etchant

UK
/ˈetʃənt/
US
/ˈetʃənt/

Translations

etchantnoun
etchants
pl
The etchant was used to create intricate designs on the metal surface.
Травитель использовался для создания сложных узоров на металлической поверхности.
Additional translations
гравировальный раствор
травильный состав
etchantadjective
UK
/ˈetʃənt/
US
/ˈetʃənt/
Occasionally used attributively, e.g. ‘etchant bath’, so treated as an adjective.

Definitions

etchantnoun
A chemical substance used to etch or engrave a surface, typically metal or glass, by corroding or dissolving parts of it.
The jeweler used an etchant to create intricate designs on the silver bracelet.
etchantadjective
Relating to or used as an etchant; employed in etching processes.
The etchant solution must be disposed of safely after use.