Definitions

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  • noun A device, particularly one used in the printing of documents, which propels tiny droplets of ink to the paper.
  • noun An inkjet printer.

Etymologies

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ink +‎ jet

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Examples

  • This last one is causing me the most grief - lots of feathering on so-called inkjet paper.

    D*I*Y Planner - Comments 2009

  • The company has relied in large part on patent settlements for revenue in recent years as it waits for new business lines, such as inkjet printers, to gain traction.

    Kodak, Shutterfly Trade Patent Suits Melissa Korn 2010

  • The wooden sheets can be used in almost any kind of inkjet printer from office to home.

    Can you believe it! You can now print on inkjet wood veneer Thatsnews 2009

  • The wooden sheets can be used in almost any kind of inkjet printer from office to home.

    Archive 2009-01-01 Thatsnews 2009

  • Hence the word "inkjet" isn't exactly prominent in the marketing of giclée products, despite that being exactly what the process is.

    Gicleur d'encre Ray Girvan 2004

  • Hence the word "inkjet" isn't exactly prominent in the marketing of giclée products, despite that being exactly what the process is.

    Archive 2004-10-01 Ray Girvan 2004

  • PrintCountry. com is a leading online store for discount office and printer supplies such as inkjet printer ink cartridges and laser toner cartridges.

    KansasCity.com: Front Page 2010

  • The research covers revenue shares of the various MEMS products such as inkjet heads, accelerometers, gyroscope, pressure sensors, microphones, RF MEMS and others.

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 admin 2010

  • I have a Canon all-in-one kind of inkjet photo-printer that does a great job.

    D*I*Y Planner - Comments rackpuller 2010

  • Knowing the answer to this question might enable researchers to design systems that precisely control bead formation, leading to improvements in various technologies such as inkjet printing.

    PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010

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