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IMPERFECTION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- imperfection
1, record 1, English, imperfection
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any internal or external flaw or blemish on a fashioned diamond. 2, record 1, English, - imperfection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kerf diamonds: ... c) examine the characteristics of the diamond through the window facet: observe the imperfections and their locations ... 3, record 1, English, - imperfection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- imperfection
1, record 1, French, imperfection
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut interne ou externe pouvant affecter l'aspect d'un diamant taillé. 2, record 1, French, - imperfection
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-11-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- imperfection
1, record 2, English, imperfection
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In timber, any feature that mars its appearance or lowers its utility ... while not rendering it unacceptable under the relevant specifications or grading rules, or, in their absence, unacceptable for its immediate purpose. 1, record 2, English, - imperfection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Whether a particular feature is classed as a blemish, imperfection or defect depends on the relevant specification or grading rules, or the purpose for which the timber is intended. 1, record 2, English, - imperfection
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- imperfection
1, record 2, French, imperfection
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute caractéristique ou détail pouvant affecter l'aspect d'une pièce de bois ou réduire son utilité tout en satisfaisant aux règles de classement. 2, record 2, French, - imperfection
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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