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FATIGUING [3 records]

Record 1 2011-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Effects of Pollution
  • Morphology and General Physiology
DEF

Form of sensory adaptation in which a decrease in sensitivity occurs.

OBS

sensory fatigue: Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Effets de la pollution
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
DEF

Forme de l'adaptation sensorielle correspondant à une diminution d'acuité.

OBS

fatigue sensorielle : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO et par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-04-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
  • Distilling Industries (Food Ind.)
DEF

A method of sampling whisky by sense of smell only.

OBS

Used by professional tasters and blenders to avoid fatiguing the palate and/or intoxication.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
  • Distillerie (Alimentation)
DEF

Sentir (une odeur) en aspirant par le nez.

OBS

Façon de déguster un whisky que les dégustateurs professionnels utilisent pour découvrir les arômes.

Spanish

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Record 3 1992-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pharmacodynamie
  • Drogues et toxicomanie

Spanish

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