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Definition of Aquatint
1. Noun. An etching made by a process that makes it resemble a water color.
Generic synonyms: Etching
2. Verb. Etch in aquatint.
3. Noun. A method of etching that imitates the broad washes of a water color.
Definition of Aquatint
1. n. A kind of etching in which spaces are bitten by the use of aqua fortis, by which an effect is produced resembling a drawing in water colors or India ink; also, the engraving produced by this method.
Definition of Aquatint
1. Noun. A form of etching with acid on a plate partially covered with varnish that produces a print somewhat resembling a watercolour. ¹
2. Noun. An etching or print made using this method. ¹
3. Verb. To make such etchings. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Aquatint
1. to etch, using a certain process [v -ED, -ING, -S]