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CARAT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Agriculture - General
- Crop Protection
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Committee to Advise on Reassessment and Transition
1, record 1, English, Committee%20to%20Advise%20on%20Reassessment%20and%20Transition
correct, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CARAT 1, record 1, English, CARAT
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) & U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have established this Committee to provide advice on strategic approaches for pest management planning, transition and tolerance reassessment for pesticides as required by the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA). This committee will advise EPA and USDA on ways to ensure smooth implementation of FQPA through use of sound science, consultation with stakeholders, increased transparency, and reasonable transition for agriculture. 2, record 1, English, - Committee%20to%20Advise%20on%20Reassessment%20and%20Transition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Agriculture - Généralités
- Protection des végétaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Committee to Advise on Reassessment and Transition
1, record 1, French, Committee%20to%20Advise%20on%20Reassessment%20and%20Transition
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CARAT 1, record 1, French, CARAT
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- carat
1, record 2, English, carat
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ct 2, record 2, English, ct
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- metric carat 3, record 2, English, metric%20carat
correct
- carat weight 4, record 2, English, carat%20weight
correct
- size 5, record 2, English, size
avoid, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describre carat: a) metric unit of mass of gem stones; b) 1 carat (ct) = 200 mg = 100 points = 4 grainer: 0.25 ct = 1 grainer; c) mass of smaller diamonds is typically expressed in points, e.g., 5-pointer (0.05 ct). 6, record 2, English, - carat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1913, carat weight was standardized internationally and adapted to the metric system. 7, record 2, English, - carat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sometimes in the jewelry trade, the term size is used as a synonym for carat weight. This is because small round diamonds having the same weight also look the same size and have similar diameters. 7, record 2, English, - carat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carat
1, record 2, French, carat
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ct 2, record 2, French, ct
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- carat métrique 3, record 2, French, carat%20m%C3%A9trique
masculine noun
- poids en carats 4, record 2, French, poids%20en%20carats
masculine noun
- grosseur 5, record 2, French, grosseur
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de poids pour les diamants, les pierres précieuses et les perles. Originalement basé sur la graine du caroubier il a varié de pays en pays jusqu'en 1907 alors qu'il a été standardisé à 1/5 de gramme, 0,200 gramme ou 200 milligrammes le carat métrique. 6, record 2, French, - carat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le poids d'un diamant s'exprime en carats métriques; il en est de même pour les plupart des pierres précieuses. Un carat métrique est égal a 0,200 gramme (200 milligrammes ou 1/5 de gramme). Un carat se divise en 100 unités égales appelées «points». 3, record 2, French, - carat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1913, le poids du carat a été normalisé dans le monde entier et relié au système métrique. 4, record 2, French, - carat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans le domaine de la bijouterie, on parle souvent indistinctement de la grosseur d'un diamant et de son poids en carats. Cela s'explique par le fait que les petits diamants ronds dont les poids sont semblables paraissent tous de mêmes grosseur et diamètre. 4, record 2, French, - carat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Estudio de las gemas
- Industria del diamante
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- quilate
1, record 2, Spanish, quilate
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad de peso para las perlas y piedras preciosas, que equivale a un centesimocuarentavo (1/140) de onza, a 205 miligramos, o a 317 gramos troy. 1, record 2, Spanish, - quilate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quilate: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 2, Spanish, - quilate
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- carat
1, record 3, English, carat
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Karat 2, record 3, English, Karat
correct, North America
- K. 3, record 3, English, K%2E
correct
- Kt. 3, record 3, English, Kt%2E
correct
- K 4, record 3, English, K
correct
- K. 3, record 3, English, K%2E
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measure of the fineness of gold. 1, record 3, English, - carat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The standard is divided into 24 parts and pure gold is therefore 24 carat ... The spelling "Karat" is used [by jewelers] in many countries, including America, to avoid confusion between this meaning of the word and the carat weight for precious stones. 1, record 3, English, - carat
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- carat
1, record 3, French, carat
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ct 2, record 3, French, ct
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Karat 3, record 3, French, Karat
correct, masculine noun
- K 3, record 3, French, K
correct
- K 3, record 3, French, K
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de la quantité d'or fin en alliage. 4, record 3, French, - carat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les titres de l'or sont exprimés en carats, soit des fractions de 24/24e correspondant, dans le système décimal, à 1000/1000e d'or fin. 1, record 3, French, - carat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition extraite du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduite avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 3, French, - carat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Orfebrería
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- quilate
1, record 3, Spanish, quilate
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Medida de la cantidad de oro puro en aleación. 2, record 3, Spanish, - quilate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oro puro al 100% equivale a 24 quilates. 2, record 3, Spanish, - quilate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
El metal 100% puro es demasiado suave para ser utilizado solo, de manera que se le agregan otros metales a fin de hacerlo más útil. De aquí que el oro de 22 quilates, que es el más fino que se usa en la manufactura de joyería, tiene aproximadamente un 92% de oro y el resto es aleación. 3, record 3, Spanish, - quilate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
quilate: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 3, Spanish, - quilate
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