Foxing — is a term describing the age related spots and browning seen on vintage paper documents such as books, postage stamps, certificates, and so forth. The name is believed to derive from the fox like reddish brown color of the stains. Paper so… … Wikipedia
foxing — FÓXING s. n. formă de degradare a documentelor de arhivă pe suport de hârtie din apariţia unor pete punctiforme cu aspect ruginiu. (cf. engl. fox, vulpe) Trimis de raduborza, 15.09.2007. Sursa: MDN … Dicționar Român
foxing — A brownish yellow, patchy discoloration of paper caused by the action of mold on iron salts, which are present in most paper. Foxing usually results from high relative humidity typically when a work is hung on a damp wall. To prevent foxing,… … Glossary of Art Terms
foxing — noun Date: 1873 brownish spots on old paper < some foxing on the pages > … New Collegiate Dictionary
foxing — /fok sing/, n. 1. material used to cover the upper portion of a shoe. 2. discoloration, as of book leaves or prints. [FOX + ING1] * * * … Universalium
foxing — noun The discolouration of printed material with brown marks … Wiktionary
foxing — fÉ‘ks /fÉ’ks n. type of animal from the dog family; fur from a fox; shrewd and cunning person v. act with cunning; cheat, deceive, bewilder (Slang) … English contemporary dictionary
foxing — fox·ing … English syllables
foxing — /ˈfɒksɪŋ/ (say foksing) noun spotting or staining on prints, drawings, etc., caused by the growth of mildew …
foxing — ˈfäksiŋ noun ( s) Etymology: from foxed, after such pairs as English colored: coloring 1. : discoloration; especially : brownish spots in the paper of old books 2 … Useful english dictionary
