Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Activities Facet
3. Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
4. [processes and techniques by specific type]
5. [subtractive processes and techniques]

Narrower term/s

• biting
• frosting

Anotations

Scope note:

Creating marks on the surface of a hard material such as metal or glass, by the controlled corrosive action of acid. Use "etching (printing process)" for the series of steps that includes printing from a bitten plate.