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Record 1 1988-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
DEF

A compound composed of varying combination of sawdust, sand, asbestos, chemicals, oil, or wax. It is designed to be broadcast on wooden, metal, or other types of floor to retard dust during sweeping of the floor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Teinturerie
DEF

Produit sec ou liquide dont on se sert pour empêcher la poussière de lever en balayant.

OBS

Si l'abat-poussière se présente sous forme de poudre, comme le produit commercial Dustbane, on parlera de poudre à balayer.

Spanish

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