by 1909, shortening of decalcomania, from French décalcomanie, from décalquer (18c.) "transferring of a tracing from specially prepared paper to glass, porcelain, etc." (in vogue in France 1840s, England 1862-64), from de- "off" + calquer "to press," from Italian calcare, from Latin calcare "to tread on, press."
Time was when there were only printers employed in making the sheets that were stuck on the ware, giving the old-time term of "plain print." This form of decoration was succeeded a few years ago by the decalcomania or "decal." This "decal" is an imported sheet, lithographed, and the little sprigs, flowers and scenes are cut out and stuck on the ware. ["Brick, the Leading Clay Journal," April 1909]
实用例句
1. The decal doesn't adhere to the window.
这种印花胶纸粘不到窗子上.
来自辞典例句
2. The contribution entitles you to a reflective decal.
因为你的捐助我们授予你这个闪光的标签.
来自电影对白
3. If applicable, remove the cover from face of decal.
如果可行, 从贴纸表面拆下覆盖物.
来自互联网
4. We can produce all kinds of ceramic ashtray, like glazed, decal, etc.
供应各种陶瓷烟灰缸, 如:色釉, 白色烤花等.
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5. Decalcomania paper: Themporary base paper for decal process.
