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In-line

Printing & publishing; Paper

Denotes a production line of machinery, as required for the more or less complete manufacturing of a given product.

Yellowing

Printing & publishing; Paper

Describes a transformation inherent to all vegetable fibres which is caused by aging. Paper made of vegetable fibres will turn various degrees of yellow as its environment couples with ageing to ...

Clear formation

Printing & publishing; Paper

Describes paper fibres that are uniformly dispersed within a sheet of paper -a characteristic of quality paper.

Overinked

Printing & publishing; Paper

Describes printing when too much ink has been used, resulting in heavy print that tends to blur toward the back of the press sheet.

Stretch

Printing & publishing; Paper

Describes the "give" of a sheet of paper when it is subjected to tensile pressure.

Pressure-sensitive paper

Printing & publishing; Paper

Designates paper that is coated on one or both sides with adhesive. This adhesive is activated by pressure. Usually used in the manufacture of labels and tapes.

Top

Printing & publishing; Paper

Designates the felt side of a sheet of paper. The top side of a sheet is the side not against the wire during manufacture. (2) In paperboard, the top is the side that exhibits the best quality.