printing ink

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Generally, inks formulated specifically for the process of printing from plates or blocks. These usually consist of pigment suspended in an oil vehicle, combined with resin, solvent, adhesive and a drier, but there are countless recipes for printing inks dependent on the purposes for which they are intended.
printing ink
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024