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ALLONGEMENT ENCRES [1 record]

Record 1 2004-06-17

English

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

To add an ingredient to an ink to obtain better printing results.

French

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

Opération consistant à rendre l'encre plus fluide par l'adjonction d'un diluant incolore (huile minérale, le plus souvent), de manière à améliorer ses caractéristiques et prévenir ainsi, en particulier, les risques de séchage, ou les risque d'arrachage ou de peluchage lorsque l'encre a trop de tirant pour le papier utilisé.

Spanish

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