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MOTTLED PAPER COLOUR [1 record]

Record 1 2000-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
DEF

A colored paper defect that results in varying shades due to nonuniform formation, dye addition, and pressure used on the calender stack.

Key term(s)
  • mottled paper colour
  • mottled color
  • mottled colour

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du papier
DEF

Tache dans le papier causée par une distribution imparfaite de la pâte, l'ajout de colorants et la pression utilisée à la lisse.

Spanish

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