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COCHENILLE [2 records]

Record 1 2011-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Food Additives
  • Analytical Chemistry
DEF

A red dye made of the dried bodies of the female cochineal insect (Coccus cacti), found in Central America and Mexico; used as a biological stain and indicator.

CONT

Cochineal. [Its] coloring principle is carminic acid ... Uses: Coloring food, medicinal products, toilet preparations; manufacture of red and pink lakes and carmine; indicator in analytical chemistry; inks; dyeing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Chimie analytique
DEF

Matière colorante rouge, obtenue en épuisant avec l'eau bouillante les femelles desséchées de l'insecte Coccus cacti. Contient 9 à 10 % d'acide carminique, de la tyrosine, des résines. Sert à teindre les tissus, les bonbons, les liqueurs.

OBS

La cochenille est utilisée comme colorant (produits alimentaires et pharmaceutiques, laques, indicateur en chimie analytique, teinture sur laine et sur soie, encres, fards et cosmétiques).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Química analítica
DEF

Sustancia roja obtenida a partir de los cuerpos secos de las hembras del insecto Coccus cacti. El colorante principal es el ácido carmínico.

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Record 2 2011-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
DEF

Insect of the genus Coccus and family Coccidæ, that infests and injures certain plants, having the appearance of scales.

Key term(s)
  • scale-insect

French

Domaine(s)
  • Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
OBS

Nom commun donné aux insectes de la famille des coccidés.

Spanish

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