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BRILLIANCE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- brilliance
1, record 1, English, brilliance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- brilliancy 2, record 1, English, brilliancy
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] intensity of the internal and external reflections of white light from the crown of a polished diamond or other gemstone. 3, record 1, English, - brilliance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The proportions, the relationship between the various parts of the stone, determine the fire and brilliance of the diamond. If the proportions are not optimal, undesirable visual effects may occur. 4, record 1, English, - brilliance
Record 1, Key term(s)
- diamond brilliancy
- diamond brilliance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- brillance
1, record 1, French, brillance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualité des réflexions internes et externes de la lumière blanche par la couronne d'un diamant taillé. 2, record 1, French, - brillance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les proportions ou rapports internes entre les différentes parties du diamant déterminent le feu et la brillance de la pierre. Si les proportions ne sont pas idéales, il peut apparaître des effets visuels indésirables. 3, record 1, French, - brillance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-08-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Astronomy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- brilliance
1, record 2, English, brilliance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Measure of the luminosity of a body in a given spectral region. 2, record 2, English, - brilliance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- brillance
1, record 2, French, brillance
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quotient de l'intensité lumineuse diffusée par une surface éclairée dans une direction déterminée, par l'aire de cette surface projetée sur un plan normal à cette direction. 2, record 2, French, - brillance
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- brilliance 1, record 3, English, brilliance
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See "brilliancy" 1, record 3, English, - brilliance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- facteur de luminance 1, record 3, French, facteur%20de%20luminance
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- clarté 1, record 3, French, clart%C3%A9
- nuance 1, record 3, French, nuance
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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