flexography

flex·og·ra·phy

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flek-sog-ra-fee]
- /flɛkˈsɒg ræ fi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flek-sog-ra-fee]
- /flɛkˈsɒg ræ fi/

Definitions of flexography word

noun flexography a relief printing technique similar to letterpress that employs rubber or soft plastic plates, a simple inking system, and fast-drying inks. 1
noun flexography A method of printing using a rubber or polymer rotating printing plate, most commonly used for packaging (labels, tape etc.). 1
noun flexography a method of rotary letterpress printing using a resilient printing plate and solvent-based ink: used characteristically for printing on metal foil or plastic 0
noun flexography matter printed by this method 0

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Origin of flexography

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

1950-55; flex1 or flex2 + -o- + -graphy

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Parts of speech for Flexography

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Flexography

flexography popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

flexography usage trend in Literature

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