nounmasculinepl: newsprint (uncountable) or newsprints (when referring to multiple types/rolls)
papel de jornal
1. inexpensive paper made from wood pulp, used primarily for printing newspapers
The newspaper was printed on cheap newsprint that yellowed quickly.
O jornal foi impresso em papel de jornal barato que amarelou rapidamente.
2. the paper material itself as a commodity or product
Rising newsprint costs affected the publishing industry significantly.
O aumento dos custos do papel de jornal afetou significativamente a indústria de publicações.
Newsprint became a crucial commodity during the 20th century's newspaper boom in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, concerns about newsprint availability and cost have been central to debates about freedom of press and media democratization. The term reflects the industrial heritage of print media, now declining with digital transformation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
newsprint yellow - describing the characteristic yellowing of old newspaper
worth its weight in newsprint - something of minimal value
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