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mezzotint

The English word “mezzotint” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A form of intaglio etching in which a metal plate is roughened evenly and then smoothed to bring out an image.
  2. An etching or print made using this method.

verb

  1. To make such etchings

Etymology

Borrowed Italian mezzatinta (literally “half dye”).

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