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DECORATIVE FACE [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plywood
DEF

The better surface of the plywood. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

face: term standardized by ISO.

OBS

According to "Terminology of Forest Science, Technology Practice and Products" the terms "face", "face side" and "facing" are considered to be mainly American terms.

Key term(s)
  • better face
  • decorative face

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contreplaqués
DEF

Face la plus décorative d'un contreplaqué.

OBS

On ne devrait pas employer le mot face au sens de parement, car celui-ci désigne plutôt la surface longitudinale la plus large d'un panneau dérivé du bois.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Madera contrachapada
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