print-through

noun

1. the unwanted transfer of a recorded magnetic field pattern from one turn of magnetic tape to the preceding or succeeding turn on a reel, causing distortion

Example Sentences

The hull is handlaid with woven roving; Coremat is used to increase thickness and minimize print-through, while a vinylester-resin skin coat is laid on below the waterline to reduce the chance of blistering.

From Time Magazine Archive

Epoxy resin also shrinks less than polyester, so an epoxy hull is less likely to show print-through after exposure to the tropical sun�but Alden Yachts goes a step further and post-cures the Brenton Reef 40's hull and deck, gradually heating them to 190 degrees in a giant oven to ensure the laminate is thoroughly cured, a major advantage.

From Time Magazine Archive