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Record 1 1992-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
  • Wool Industry
CONT

Bur picking is a series of mechanical actions in which the wool is carried over toothed rollers ... A combination of centrifugal force and air currents removes much of the vegetable matter.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
  • Industrie lainière
CONT

pour éliminer les brins de paille ou chardons adhérents à la laine (...) L'épaillage mécanique s'effectue par le passage de la laine entre des cylindres garnis de pointes.

Spanish

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