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Caused by the collapse of the acid-resistant ground in the etching process. If this occurs the acid attacks the plate indiscriminately, which results in a deterioration of the original design.

Subjects: Art & Architecture

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foul-biting
in The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms (2) Length: 31 words
Foul-biting
in The Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques in Art Length: 56 words

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