amount of ink

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meaningsofamountandink

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amount
noun[C]
uk
/əˈmaʊnt/us
/əˈmaʊnt/
a collection or mass, especially of something that cannot ...
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ink
noun[C or U]
uk
/ɪŋk/us
/ɪŋk/
coloured liquid used for writing, printing, ...
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(Definition ofamountandinkfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofamount of ink

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It is assumed that an approximately equalamountofinkwas marked on each paper, therefore this should not affect the results.
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Still, given theamountofinkthat has been devoted to the question, it is clear that some people have cared.
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Cuts are made even on the copy books of the children, in theamountofinkthey use and in the furniture.
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A measuredamountofinkis deposited upon the surface of the printing plate (or printing cylinder) using an anilox roll.
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Factors influencing this include: skin type, location, color,amountofink, scarring or tissue change, and layering.
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The type color of a particular typeface affects theamountofinkon the page, also known as its "blackness".
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A highly porous substrate generally requires higheramountofinkcompared to a less porous substrate.
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Because of theamountofinkrequired for impressions, and the inexact image rendering, surface printing has a very distinct look.
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Theamountofinkthat remains in the skin throughout the healing process determines how the final tattoo will look.
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Ink is absorbed between the needle and the tube wall, preventing an excessiveamountofinkfrom being released.
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To avoid getting a final product with a smudgy or lumpy look, it must be ensured that theamountofinkon the printing plate is not excessive.
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The absence of ink on the rest of the stamp reduces theamountofinktransferred through the vapor phase that can potentially affect the pattern.
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Inkjet printers require periodical head cleaning, which consumes a considerableamountofink, and will drive printing costs higher especially if the printer is unused for long periods.
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In addition, excessive amounts of ink may not have a chance to fully dry before the printed result comes into contact with other pages.
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When an electrical charge is applied to them, the piezoelectric elements bend backward, drawing precise amounts of ink from the ink chamber into the firing chamber.
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