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Record 1 2010-04-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Jewellery
DEF

Name for glass when used as imitation of gems.

OBS

According to source SHIGE the term "strass" is widely, but incorrectly used as a synonym of paste to mean any glass imitations of gems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
DEF

Espèce de verre incolore avec lequel on imite le diamant; [...]

OBS

Le stras blanc, ou stras proprement dit, est un verre composé de silice, de potasse, de borax, d'arsenic et d'oxyde de plomb.

Spanish

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