• (n.) A photo-engraving produced by any process involving the etching of the plate. • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Photo-etch
A process that uses chemical or machine etching to remove material from a metal. This produces small parts with much higher detail than can be obtained through injection moulded plastic. Photo etch parts are common after-market products.
Pho`to-etch'ing noun A photo- engraving produced by any process involving the etching of the plate.