rotogravure (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌroʊtəˈɡrævʃər/
Definition
A printing process that uses a rotary press and intaglio cylinders to produce high-quality images with fine details and subtle color gradations.
Examples
The company specialized in rotogravure printing for magazines and catalogs.
Rotogravure is often used for printing packaging materials, such as labels and wrappers.
How to Use rotogravure
- rotogravure printing (noun phrase)
- the process of printing using rotogravure — "The company specializes in rotogravure printing for high-end magazines."
- rotogravure image (noun phrase)
- an image printed using rotogravure — "The rotogravure image on the cover of the book was stunning."
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