1. a printing or reproduction process that uses water-based inks to create images with subtle color gradations, often resembling watercolor paintings
Usage: technical term used in printing and graphic arts; also called aquatint in some contexts, though aquatone is the more modern commercial term

Examples

• The artist chose aquatone for the book illustrations because it produced soft, watercolor-like effects.
• Aquatone printing allows designers to achieve delicate color transitions without traditional lithography.
• The museum's collection includes several aquatone reproductions of 19th-century paintings.
• Modern aquatone techniques have made high-quality art reproduction more accessible and affordable.