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Record 1 2002-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Properties of Paper
DEF

The difference in shade, finish or texture between the two sides of paper or paperboard.

OBS

The term is commonly used in connection with dyed papers and refers to a difference in colour depth between the usually darker low-drainage felt-like side and the lighter high-drainage wire-like side.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propriétés des papiers
DEF

Différence de texture superficielle ou de teinte, plus ou moins marquée, entre les deux faces d'un papier ou d'un carton.

Spanish

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