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Whiteness |
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Table 2, Table 2.2
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Pronunciation
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Subdomain (1st level): |
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Properties |
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Subdomain (2nd level): |
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Optical properties |
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Grammatical category: |
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Simple term |
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Grammar notes: |
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Uncountable |
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Definition: |
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Extent to which a sheet of paper approaches theoretically perfect white due to high brightness, high light scattering and minimum perceivable hue. |
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Definition source: |
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EN 9 |
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Context: |
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Whiteness is increased by adding OBAs, blue dyes, pigments with a high light scattering coefficient (eg: PCC), and by bleaching. Ideally, whiteness should represent reflectance over the complete visible spectrum. |
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Context source: |
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EN 10 |
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Attestation: |
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2 |
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Phraseological unit: |
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High whiteness, soft whiteness |
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Co-hyponyms: |
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Gloss, Colour, Opacity, Transparency |
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Hyperonyms: |
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Optical properties |
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Related terms: |
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Brightness |
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It:
Bianchezza
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Degree of reliability IT:
3
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Fr:
Blancheur
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Degree of reliability FR:
3
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