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FIXATIVE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-06-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fixative
1, record 1, English, fixative
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical substance of compound which "seals in" the aroma or flavor of some foods. 2, record 1, English, - fixative
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As an example, patchouli is used by the soft-drink industry to fix the flavor of cola. 2, record 1, English, - fixative
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gum arabic is almost exclusively used as the fixative in spray dried flavors, which are ... used in dry packaged mixes. 3, record 1, English, - fixative
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fixateur
1, record 1, French, fixateur
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance ou composé chimique scellant, en quelque sorte, l'arôme ou le parfum de certains produits destinés à la consommation. 1, record 1, French, - fixateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] l'industrie des boissons gazeuses fait usage du patchouli pour fixer les arômes de cola. 1, record 1, French, - fixateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-04-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fixative 1, record 2, English, fixative
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substances which are added to perfumes for the purpose of retarding evaporation and thus producing more enduring and unchanging fragrance. (Perfumes and Spices, Including an Account of Soaps and Cosmetics, 1940, p. 24). 2, record 2, English, - fixative
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The animal fixatives assume first rank and importance in dealing with the binding problem in perfumes. Musk, ambergris and civet are old and tried friends. Among those of vegetable origin must be mentioned prominently tincture of orris root and the aromatic gums. (Perfumes and Cosmetics, Their Preparation and Manufacture, 1922, p. 343). 2, record 2, English, - fixative
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parfumerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fixateur
1, record 2, French, fixateur
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fixatif 2, record 2, French, fixatif
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacun des divers groupes de substances destinées à fixer la persistance d'un parfum. 3, record 2, French, - fixateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fixateurs sont généralement des mélanges de produits chimiquement très divers : résines et baumes [...], produits d'origine animale [...] et produits d'origine synthétique. 4, record 2, French, - fixateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le musc est un excellent fixatif et apparaît dans la note de fond de nombreux parfums. 2, record 2, French, - fixateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-08-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
- Drawing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fixative
1, record 3, English, fixative
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin liquid consisting of a resinous or glutinous binder and a volatile solvent, sprayed over pastels and drawings ... 1, record 3, English, - fixative
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
- Dessin
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fixatif
1, record 3, French, fixatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si la nécessité d 'une "protection rapprochée" [des pastels] s'est fait sentir dès longtemps, l'usage des fixatifs a été l'objet d'une controverse virulente (...) 1, record 3, French, - fixatif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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