What is another word for Aquatinting?
Pronunciation: [əkwˈatɪntɪŋ] (IPA) 
Aquatinting is a technique used in printmaking that involves creating tones and gradations by etching a copper or zinc plate using a powdered resin. There are several synonyms for the word aquatinting, including engraving, etching, intaglio, and drypoint. Engraving involves cutting lines into a plate, while etching uses acid to bite into the plate. Intaglio printing refers generally to the printing process that includes engraving, etching, and aquatinting. Drypoint, like engraving, involves scratching lines directly into the plate, but without the use of acid. Each of these techniques offers its unique visual effect and is widely used in the production of high-quality prints today.
