ADDITIVE. Substance that is added to an ink to change its initial properties.

CAPILLARY FILM. Sheet of pre-sensitized emulsion which adheres to the mesh with water and after the excess water is removed with the help of a squeegee, is dried and then later, developed.

CATALYST. Chemical product that makes it possible to accelerate or complete the polymerization of a compound.

COVERAGE. Ability of an ink to cover or superimpose its own color over that on which it has been printed.

CURER. Generic name by which additives for improving washing resistance of water based textile inks, are known. Normally, they are compounds based on urea-formaldehyde resins.

DEGREASING. Removal of grease material before fabricating the screen frame. Degreasing will help to improve the curing of the screen emulsion.

DIAZO. A photosensitive chemical or process by which screen printing emulsions are made sensitive to actinic light; characterized by its controlled definition, low toxicity and useful life.

DISPERSION. A uniform suspension of fine, solid materials in a liquid medium.

DPI. : Dots per inch (abbreviation of the English Capitals). It refers to the definition of digital or computer printing (arranged).