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LUSTRE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-07-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Coining
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lustre
1, record 1, English, lustre
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bloom 1, record 1, English, bloom
correct, noun
- sheen 1, record 1, English, sheen
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The brightness on the surface of an uncirculated numismatic object resulting from the centrifugal flow of metal caused by striking with dies. 1, record 1, English, - lustre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mint lustre or bloom is somewhat frosty in appearance as opposed to the mirror-like smoothness of the field of a proof. Since the lustre of a coin can vary considerably due to factors such as wear, polishing of dies or blanks, exposure to chemicals, humidity, or temperature extremes, etc., it is an important indicator of the condition or grade of a coin. The qualities of lustre are often described by such adjectives as fiery, frosty, light frost, heavy frost, satiny, flat looking, matte, semi-matte, and so on. Although normally brilliant, with time, lustre may become dull, spotted, or discoloured. Lustre is easily worn through with the slightest amount of circulation and strong chemical cleaners will destroy it. Once the mint lustre is gone it cannot be properly restored. 1, record 1, English, - lustre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Monnayage
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lustre
1, record 1, French, lustre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-11-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Mineralogy
- Optics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- luster
1, record 2, English, luster
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lustre 2, record 2, English, lustre
correct, Great Britain
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In mineralogy, a variation in the nature of the reflecting surface of minerals. 1, record 2, English, - luster
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The principal kinds of lusters are: metallic, adamantine, vitreous, resinous, pearly, silky and greasy. 1, record 2, English, - luster
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Minéralogie
- Optique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- éclat
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9clat
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propriété que possèdent les corps de réfléchir plus ou moins la lumière. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9clat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'éclat métallique [...] l'éclat [...] vitreux. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9clat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudio de las gemas
- Mineralogía
- Óptica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- lustre
1, record 2, Spanish, lustre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-09-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lustre
1, record 3, English, lustre
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heat calendering is a manufacturing process that involves passing the fabric, under pressure, between heated rollers to provide a glossiness, hardness, lustre or sheen. 1, record 3, English, - lustre
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lustre
1, record 3, French, lustre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Apprêt (des étoffes, des fourrures) qui donne de l'éclat. 1, record 3, French, - lustre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le calandrage à chaud est un procédé de fabrication qui comporte le passage du tissu, sous pression, entre des rouleaux chauffés, afin de conférer au tissu brillance, dureté, lustre ou chatoiement. 2, record 3, French, - lustre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-10-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lustre 1, record 4, English, lustre
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lustre
1, record 4, French, lustre
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effet produit par la projection de deux images, identiques mais de couleur différente, l'une sur l'autre; l'aspect réalisé est celui d'une surface d'apparence miroitante. 1, record 4, French, - lustre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 2, record 4, French, - lustre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Clay Working Methods (Ceramics)
- Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lustre
1, record 5, English, lustre
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- luster 2, record 5, English, luster
correct
- luster decoration 3, record 5, English, luster%20decoration
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin metallic coating on glaze. 4, record 5, English, - lustre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some lustres look like mother-of-pearl, some are coloured and some combine metallic and coloured effects with iridescence. 5, record 5, English, - lustre
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de la céramique
- Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lustre
1, record 5, French, lustre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] des particules métalliques très fines en solution qui permettent d'obtenir des reflets métalliques variables. 2, record 5, French, - lustre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les lustres [...] sont des effets d'irisation métallisés sur les glaçures. 3, record 5, French, - lustre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-07-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ornamental Glassware
- Glassware
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lustre 1, record 6, English, lustre
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Glass National Reference Collection, Parks Canada: Display cabinet labels. 1, record 6, English, - lustre
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Miscellaneous glassware 1, record 6, English, - lustre
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Verrerie d'art
- Objets en verre
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pendille
1, record 6, French, pendille
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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