dimensional stability
That property of a paper, board, etc., which
relates to the consistency of its dimensions. The
property is associated with changes occurring in a
material due to changes in moisture content, the
application of load, or simply with the passage of
time. Dimensional stability of paper is important
in printing, especially in multi-color processes,
since papers with poor dimensional stability may
give misregister. This is because, when they are
run through the press, the dimensions change from
one color run to the next. See also: CREEP ;HYGROEXPANSIVITY .
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