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Printing & publishing
The industry concerned with the preparation and distribution of printed material to the general public.
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lithographic image
Printing & publishing; Paper
An ink-receptive image on the lithographic press plate; the design or drawing on stone or a metal plate.
pick tester
Printing & publishing; Paper
An instrument designed to measure the pick resistance of paper, through the use of inks with varying degrees of tack.
gloss ink
Printing & publishing; Paper
An ink containing an extra quantity of varnish, which gives a glossy appearance when dry.
long ink
Printing & publishing; Paper
An ink that has good flow on ink rollers of a press. If the ink is too long, it breaks up into filaments on the press, and causes flying as on a newspaper press.
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