AQUAFORTIS


Meaning of AQUAFORTIS in English

-ˈfȯrd.əs noun

( -es )

Etymology: New Latin aqua fortis, literally, strong water, from Latin aqua water + fortis strong — more at fort

1. : nitric acid

2. : etching in which nitric acid is used as a mordant

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