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DELICATE [2 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 1994-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Pigments and Colours (Arts)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
OBS

A colour is: delicate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
CONT

Une couleur tendre, délicate; un rose tendre, délicat.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-09-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Winemaking
OBS

Term applied to the flavour and aroma of some fine wines. A delicate wine is light well-balanced and soft.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie vinicole
OBS

Appliqué aux vins fins, ce terme indique des qualités de finesse et d'élégance.

Spanish

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