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Grammage (en)
Table 2, Table 2.3
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Subdomain (1st level):  Properties
Subdomain (2nd level):  Mechanical properties
Grammatical category:  Simple term
Grammar notes:  Countable
Definition:  Mass per unit area of paper, expressed as grams per square meter.
Definition source:  EN 9
Context:  The metric designation, grammage (grams per square meter), is becoming the accepted term for areal density. (Grammage is one of a few non-SI units used in the industry, and g/mē should be converted to kg/mē when any calculations are made). Older names are basis weight and substance.
Context source:  EN 48
Attestation:  2
Phraseological unit:  Low grammages, High grammages, Grammage profile, profiles of grammage
Co-hyponyms:  Formation, Caliper, Bulk, Wire side, Grain direction, Stiffness, Tensile strength, Bursting strength, Tearing strength, Folding endurance, Abrasion resistance
Hyperonyms:  Mechanical properties
Synonyms:  Basis weight, Substance
It:  Grammatura
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Grammage
Degree of reliability FR:  3