A technical dictionary of printmaking, André Béguin.
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Burning in
After preparing* the lithographic printing element and in order to make the image resistant to the printing process, especially if the printing is to be done with a mechanical press, the image must be inked and then powdered with a resin or asphalt powder which is heated or "burned in". The stone is then etched quite strongly so that the image turns out to be slightly in relief*. [* lithography( III, 4) , dusting, dusting asphalt].
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