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OVERPRINT VARNISH [2 records]

Record 1 2002-02-20

English

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

A thin, protective coating applied to a printed sheet for protection and appearance, providing a dull or high gloss product.

Key term(s)
  • over-print varnish
  • over print varnish

French

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

vernis : Constituant de l'encre d'imprimerie composé de résines en suspension dans un mélange de diluants et de solvants. Les vernis de surimpression servent à décorer et à protéger des imprimés.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Paper
  • Wallpapering and Painting
OBS

overprint varnish : A thin, protective coating applied to a printed sheet for protection and appearance, providing a dull or high gloss product.

OBS

varnished paper: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de papier
  • Papiers peints et peintures (application)
DEF

Papier qui a reçu une couche de vernis pour accroître sa résistance au lavage.

CONT

De plus en plus, le papier verni est remplacé par le papier plastifié, imprégné ou enduit de résine.

OBS

papier verni : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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