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MG

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003632

An abbreviation for Machine Glazed, referring to a type of paper or board that has a high gloss finish on one side and a rougher finish on the other. This finish is achieved by drying the paper against a large, highly polished heated cylinder called a Yankee dryer. MG paper is often used for packaging, labels, and posters where a smooth, shiny surface is desired.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-003632
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectPaper and pulp
ReferencesPaper Glossary (Premier Paper Group)
TranslationsGerman: MG; Spanish: MG; French: MG
Record as JSON
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  "term": "MG",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An abbreviation for Machine Glazed, referring to a type of paper or board that has a high gloss finish on one side and a rougher finish on the other. This finish is achieved by drying the paper against a large, highly polished heated cylinder called a Yankee dryer. MG paper is often used for packaging, labels, and posters where a smooth, shiny surface is desired.",
  "subject": "Paper and pulp",
  "references": [
    "Paper Glossary (Premier Paper Group)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "MG",
    "es": "MG",
    "fr": "MG"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/mg/"
}

Record 3,980 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.