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Record 1 2000-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
DEF

On the surface of coated paper, small spots, often crater shaped, generally associated with air bubbles which have been entrained in the liquid coating colour when applied to the base sheet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du papier
DEF

Tache de la surface du papier ayant l'aspect d'un cratère. Elle provient de la présence d'une bulle d'air dans la pâte ou dans la sauce de couchage. Les points de mousse sont généralement groupés, alignés dans le sens machine.

Spanish

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