lithography
noun
li·thog·ra·phy
li-ˈthä-grə-fē 
1
: the process of printing from a plane surface (such as a smooth stone or metal plate) on which the image to be printed is ink-receptive and the blank area ink-repellent
2
: the process of producing patterns on semiconductor crystals for use as integrated circuits
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After this, lithography machines chemically develop the photoresist so that some areas dissolve and others stay.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Importantly, the company’s technology, which includes materials used for the actual polishing and etching (lithography) of chips, as well as advanced packaging and thermal solutions, is integral for the development of leading-edge chips.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
In these bite-size courses, which can be as short as a week or two, future engineers and technicians can gain critical hands-on experience in clean-room fundamentals or an introduction to topics like lithography or etching.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
The company provides process control and yield management solutions for semiconductor industries, including defect inspection, metrology (the science of measurement), process monitoring, computational lithography, and data analytics products.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Importantly, the company’s technology, which includes materials used for the actual polishing and etching (lithography) of chips, as well as advanced packaging and thermal solutions, is integral for the development of leading-edge chips.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
In these bite-size courses, which can be as short as a week or two, future engineers and technicians can gain critical hands-on experience in clean-room fundamentals or an introduction to topics like lithography or etching.
—Gwendolyn Rak, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Sep. 2025
The company provides process control and yield management solutions for semiconductor industries, including defect inspection, metrology (the science of measurement), process monitoring, computational lithography, and data analytics products.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Lithography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lithography. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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lithography
noun
li·thog·ra·phy
lith-ˈäg-rə-fē
: a method of printing from a flat surface (as a smooth stone or metal plate) that has been prepared in such a way that only the areas meant to print will take ink
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