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POP-TOP CAN [1 record]

Record 1 1997-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging in Metal
DEF

A beverage container that can be opened by pulling a ring attached to a metal tab in the container top.

CONT

The zipper ... - like the pop-top can and the lead pencil - ... has insinuated itself seamlessly into modern life.

OBS

The terms "easy-open tab top" and "ring-pull tab" can be found in "Packaging Encyclopedia 1988", the packaging yearbook of the Packaging magazine (source code : PACKAG).

Key term(s)
  • pull-tab can

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages en métal
DEF

Boîte métallique qu'on peut ouvrir facilement grâce à une sorte de tirette qui lui est incorporée.

OBS

Au Canada, on emploie couramment les termes «canette» et «cannette» pour désigner la boîte-boisson.

Spanish

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