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.
  • Giga ohms
    Measure of electrical resistance in a dielectric material.
  • Ohm
    Unit of electrical resistance used for measuring or testing the capacity of resistance; the unit of resistance equivalent to the resistance of a conductor in which one volt produces a current of one ampere.
  • Ohmeter
    An instrument used for measuring electrical resistance in ohms.
  • Ohm's Law
    The current in a circuit is directly proportional to the voltage E, and inversely proportional to the resistance R: E=IR, I=E/R. R=E/I.
  • Ohms per square
    A means of evaluating the resistance value of an ink mixture, or the resistance value of a square of ink one mil thick.