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Record 1 2013-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
  • Legal Documents
DEF

An image usually constructed of fine lines at varying angular displacement and embedded in the security background design [of a document].

OBS

When viewed normally, the image cannot be distinguished from the remainder of the background security print, but when the original is scanned or photocopied the embedded image becomes visible.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
  • Documents juridiques
DEF

Motif généralement formé de traits fins à déplacement angulaire variable, incorporé dans le dessin du fond de sécurité [d'un document].

OBS

Vue normalement, l’image enfouie ne se distingue pas du reste de l’impression de sécurité du fond, mais elle devient visible lorsque l’original est scanné ou photocopié.

Spanish

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