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gravure

gra·vure

uncommon

noun

1.

a printing process that uses an etched or engraved plate; the plate is smeared with ink and wiped clean, then the ink left in the recesses makes the print

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2.

a printing plate used in the process of gravure

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Origin

Short for rotogravure.

Phrases

  • gravure idol

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