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Deep etching

Scope note

The biting of a printing plate to such a degree that the printing area becomes substantially recessed and thereby productive of sharper definition and longer runs. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053250

Broader Terms used

<biting techniques>

Equivalent Terms used

deep-etched

Created

13yrs ago

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