engraved into a hard surface like metal or glass; or having a very clear, lasting impression.

From Dutch 'etsen' (to eat), referring to how acid 'eats' into metal to create an etching. First used in English in the 1600s for the printing technique.

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