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blue key [2 records]

Record 1 2002-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reprography
  • Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
DEF

A blue image on any medium which is not reproduced when the superimposed work is reproduced, used as a guide for scribing or drawing.

OBS

blue key: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Reprographie
  • Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
DEF

Image colorée en bleu, sur n'importe quel support, non reproduite alors que le travail reporté sur ce fond apparaît; il sert de guide pour le tracé ou le dessin.

OBS

fond bleu actinique : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Reprografía
  • Tintas y colores (Artes gráficas)
DEF

Imagen azul sobre cualquier medio que no aparece cuando se reproduce el trabajo superpuesto, se emplea como guía para grabar y dibujar.

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Record 2 1996-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photoengraving
DEF

A blue image or outline (i.e. a blueprint) on glass or on plastic sheeting used as a guide for stripping a flat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photogravure
DEF

Image en traits bleus sur une dalle de verre ou sur une feuille plastique transparente contenant des indications telles les traits de coupe et les repères; utilisé comme guide pour le montage de négatifs (ou positifs).

Spanish

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