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

Derived Forms

• ˌflexoˈgraphically, adverb
• flexographic, adjective

Other Words From

• flex·o·graph·ic [flek-s, uh, -, graf, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of flexography¹

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