TERMIUM Plus®

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TWO-SIDEDNESS [2 records]

Record 1 2002-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Properties of Paper
DEF

The difference in shade, finish or texture between the two sides of paper or paperboard.

OBS

The term is commonly used in connection with dyed papers and refers to a difference in colour depth between the usually darker low-drainage felt-like side and the lighter high-drainage wire-like side.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propriétés des papiers
DEF

Différence de texture superficielle ou de teinte, plus ou moins marquée, entre les deux faces d'un papier ou d'un carton.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pulp and Paper
DEF

A difference of varying degree in surface texture or shade existing between the two surfaces of a paper or board, which may be inherent in the method of manufacture.

DEF

The visual difference between the top or felt side of a sheet of paper and the bottom or wire side.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pâtes et papier
DEF

Différence, plus ou moins marquée, de texture superficielle ou de teinte, entre les deux surfaces d'un papier ou d'un carton, pouvant être propre à la méthode de fabrication.

Spanish

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