TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

MECHANICAL COLOUR SEPARATION [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 1997-04-11

English

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

Preparing copy separately for each colour to be reproduced rather than by process-colour separation.

OBS

There are three methods for preparing mechanical-colour copy: masking, overlay, and [the] keyline method.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
  • Maquette et mise en page
DEF

Présélection des couleurs qu'effectue l'artiste lors de la préparation du prêt-à-photographier.

OBS

Trois méthodes peuvent être employées : le masquage, la présélection sur calques, ou la méthode des filets techniques.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: