Cut lines into a surface with acid (4)

I believe the answer is:

etch

(Other definitions for etch that I've seen before include "Carve or engrave into surface" , "Cut using sharp instrument" , "Score deeply" , "Carve into surface of something" , "Cut (design) on surface" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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