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A thin gauge (0.000285 ?0.0005 inches / 6-12 microns) aluminum foil laminated to plastic films to provide maximum oxygen, aroma and water vapor barrier properties. Although it is by far the best barrier material, it is increasingly being replaced by metallized films, (see MET-PET and MET-OPP) because of cost.
Ãâó: www.abc-packaging.com/faqs/glossary.htm
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A thin leaf of metal placed behind a gem or paste stone to heighten its color or brilliance.
Ãâó: www.firemountaingems.com/beading_glossary_index.as...
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To stamp with a metal die a material onto the paper. If the foil touches ink on the piece or is raised by embossing, it is called "registering".
Ãâó: www.printing-press.org/printing_terms.html
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A "point weapon." Hits or touches can only be scored with the point of the weapon. Originally developed as a practice weapon. Valid hits can only be scored on the torso."
Ãâó: www.studentorg.umd.edu/fc/frames/lessons/glossary....
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is also known as gold foil, whether the colour is gold, silver, or any coloured metallic. A small amount of foil is pressed onto a printed document in a special process. Foil creates a special effect, which could be elegant, splashy, or anything in between, depending on how it is designed.
Ãâó: www.thecopyshoponline.com/glossary.htm
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