Spot UV
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005552
A printing technique where a clear, glossy ultraviolet (UV) coating is applied to specific areas of a printed surface, rather than the entire sheet. This creates a contrasting effect, highlighting certain elements with a raised, reflective finish. Spot UV is used for aesthetic enhancement on packaging, brochures, and business cards.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005552 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial supplies, equipment, and components |
| Translations | German: Spot UV; Spanish: barniz UV sectorizado; French: vernis UV sélectif |
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-005552",
"term": "Spot UV",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A printing technique where a clear, glossy ultraviolet (UV) coating is applied to specific areas of a printed surface, rather than the entire sheet. This creates a contrasting effect, highlighting certain elements with a raised, reflective finish. Spot UV is used for aesthetic enhancement on packaging, brochures, and business cards.",
"subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
"translations": {
"de": "Spot UV",
"es": "barniz UV sectorizado",
"fr": "vernis UV sélectif"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/spot-uv/"
}
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