Orange peel
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004029
A surface defect in coatings or molded plastics characterized by a texture resembling the skin of an orange. This uneven finish results from improper application techniques, incorrect material viscosity, or rapid solvent evaporation. It reduces the aesthetic quality and can affect the protective properties of the surface.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004029 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Manufacturing |
| Translations | German: Orangenhaut; Spanish: piel de naranja; French: peau d'orange |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004029",
"term": "Orange peel",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A surface defect in coatings or molded plastics characterized by a texture resembling the skin of an orange. This uneven finish results from improper application techniques, incorrect material viscosity, or rapid solvent evaporation. It reduces the aesthetic quality and can affect the protective properties of the surface.",
"subject": "Manufacturing",
"translations": {
"de": "Orangenhaut",
"es": "piel de naranja",
"fr": "peau d'orange"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/orange-peel/"
}
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