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crayon à mine tendre [1 record]

Record 1 2022-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Writing Instruments
  • Art Supplies
  • Architectural Drafting and Tools
CONT

The hardness rating of pencil lead is usually stamped on the casing. Hard lead pencils are labelled with an H, while soft lead pencils are labelled with a B (for black).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'écriture
  • Matériel d'artistes
  • Dessin architectural et instruments
CONT

Dans la classification couramment utilisée, les crayons à mine tendre sont répertoriés sous la lettre B (pour «black») [...]

Spanish

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