flexography

[flek-sog-ra-fee]

noun

Printing.

1. a relief printing technique similar to letterpress that employs rubber or soft plastic plates, a simple inking system, and fast-drying inks.

flexography

/ ˌflɛksəˈɡræfɪk, flɛkˈsɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. a method of rotary letterpress printing using a resilient printing plate and solvent-based ink: used characteristically for printing on metal foil or plastic

2. matter printed by this method

Other Word Forms

• flexographic adjective
• flexographically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of flexography¹

1950–55; flex ¹ or flex ² + -o- + -graphy

Example Sentences

After reaching out to Hart-Bunevith for help, he’s discovered a passion for flexography —he’s taken classes at Fullerton College and the Art Institute of Orange County, designed the café’s logo, and created its murals — and for beekeeping.

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