dendritic growths
Minute to relatively large discolorations in a
sheet of paper due to oxidation of minute
particles of metal present in the paper. The
presence of the metal is generally believed to be
due to the use of metal beaters. etc., in the
manufacture of the paper. With the passage of
time, irregular fern-shaped designs radiate from
the particles. See also: FOXING . (140 )
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