mezzotint
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soʊˌtɪnt, ˈmɛd noun
1.
a method of engraving on copper or steel by burnishing or scraping away a uniformly roughened surface.
2.
a print produced by this method.
verb (used with object)
3.
to engrave in mezzotint.
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mezzotint (ˈmɛtsəʊˌtɪnt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a method of engraving a copper plate by scraping and burnishing the roughened surface |
| 2. | a print made from a plate so treated |
| —vb | |
| 3. | (tr) to engrave (a copper plate) in this fashion |
| [C18: from Italian mezzotinto half tint] | |
| 'mezzotinter | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Many of his works were reproduced in photogravures, mezzotint and colored etchings, and published in books and magazines.
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