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STEAM STIFLING [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Silk (Textiles)
CONT

Steam stifling: The pupa is killed by exposing fresh cocoons to the action of steam for around 25 min. The process can be done by either basket steaming or chamber steaming.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soieries
CONT

L'étouffage à la vapeur. Ce procédé consiste à tuer les chrysalides en exposant les cocons [à] une vapeur humide et chaude pendant un temps déterminé (20 minutes environ).

Spanish

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