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- [ak-wuh-tint, ah-kwuh-]
- /ˈæk wəˌtɪnt, ˈɑ kwə-/
- /ˈæk.wə.tɪnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ak-wuh-tint, ah-kwuh-]
- /ˈæk wəˌtɪnt, ˈɑ kwə-/
Definitions of aquatint word
- noun aquatint a technique of etching copper with acid to produce an effect resembling the flat tones of wash or watercolour. The tone or tint is obtained by acid (aqua) biting through the pores of a ground that only partially protects the copper 3
- noun aquatint an etching made in this way 3
- verb aquatint to etch (a block, etc) in aquatint 3
- noun aquatint a process by which spaces rather than lines are etched with acid, producing tones that give the effect of a wash drawing or watercolor 3
- verb transitive aquatint to etch in this way 3
- noun aquatint a process imitating the broad flat tints of ink or wash drawings by etching a microscopic crackle on the copperplate intended for printing. 1
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Origin of aquatint
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; variant of aqua-tinta < Italian acqua tinta literally, tinted water. See aqua, tint
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Parts of speech for Aquatint
noun
adjective
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determiner
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aquatint popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
aquatint usage trend in Literature
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