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gritty [2 records]

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Record 1 2005-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation (General)
DEF

Containing, covered with, or ressembling grit.

OBS

grit: Minute rough granules, as of sand or stone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction (Généralités)
DEF

Qui contient des grumeaux.

OBS

grumeau : Petite rugosité qui apparaît au toucher sur une surface lisse.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
OBS

A product is said to be gritty when it contains large particles, either from insufficient grinding or by the presence of large, hard particles of foreign materials.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
OBS

Se dit d'un produit de peinture contenant des petits grains, résultat d'un broyage insuffisant, ou des particules.

Spanish

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