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Paper Base: Support for the emulsion used in printing papers.

Albumen Paper: Printing paper invented by blanquart-evrard in the mid-19th century where egg whites were used to coat the paper base prior to sensitization. The albumen added to the brightness of the white . . . View Full Definition

Paper Grade: Numerical and terminological description of paper contrast: numbers 0 - 1 soft: number 2 normal: number 3 hard: number 4 - 5 very hard: number 6 ultra hard. Similar grade number from differe . . . View Full Definition

Paper Profit (Or Loss): If you own an asset that increases in value, any increase in value is a paper profit, or unrealized gain. If you sell the asset for more than you paid to buy it, your paper profit becomes an . . . View Full Definition

Paper Safe: Light-tight container for unexposed photographic papers, with an easy open positive closing lid.

Paper Gain (Loss): Unrealized capital gain (loss) on securities held in a portfolio based on a comparison of current market price to original cost.

Paper Characteristic Curve: Describes a graphical relationship between exposure values and image density of a printing paper. Each brand of paper may have a different initial characteristic curve. The shape of the curv . . . View Full Definition

P Base: A special mounting similar to 'D' flange except with a machine fit tenon recessed instead of protruding. Usually found on pumps.

Paper: A substance produced from wood-pulp, rags or other material with fibres. It is thought that the art of making paper started in China with Tsai-lun about CE 105. It is likely that the inventi . . . View Full Definition

Paper Dealer: A brokerage firm that buys and sells commercial paper to make a profit.