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photomasking

photomasking noun: the process of applying a photomask.

Noun

photomasking (plural photomaskings)

  1. (semiconductors) The process of applying a photomask
    • This is the first of five photomasking steps in the process.1974, IEEE Intercon Technical Program Papers
    • Practical examples of failures caused by photomasking, metallurgical reactions and electrical testing are discussed and illustrated.1977, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, ATFA-77, advanced techniques in failure analysis, page 99

Forms of photomasking

pluralphotomaskings

Origin of photomasking

From photo- + masking.

Questions about photomasking

What does photomasking mean?
Photomasking means the process of applying a photomask.
What part of speech is photomasking?
Photomasking is a noun.
What is the plural of photomasking?
The plural of photomasking is photomaskings.

Words near photomasking in the dictionary

  1. photomapping
  2. photomaps
  3. photomarathon
  4. photomarathons
  5. photomask
  6. photomasking
  7. photomaskings
  8. photomasks
  9. photomatic
  10. photomatics
  11. photomaton

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