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Printing Ink

Description:

Printing ink refers to a viscous liquid or paste used in the process of reproduction to transfer images, text, or designs onto various substrates such as paper, fabric, or plastic. It is composed of pigments or colorants mixed with a solvent, varnish, or drying oil to create a printable medium.

Senses:

1. Noun: A colored liquid or paste used to produce text or images in the printing industry.
2. Noun: The composition or type of ink used in a specific printing process.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In popular usage, printing ink is commonly associated with the production of books, newspapers, magazines, and other printed materials.

Local Usage:

In local printing industry jargon, the term "printing ink" may also refer to specific types of inks tailored for specialized printing techniques, such as flexography, gravure, or screen printing.

Sample Sentences:

1. The printing ink used for this magazine ensures vibrant and sharp images on every page.
2. Printing inks based on soybean oil are increasingly popular due to their environmental benefits.
3. The local printing shop specializes in producing high-quality packaging using specialized flexographic printing inks.

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