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Record 1 1998-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Letterpress (printing methods)
DEF

In letterpress printing, a plate having a raised surface on which ink is applied while non-printing areas are depressed below the level that the inking rollers on the press can reach.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Typographie (procédés d'impression)
DEF

Forme d'impression dont les parties imprimantes sont en relief; utilisé en typographie, en flexographie, en typo-indirecte (également appelée offset-sec ou «letterset»).

Spanish

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