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GLUING-OFF [1 record]

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Record 1 1996-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
DEF

In edition binding, applying glue to the backbone area to fill in between the signatures and close any gaps. Gluing-off helps the book to be held securely during trimming and to retain the rounded shape given the backbone afterward.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
DEF

En reliure, opération qui consiste à enduire un livre (au pinceau) d'une couche régulière de colle forte souple qui, pénétrant entre les cahiers, contribue à les maintenir et consolide leur assemblage.

Spanish

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