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Table 2, Table 2.3
Pronunciation
Subdomain (1st level):  Properties
Subdomain (2nd level):  Mechanical properties
Grammatical category:  Simple term
Grammar notes:  Uncountable
Definition:  The number obtained by dividing the caliper in microns of paper or board, by its grammage. i.e. mass per unit volume.
Definition source:  EN 3
Context:  Mechanical pulps produced by the original method of ’grinding’ are often described as groundwood mechanical or wood-containing grades. Papers made mainly from such pulp are relatively cheap, print well, have good bulk, opacity and dimensional stability.
Context source:  EN 29
Attestation:  2
Phraseological unit:  Good bulk, high bulk
Co-hyponyms:  Formation, Grammage, Caliper, Wire side, Grain direction, Stiffness, Tensile strength, Bursting strength, Tearing strength, Folding endurance, Abrasion resistance
Hyperonyms:  Mechanical properties
Synonyms:  Specific volume
Antonyms:  Apparent density
It:  Mano
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Main
Degree of reliability FR:  3