What is the Yellowing - What is yellowing??

A defect in the appearance of paper or other materials characterised by a gradual change in colour most commonly involving yellow or brown hues forming Yellowing may occur when a label is exposed to sunlight or UV light for extended periods of time it is also a natural effect of the passage of time

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Bleached Paper - What is bleached paper?

Definition of BLEACHED PAPER:

Paper that has been treated with chemicals in order to artificially lighten the colour of the paper or increase its brightness. Bleaching is done during the paper manufacturing process while the paper is still in a pulp form. Bleaching can also help to prevent discolouration during storage, stop yellowing during exposure to sunlight, and maintain the strength of the material during the rest of the manufacturing process. Bleaching can also be done to a variety of other materials.

A roll of paper that is partially unrolled; the bleached paper has a bright white smooth surface.

Here is the Harvard-style citation to use if you would like to reference this definition of the term bleached paper:
Label Planet (2020) What is bleached paper? | Bleached Paper Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/bleached-paper/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).

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