showthrough

[US]/ˈʃəʊθruː/
[UK]/ˈʃoʊθruː/

Translation

n.the visibility of printing, images, or markings from the reverse side of paper; lack of opacity; unevenness or patchiness in a paper/board surface that makes underlying layers or marks visible
v.to appear, be revealed, or show faintly through a covering

Phrases & Collocations

showthrough effect

showthrough problem

showthrough occurs

reduce showthrough

prevent showthrough

showthrough visible

showthrough paper

showthrough ink

showthrough showing

showthrough showed

Example Sentences

the showthrough of the cable bundle made the installation look messy.

there was slight showthrough along the seam after the repair.

we noticed showthrough on the label when it got wet.

the showthrough of the undercoat ruined the final finish.

careful sanding reduced showthrough at the edges.

extra primer helped prevent showthrough on the patched area.

under bright light, the showthrough became obvious.

the showthrough of the backing fabric affected the color.

we used a thicker paper stock to minimize showthrough.

the showthrough from the previous paint layer was hard to hide.

after a second coat, the showthrough was barely noticeable.

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