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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

mezzotint

/mɛzəˈtɪnt/ noun · British & US
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What does mezzotint mean?

noun

A printmaking technique in which a design is scratched into a metal plate to create a series of small dots, used to produce a range of tonal values. A print made using this technique.

Example

"The artist's use of mezzotint created a rich, textured effect in the portrait."

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