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Definition of: mezzotint
(met′sō·tint′, med′zō-, mez′ō-) noun
1. A method of copperplate engraving, producing an even gradation of tones, like a photograph.
2. An impression so produced.
—v.t. To engrave in or represent by mezzotint. [<Ital. mezzotinto <mezzo middle + tinto painted]
—mez′zo·tint′er noun
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