Word info

underprint

Speech parts

1. underprint - Noun

2. underprint - Adjective

Meaning

underprint (comparative more underprint, superlative most underprint)

(printing) The addition of colour under black areas to produce a deeper black and prevent oversaturation of the paper.

(philately) Printing underneath the main design of a stamp, intended to prevent forgery or removal of the postmark.

(philately, considered incorrect usage) a logo or advertising printed on the underside of a stamp; backprint.

(geology) A fossilised print in the rock bed that is at a deeper level than the track the creature leaving it was actually travelling on; caused by the pressure of a heavy animal or penetration of the sediment by a pointed appendage.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

A new black and lilac on multicolor underprint was used for easy recognition, nevertheless, this was the last issue of the 50 ngwee banknotes as it was replaced later by a coin. Source: Internet

A red-violet on multicolor underprint design was chosen for the new bill note. Source: Internet

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