as in etching
to cut (as letters or designs) on a hard surface
the doomed climber graved his initials into the rock face
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Evidence of this residue can be seen as water spots or etching glass surfaces, clean laundry that feels stiff and scratchy, and toilet bowl rings that trap bacteria.
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Using computer simulations, the research team found that pre-treating Molybdenum disulfide with oxygen or fluorine significantly improves control during the etching process.
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Each guest takes home a 50ml spray bottle of their creation, with optional bottle engraving available.
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Since Europeans considered literacy a crucial marker of civilization, the engraving highlights English hopes that Indigenous Americans could rapidly embrace the colonists’ culture.
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Roupp could not recall previously inscribing that message on his cap during a game.
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Like inscribing shell casings, communicating messages in connection with high-profile acts of violence has a long history.
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Legislators tweaked the plan (HJR 1-F) the next week during the special session, carving out the impact on school districts.
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The Premier Jumping League is banking on carving out a place in the global equestrian market, which the league values at $300 billion and says is supported by an affluent, worldwide audience.
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“Graving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graving. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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