TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

BRILLIANCY [1 record]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2007-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

[The] intensity of the internal and external reflections of white light from the crown of a polished diamond or other gemstone.

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.

Key term(s)
  • diamond brilliancy
  • diamond brilliance

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Qualité des réflexions internes et externes de la lumière blanche par la couronne d'un diamant taillé.

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.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: