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HARD LUMP [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
DEF

Paper defect appearing as a white, dense spot in the sheet which becomes crushed if the sheet is calendered.

CONT

Hard lumps ... are usually caused by bits of dried pulp or broke which have not been completely dispersed before sheet formation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du papier
DEF

Petite agglomération de pâte séchée ou de cassés de fabrication non complètement désagrégés, apparaissant dans la feuille sous la forme de pâtons blancs durs.

Spanish

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