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leading

Packaging; General packaging

The space, measured in points, between consecutive lines of type. (From the strips of lead placed between lines of hot type.)

orange peel

Packaging; General packaging

1) A variety of mottle. 2) A finish resembling the dimpled appearance of an orange peel.

mezzotint

Packaging; General packaging

1) An early copper plate engraving method that created the impression of tonal variation through patterns of dots cut with tools. Used only in fine art engraving. 2) Any of a ...

cure

Packaging; General packaging

1) Conversion by chemical reaction of a wet coating or printing ink film to a solid film. 2) Also refers to the addition of a catalyst. Alt: The step in the manufacture of a ...

curing

Packaging; General packaging

1) Conversion by chemical reaction of a wet coating or printing ink film to a solid film. 2) Also refers to the addition of a catalyst. Alt: The step in the manufacture of a ...

dragout

Packaging; General packaging

1) Excessive ink around shadow areas of the image; usually associated with excessively deep etches, on a non-absorbent (coated) paper. 2) Build-up of pigments on edge of doctor ...

fugitive

Packaging; General packaging

1) Poor color fastness because of exposure to light, heat or other agents. 2) Term used to describe unstable plasticizers that leave a printed film because of their volatility.