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etch

verb
  1. selectively dissolve the surface of (a semiconductor or printed circuit) with a solvent, laser, or stream of electrons
  2. carve or cut a design or letters into
    engrave
  3. carve or cut into a block used for printing or print from such a block
    engrave
  4. make an etching of
    β€œThe engraver etched an image into the surface.”
  5. cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible
    β€œa face etched with pain”