duplex
1. A term used with reference to the texture,
finish, or color of a paper. A duplex texture
refers to a paper that may be smooth on one side
and rough on the other, while a duplex finish
refers to a paper that may have a linen finish on
one side and a burlap finish on the other, and so
on. A duplex color refers to a paper that is
stained on one side only, or that is colored with
different colors on either side. A duplex color
may also be obtained by laminating together two
papers of different colors. 2. A general term
applied to a paper or board with two or more
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