intaglio printing plate; intaglio print
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
intaglio printing plate
technicalA printing plate where the image area is recessed below the surface. Examples include copper plates, steel plates, and photogravure plates. Ink is applied to the recessed areas and then transferred to paper.
This stamp is printed using intaglio technology.
Creating an intaglio plate requires very delicate engraving techniques.
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Intaglio printing is often used for anti-counterfeiting, such as on banknotes.
noun
intaglio print
technicalA printed product made using an intaglio plate. The ink sits slightly raised on the paper surface, giving a distinctive tactile quality, as seen on currency and stamps.
This intaglio-printed stamp feels raised to the touch.
Collectors value high-quality intaglio prints.
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This banknote is a famous piece of intaglio work.