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etchable, a.|ˈɛtʃəb(ə)l|
[f. etch v.2 + -able.]
That may be etched; suitable as a subject for an etching; also spec. in Particle Physics, applied to particle tracks whose visibility can be enhanced by etching.
1957J. B. Booth Palmy Days xiv. 167 His [sc. Joseph Simpson's] habit of viewing people from the strictly etchable standpoint led to some embarrassing moments. 1971Nature 30 July 322/1 ρ0 is the value for zero etching-time (the density of ‘etchable tracks’ in any surface). 1973Sci. Amer. July 71/3 The light particles of the cosmic radiation are not themselves massive enough to leave an etchable track. |