aquatint

noun
UK: /ˈækwətɪnt/
US: /ˈɑːkwətɪnt/

  1. A printmaking technique that creates tonal effects by using acid to etch areas between powdered resin particles.

    1. The artist used aquatint to create subtle shading in the landscape. [ ] [ ]
    2. This particular aquatint showcases a beautiful range of tones and textures, which is very impressive. [ ] [ ]

  2. A print made using the aquatint technique.

    1. He bought an aquatint of the old harbor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum's collection includes a rare aquatint depicting a scene from the French Revolution. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

etching intaglio print
aquatint transitive-verb

  1. To create a print using the aquatint technique.

    1. She aquatinted the plate with acid. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist carefully aquatinted the metal plate to achieve the desired tonal variations in his print. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "aquatint" in English means: A printmaking technique that creates tonal effects by using acid to etch areas between powdered resin particles., A print made using the aquatint technique..

The phonetic transcription of "aquatint" is /ˈækwətɪnt/ in British English and /ˈɑːkwətɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "aquatint": etching, intaglio, print.

Example usage of "aquatint": "The artist used aquatint to create subtle shading in the landscape.". More examples on the page.