ben day process

ben day proc·ess

B b

Definitions of ben day process words

noun ben day process a method of adding texture, shading, or detail to line drawings by overlaying a transparent sheet of dots or any other pattern during platemaking 3
noun ben day process a technique for producing shading, texture, or tone in line drawings and photographs by overlaying a fine screen or a pattern of dots on the original artwork, on a negative of it, or on the plate before etching. 1

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

1910-15; named after Ben(jamin) Day (1838-1916), American printer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Was this page helpful?

Yes No

Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page

Tell us why?