Glossary

The PRINTING United Alliance Glossary serves as an excellent industry terminology resource. It is the language by which we all communicate. Without it, universal understanding would be impossible.

To keep our constituents well informed about changes to the increasingly complex industry terminology, PRINTING United Alliance has developed this glossary of terms. Definitions are for general reference only. Usage may vary between companies, individuals, or national and country customs. The information presented is as accurate as the authors and editors can ascertain and PRINTING United Alliance assumes no responsibility for the use of information presented herein.
  • Accelerate
    To hasten the natural progress of an event or a series of events such as the addition of a faster drying solvent or increasing the temperature or volume of air to dry the printed surface.
  • Accelerated aging/weathering
    Laboratory test methodology that simulates long term environmental effects, but at the same time intensify and accelerate the destructive action of natural weathering in an attempt to produce changes in the material similar to those observed after continuous outdoor exposure. (Test involves exposure to artificially produced components of natural weather, light, heat, cold, water vapor, and rain which are controlled and repeated in a given cycle).