Lean
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003291
A condition in printing where the impression of a character or image appears lighter or thinner than intended. This can result from insufficient ink transfer, low pressure, or an issue with the printing plate or blanket. It contrasts with a 'fat' impression, which is darker or thicker.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003291 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial printing |
| Translations | German: Schriftengruppe mit niedriger Zeilenfüllung; Spanish: lean; French: maigre |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-IND-003291",
"term": "Lean",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A condition in printing where the impression of a character or image appears lighter or thinner than intended. This can result from insufficient ink transfer, low pressure, or an issue with the printing plate or blanket. It contrasts with a 'fat' impression, which is darker or thicker.",
"subject": "Industrial printing",
"translations": {
"de": "Schriftengruppe mit niedriger Zeilenfüllung",
"es": "lean",
"fr": "maigre"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/lean/"
}
Record 3,615 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.