TERMIUM Plus®

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Record 1 1996-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
DEF

A strong, firm impression between the paper and the forme which leaves an embossed impression on the reverse side of the sheet.

Key term(s)
  • overimpression

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
DEF

Excès de pression provoquant un relief au verso de la feuille de papier.

Spanish

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Record 2 1996-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typesetting and Imagesetting
DEF

A blank space at the beginning of the first line of a paragraph or of any line of type set in from the regular margin.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composition (Imprimerie)
DEF

Espace blanc par lequel débute la première ligne d'un paragraphe ou toute ligne en retrait.

Spanish

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