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LACA [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Food Additives
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lac
1, record 1, English, lac
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lack 2, record 1, English, lack
correct
- gum lac 3, record 1, English, gum%20lac
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A resinous substance secreted by the lac insect and used chiefly in the form of shellac. 4, record 1, English, - lac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lac insect, ... Laccifer lacca, a tropical and semitropical scale insect or coccid. The insects feed on wild and cultivated plants, including banyan and fig trees and some 30 other trees and shrubs in India and other parts of southern Asia and adjacent islands. The females exude quantities of wax or lac, which envelops their bodies in a coating one-fourth to one-half inch thick. They produce two or three generations a year. 5, record 1, English, - lac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lac ... [is] used in the manufacture of shellac. 6, record 1, English, - lac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Do not confuse with shellac. 7, record 1, English, - lac
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gomme laque
1, record 1, French, gomme%20laque
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gomme-laque 2, record 1, French, gomme%2Dlaque
correct, feminine noun
- laque 3, record 1, French, laque
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résine d'origine partiellement animale, soluble dans l'alcool [...], fournie par un insecte, Coccus lacca, vivant sur les branches de diverses espèces d'arbres en Inde et en Indochine. La gomme est sécrétée, en même temps qu'une matière colorante rouge, par les femelles, qui en recouvrent leurs œufs. Elle forme sur les branches une couche de 3 à 8 mm. 4, record 1, French, - gomme%20laque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gomme-laque a de nombreuses applications et est notamment utilisée dans les vernis à l'alcool [...] [Après récolte et purification] la résine est [...] fondue avec un peu de colophane, puis filtrée et laminée : on obtient ainsi la laque en écailles ou shellac. 4, record 1, French, - gomme%20laque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Malgré son nom, la gomme-laque n'est pas une gomme, mais une résine. 5, record 1, French, - gomme%20laque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gomme laque : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 6, record 1, French, - gomme%20laque
Record 1, Key term(s)
- résine laque
- laque en écailles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- goma laca
1, record 1, Spanish, goma%20laca
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- laca 2, record 1, Spanish, laca
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resina de Ficus religiosa y otras plantas, tras ser atacadas por el insecto Laccifer lacca. Inflamable. Riesgo de incendio. Se emplea en la industria de lacas y barnices. 1, record 1, Spanish, - goma%20laca
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lacquer
1, record 2, English, lacquer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hair lacquer 2, record 2, English, hair%20lacquer
correct
- hair spray 3, record 2, English, hair%20spray
correct
- hair fixer 4, record 2, English, hair%20fixer
- styling mist 5, record 2, English, styling%20mist
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dressing (as an alcoholic solution of a gum or resin) for the hair usually applied by spraying and intended to keep the hair smooth and in place. 6, record 2, English, - lacquer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hair lacquers and sprays. These products "hold the set" and keep the hair looking as if it were just done at the beauty parlor. ... Hair lacquers usually come in either a plastic squeeze bottle or an aerosol. The early products contained shellac, and many still do. ... Pressurized hair sprays contain PVP, alcohol, sorbitol, and water. 7, record 2, English, - lacquer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fixatif
1, record 2, French, fixatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fixateur 2, record 2, French, fixateur
correct, masculine noun
- produit fixateur 3, record 2, French, produit%20fixateur
correct, masculine noun
- produit fixatif 3, record 2, French, produit%20fixatif
correct, masculine noun
- laque capillaire 4, record 2, French, laque%20capillaire
correct, feminine noun
- laque pour cheveux 5, record 2, French, laque%20pour%20cheveux
correct, feminine noun
- laque 6, record 2, French, laque
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
«Fixatif» : Produit permettant de fixer une coiffure. 7, record 2, French, - fixatif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
«Fixateur» : Produit mucilagineux servant à maintenir en place les cheveux coiffés. 8, record 2, French, - fixatif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le terme «fixateur» désigne aussi le : ] Produit oxydant utilisé dans la deuxième phase d'une permanente pour fixer l'ondulation. 8, record 2, French, - fixatif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 DEF
«Laque» : Produit capillaire qui, vaporisé sur les cheveux coiffés, les enveloppe d'un film de substances polymères permettant le maintien de la chevelure. 8, record 2, French, - fixatif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 DEF
«Laque» : Produit que l'on vaporise sur les cheveux pour les fixer. [Ex :] Une bombe de laque. 7, record 2, French, - fixatif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les termes «(produit) (fixateur)» et «(produit" fixatif» possèdent un sens plus large que les termes «laque (pour cheveux)», comme l'illustre le contexte qui suit. 9, record 2, French, - fixatif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fixateurs. Les produits fixatifs se présentent sous forme de : liquide (plus ou moins visqueux); émulsion (lait en flacon); crème (en tube ou en pot); solide (en bâton ou tube) appelé cosmétique. [...] Leur composition est faite de différentes substances, telles que : les gommes [...]; les laques [...]; les produits synthétiques [...] Les fixatifs liquides comprennent : a) les produits pour faciliter la mise en plis [...] b) les laques pour fixer la coiffure [...] 3, record 2, French, - fixatif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme anglais «styling mist» désigne une laque de coiffage contenue dans un pulvérisateur au lieu d'une bombe pression comme dans l'ancien modèle. Cette laque est pulvérisée sur les cheveux comme un nuage, une vapeur. Renseignement obtenu de l'École de coiffure du Collège Algonquin d'Ottawa. 10, record 2, French, - fixatif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Voir fiche «Spray Net». 9, record 2, French, - fixatif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Peinado
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- laca
1, record 2, Spanish, laca
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-05-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lake
1, record 3, English, lake
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lake pigment 2, record 3, English, lake%20pigment
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An organic pigment produced by the interaction of an oil-soluble organic dye, a precipitant, and an absorptive inorganic substrate. 3, record 3, English, - lake
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A lake is an organic pigment prepared by precipiting a soluble color with a form of aluminum, calcium, barium potassium, strontium, or zirconium, which then makes the colors insoluble. Not all colors are suitable for making lakes. 4, record 3, English, - lake
