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Caliper
Table 2, Table 2.3
Pronunciation
Subdomain (1st level):  Properties
Subdomain (2nd level):  Mechanical properties
Grammatical category:  Simple term
Grammar notes:  Countable
Definition:  Thickness of a paper sheet, measured under specified conditions.
Definition source:  EN 9
Context:  The content of clay in paper usually is limited by decreasing strength properties and decreasing caliper at a given smoothness and basis weight.
Context source:  EN 8
Attestation:  2
Co-hyponyms:  Formation, Grammage, Bulk, Wire side, Grain direction, Stiffness, Tensile strength, Bursting strength, Tearing strength, Folding endurance, Abrasion resistance
Hyperonyms:  Mechanical properties
Synonyms:  Thickness
Related terms:  Micrometer, Microns
It:  Spessore
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Épaisseur
Degree of reliability FR:  3