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CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cyan, magenta, yellow, black
1, record 1, English, cyan%2C%20magenta%2C%20yellow%2C%20black
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CMYK 2, record 1, English, CMYK
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The color model of four-color printing using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink. 3, record 1, English, - cyan%2C%20magenta%2C%20yellow%2C%20black
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Technically, adding equal amounts of pure cyan, magenta, and yellow should produce black. However, because of impurities in the inks, true black is difficult to create by blending the colors together. This is why black (K) ink is typically included with the three other colors. 4, record 1, English, - cyan%2C%20magenta%2C%20yellow%2C%20black
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cyan, magenta, jaune, noir
1, record 1, French, cyan%2C%20magenta%2C%20jaune%2C%20noir
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CMJN 2, record 1, French, CMJN
correct, masculine noun
- CMYK 3, record 1, French, CMYK
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La quadrichromie ou CMJN (cyan, magenta, jaune, noir) [...] est le mode colorimétrique destiné à l'imprimerie. Il permet de reproduire une large palette de couleurs en mélangeant les 3 couleurs primaires : le cyan, le magenta et le jaune. 4, record 1, French, - cyan%2C%20magenta%2C%20jaune%2C%20noir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-01-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cyan magenta yellow
1, record 2, English, cyan%20magenta%20yellow
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CMY 1, record 2, English, CMY
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
These three subtractive primary colors are used in color-negative printing and in some color output devices to produce a full gamut of color. 2, record 2, English, - cyan%20magenta%20yellow
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The combination of pure CMY inks produces black, and the elimination of all three produces white. 2, record 2, English, - cyan%20magenta%20yellow
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Cyan, Magenta, Jaune
1, record 2, French, Cyan%2C%20Magenta%2C%20Jaune
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CMJ 1, record 2, French, CMJ
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le modèle de couleurs Cyan, Magenta, Jaune (CMJ) permet la représentation dans l'espace de couleurs primaires soustractives (par opposition aux couleurs additives RVB - rouge, vert, bleu). 1, record 2, French, - Cyan%2C%20Magenta%2C%20Jaune
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cyan (n.m.) : couleur primaire bleu-vert qui absorbe la couleur rouge 2, record 2, French, - Cyan%2C%20Magenta%2C%20Jaune
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
magenta (n.m.) : couleur primaire rose qui absorbe la couleur verte 2, record 2, French, - Cyan%2C%20Magenta%2C%20Jaune
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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