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lake ... Uses: Printing inks; wallpaper inks; metal decorative coatings; coated fabrics; rubber; plastics; food colorants. 3, record 3, English, - lake
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Insoluble in water. 3, record 3, English, - lake
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pigment laqué
1, record 3, French, pigment%20laqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- laque 2, record 3, French, laque
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pigment particulier obtenu par fixation d'une matière colorante organique soluble, naturelle ou artificielle, sur un support généralement minéral. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 3, record 3, French, - pigment%20laqu%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
laque : Appellation impropre donnée par contraction de langage, aux pigments laqués; l'emploi, dans cette acception du vocable «laque» n'est pas admis dans la terminologie française. 4, record 3, French, - pigment%20laqu%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre cette «laque» avec le vernis naturel du même nom. 5, record 3, French, - pigment%20laqu%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pigment laqué : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 6, record 3, French, - pigment%20laqu%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- laca
1, record 3, Spanish, laca
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-11-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- varnish in an engine
1, record 4, English, varnish%20in%20an%20engine
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- lacquer 2, record 4, English, lacquer
correct, less frequent, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hard, dry, generally lustrous deposit, sometimes called lacquer, which cannot be removed by wiping with a soft cloth. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 4, English, - varnish%20in%20an%20engine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
varnish in an engine; lacquer: terms standardized by ISO. 3, record 4, English, - varnish%20in%20an%20engine
Record 4, Key term(s)
- varnish
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vernis dans un moteur
1, record 4, French, vernis%20dans%20un%20moteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- laque 2, record 4, French, laque
correct, feminine noun, less frequent, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dépôt dur, sec, généralement brillant, parfois appelé laque, qui ne peut être enlevé au moyen d'un chiffon doux. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 4, French, - vernis%20dans%20un%20moteur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vernis dans un moteur : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 4, French, - vernis%20dans%20un%20moteur
Record 4, Key term(s)
- vernis
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
- Mantenimiento y reparación (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Productos negros (Petróleo)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- laca
1, record 4, Spanish, laca
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-11-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Pulp and Paper
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lacquer
1, record 5, English, lacquer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solution used for coating paper or for producing a glossy, decorative or protective film on the surface of a paper. 1, record 5, English, - lacquer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Pâtes et papier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vernis-laque
1, record 5, French, vernis%2Dlaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solution utilisée pour donner du brillant au papier ainsi que pour protéger l'encre et le papier. 1, record 5, French, - vernis%2Dlaque
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il peut s'agir d'un vernissage général de tou te la surface de la feuille, ou d'un vernissage avec réserves. Le vernissage général se fait au vernis à l'alcool, ou au vernis-laque, sur vernisseuse. 2, record 5, French, - vernis%2Dlaque
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
- Pasta y papel
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- laca
1, record 5, Spanish, laca
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-11-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lacquer
1, record 6, English, lacquer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solution of film-forming substances in volatile solvents, e.g. a spirit lacquer or varnish consists of shellac or other gums dissolved in methylated spirit. Lacquers may be pigmented or clear, and dry by the evaporation of solvents only, not by oxidation. (In US lacquers include those drying by oxidation.) The most important lacquers are the cellulose lacquers. 2, record 6, English, - lacquer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vernis-laque
1, record 6, French, vernis%2Dlaque
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vernis, en général coloré, susceptible de produire, par séchage, des feuils durs, résistants, lisses et tendus, et qui, en raison de leurs propriétés optiques particulières, donnent en outre une impression de profondeur rappelant celle d'une laque. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 1, record 6, French, - vernis%2Dlaque
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vernis-laque : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 2, record 6, French, - vernis%2Dlaque
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- laca
1, record 6, Spanish, laca
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-07-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Industry
- Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- lake toner 1, record 7, English, lake%20toner
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nearly pure heavy-metal salts of dye, insoluble in water. 1, record 7, English, - lake%20toner
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industrie des plastiques
- Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- colorant semi-organique
1, record 7, French, colorant%20semi%2Dorganique
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria de plásticos
- Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- laca
1, record 7, Spanish, laca
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-11-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Ladies Apparel Contractors Association
1, record 8, English, Ladies%20Apparel%20Contractors%20Association
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- LACA 1, record 8, English, LACA
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Popular Price Dress Contractors Association 1, record 8, English, Popular%20Price%20Dress%20Contractors%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- United Popular Dress Manufacturers Association 1, record 8, English, United%20Popular%20Dress%20Manufacturers%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formerly: (1977) Popular Price Dress Contractors Association. Supersedes: United Popular Dress Manufacturers Association (founded 1939) 1, record 8, English, - Ladies%20Apparel%20Contractors%20Association
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Ladies Apparel Contractors Association
1, record 8, French, Ladies%20Apparel%20Contractors%20Association
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- LACA 1, record 8, French, LACA
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Popular Price Dress Contractors Association 1, record 8, French, Popular%20Price%20Dress%20Contractors%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
- United Popular Dress Manufacturers Association 1, record 8, French, United%20Popular%20Dress%20Manufacturers%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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