dry-relief offset

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dry-relief offset [¦drī rə‚lēf ′ȯf‚set]

(graphic arts)

Referring to plates made for use on offset-lithographic presses, but printed without the use of dampeners and water; the plates are made photomechanically, and nonprinting areas are etched from 0.008 to 0.015 inch (0.2 to 0.4 millimeter) below the surface. Also known as high etch.

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