etch

1. To cut into a surface with an acid or other corrosive substance in order to make a pattern. Best known as a technique for creating printing plates, but also used for decoration on metal, and, in modern industry, to make circuit boards.
2. To engrave a surface.
3. To make a lasting impression. (figuratively) · The memory of 9/11 is etched into my mind.· His sorrow was etched on his face.
4. To sketch; to delineate.

He/she/it etches · الماضي etched · التصريف الثالث (اسم المفعول) etched · صيغة -ing etching