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Pressing

Scope note

Forming by means of pressure, especially a steady, overall pressure.

This term has 61 records attributed within our system.

Term type

AAT
Technique

Getty AAT term number

300053136

Broader Terms used

forming

Narrower Terms used

nipping
calendering

Equivalent Terms used

pressed

Created

13yrs ago

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