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biodegradable


A substance that will decompose as the result of action by bacteria and other living organisms.
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grammage


Mass per unit are in gsm
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single face


One piece of corrugated fluting glued to one liner.
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a-flute


A-Flute is the highest flute size and when combined with an inner and outer facing, it is the thickest. Sometimes known as coarse flute.
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abrasive papers


Papers covered on one or both sides with abrasive powder, eg emery, sand paper etc.
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absorbency


Ability of paper or board to take up or retain aqueous solutions; printing inks, varnishes and the like.
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absorbent papers


Duplicator, blotting and filter papers are the best known; drying royal, matrix paper and towelling are other examples.
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accepted stock


That part of the stock which is not rejected by cleaning and/or screening.
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acid free


A term describing paper and board that can be used with anything that may be tarnished or otherwise harmed by acid.
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air dry


Describing (1) the moisture content of a substance when in equilibrium with the surrounding atmosphere; (2) woodpulp contains approximately 10% of moisture, paper 8% of moisture.
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