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LWC (en)
Table 1
Pronunciation
Subdomain (1st level):  Classification
Grammatical category:  Complex term
Grammar notes:  Uncountable
Definition:  Light weight, two-side coated mechanical reel printing paper with a grammage of less than 72 gsm. It is used for magazines, mail-order catalogues etc. that are mostly produced in gravure or web offset printing.
Definition source:  EN 7
Context:  In the 1980s, interest in short dwell coaters revived due to the high demand for LWC.
Context source:  EN 18
Attestation:  2
Co-hyponyms:  Art paper, Pigmented paper, MWC
Hyperonyms:  Two-sided coated paper
It:  Patinatino
Degree of reliability IT:  3
Fr:  Papier LWC
Degree of reliability FR:  3
Notes:  The term “LWC” is the short form of “Light Weight Coated”.