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TINT [3 records]

Record 1 2018-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
DEF

A light colour obtained by mixing a pure color with a large amount of white.

OBS

tint: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
DEF

Mélange d'une seule couleur avec du blanc.

OBS

Teinte : Résultat du mélange de plusieurs couleurs.

OBS

teinte : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Processes - Various
  • Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
DEF

An unwanted background discoloration printed on the press sheet, usually due to ink emulsification on the press.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés d'impression divers
  • Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
DEF

Teinte légère, causée par le lavage de l'encre, qui envahit toute la surface de la plaque.

Spanish

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Record 3 1998-03-05

English

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

A coloured area with dots, i.e. printed from a screen, in which ink coverage is less than 100% thus simulating shading or a lighter colour, as opposed to solid colour or tint.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
  • Photogravure
DEF

Fond en couleur imprimé à l'aide d'une trame, l'encre couvrant moins que 100 % de la superficie, ce qui donne l'impression d'un grisé ou d'une couleur plus pâle.

Spanish

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