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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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fake duotone

Printing & publishing; Paper

A two-color reproduction, using single halftone negative, usually blank, and a halftone screen tint for the background, usually in color.

prepress proof

Printing & publishing; Paper

A trial print made photographically before the plate has been made to eliminate the expense of making press proofs. See off-press proofs.

calcium sulphite

Printing & publishing; Paper

Chemical composition: CaSo3. It's often used used as a filler.

calcium carbonate

Printing & publishing; Paper

Chemical composition: CaSo4. It's often used as a filler.

woodfree pulp

Printing & publishing; Paper

Chemical pulp used in place of wood pulp.

titanium dioxide

Printing & publishing; Paper

Chemical substance used as loading or coating material to increase the whiteness and brightness of a sheet and contribute to its opacity.

bleaching

Printing & publishing; Paper

Chemical treatment to brighten, whiten, purify, refine, and balance pulp fiber.