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Mezzotint

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A form of intaglio etching in which a metal plate is roughened evenly and then smoothed to bring out an image.
  2. 2
    print produced by an engraving that has been scraped to represent light or shade wordnet
  3. 3
    An etching or print made using this method.
Verb
  1. 1
    To make such etchings

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed Italian mezzatinta (literally “half dye”).

Etymology 2

Borrowed Italian mezzatinta (literally “half dye”).

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