planographic printing meaning

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planographic printing (noun): the process of printing from a surface on which the printing areas are not raised but are ink-receptive (as opposed to ink repellent).

Definition of planographic printing

  1. the process of printing from a surface on which the printing areas are not raised but are ink-receptive (as opposed to ink repellent)

    Synonyms: planography

    Type of: printing

    Kinds: collotype, lithography

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