dam·a·scene
ˈda-mə-ˌsēn 
ˌda-mə-ˈsēn
1
capitalized
: a native or inhabitant of Damascus
2
: the characteristic markings of Damascus steel
1
capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Damascus or the Damascenes
2
: of or relating to damask or the art of damascening
damascened; damascening
: to ornament (something, such as iron or steel) with wavy patterns like those of watered silk or with inlaid work of precious metals
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Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2023
Copper interconnects are built using what’s called a damascene process.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2023
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
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Noun
In the case of the Angkor Thom and Imperial Summer Palace pieces, the tree foliage was created using a damascene technique, which required embedding metal wire in an engraved surface.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2023
Copper interconnects are built using what’s called a damascene process.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 Mar. 2023
Verb
Dragon’s Cloud The dragon in this energetic narrative is carved out of gold over a background made using a rare technique called damascening, a form of decorative inlay using metals of contrasting colors, resulting in a layered appearance meant to resemble the organic textures found in nature.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Damascene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damascene. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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