aquatint

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of etching with acid on a plate partially covered with varnish that produces a print somewhat resembling a watercolour.
  2. An etching or print made using this method.
verb
  1. To make such etchings.

Pronunciation

/ˈækwətɪnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Sapaa-aquatint.wav

Word forms

aquatint aquatints aquatinting aquatinted

Etymology

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

Derived words

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