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fine grain [3 records]

Record 1 2019-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Xylology (The Study of Wood)
CONT

Large diameter cells produce a coarse (open) texture or grain (i.e. greater macroscopic porosity in wood), while small diameter cells form a fine texture or grain.

PHR

close-grain wood

French

Domaine(s)
  • Xylologie (Étude des bois)
CONT

L'apparence texturée de la surface du bois résulte de la différence entre la dimension des pores ainsi que la largeur et la quantité des rayons ou vaisseaux. Les bois qui ont des larges rayons sont qualifiés de rugueux et les bois qui ont des vaisseaux étroits sont considérés comme étant de texture fine.

PHR

bois à grain fin

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Xilología (Estudio de la madera)
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Record 2 2002-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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Record 3 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
DEF

Characterized by comparatively fine graininess.

OBS

Used of a photographic image or photographic emulsion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
DEF

Se dit d'une émulsion photographique dans laquelle le pouvoir résolvant est relativement élevé (120 lignes par mm pour fixer les idées).

Spanish

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