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polishing oil [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

An oil of varying viscosity used to aid polishing.

CONT

Sometimes, polishing oil gets inside the gem, blackening the stone. These black traces in the "gardens" are difficult to clean even with acid.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Huile de viscosité variable utilisée pour la taille.

Spanish

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