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overprint

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overprint
additional matter, other than a change in face value, applied to a finished postage stamp by printing, stamping, etc.

overprint [′ō·vər‚print]
(geochemistry)
A complete or partial disturbance of an isolated radioactive system by thermal, igneous, or tectonic activities which results in loss or gain of radioactive or radiogenic isotopes and, hence, a change in the radiometric age that will be given the disturbed system.
(geology)
The development or superposition of metamorphic structures on original structures. Also known as imprint; metamorphic overprint; superprint.
(graphic arts)
To imprint over something that has been printed.
To apply a varnish or lacquer to printed matter from a type or litho process, by means of a brush, spray, or roller coating.
To print in a primary color over an existing color print to obtain a compound shade.


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The ability to print white ink in six different variations, including overprint, underprint, spot, underspot, fill and overspot, to provide new and nearly limitless application possibilities
The sulphides have occurred as both infill and alteration (spots) and also overprint the monzonitic host sill/dyke rock.
Rad-Cure is a specialist in the field of overprint UV curable coatings and adhesives for the paper and board packaging sector.
 
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