etchant en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English etch Latin -ns Latin -āns Old French -antbor. Proto-Indo-European *-onts Proto-Germanic *-ndz Proto-West Germanic *-andī Old English -ende Middle English -ant English -ant English etchant From etch + -ant.
Meanings
- An acid or corrosive chemical used in etching.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| etchants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |