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printing paper

American  

noun

Photography.
  1. sensitized paper for printing positives.


Etymology

Origin of printing paper

First recorded in 1780–90

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Silicon dioxide is found in paints and printing paper, for example, and is also used as a food additive.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2024

Use regular printing paper for the gift wrap, said Ms. Madfis, and card stock for the rest.

From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2021

Ducey was on the board of printing paper manufacturer Verso Paper Corp, which was controlled by Apollo, from May 2006 until July 2016, according to corporate disclosures.

From Reuters ● Oct. 30, 2020

At best, I completed simple administrative tasks, such as printing paper and hoarding Post-its, with mild competence.

From Salon ● Feb. 10, 2014

But is then only the romance-manufacturer invested with the supreme criminal jurisdiction, and is only his printing paper a place of execution?

From The Invisible Lodge by Jean Paul

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