supercalender

[ soo-per-kal-uhn-der ]

noun

1. a roll or set of rolls for giving a high, smooth finish to paper.

verb (used with object)

1. to finish (paper) in a supercalender.

supercalender

/ ˌsuːpəˈkæləndə /

noun

1. a calender with a number of rollers that gives a high gloss to paper

verb

1. tr to produce a glossy finish on (paper) by pressing in a supercalender

Derived Forms

• ˌsuperˈcalendered, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of supercalender¹

First recorded in 1885–90; super- + calender