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Record 1 2022-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
CONT

Cocoons are dried to kill the pupae inside in a process called stifling. ... There are three main methods of drying the cocoons. ... In hot-air drying, the cocoons are placed in thin layers in oven-like machines that blow hot air over [them].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
CONT

Une fois les cocons constitués, ils sont soumis à l'étouffage à l'air chaud pour tuer la chrysalide, puis expédiés à la filature. À la filature, la soie est dévidée puis filée.

Spanish

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