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China cotton [2 records]

Record 1 2016-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fibre Crops
  • Cotton Industry
  • Botany
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A cotton ... with unusually long and silky fiber grown especially in the West Indies and along the coast region of the southeastern U.S.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des plantes textiles
  • Industrie cotonnière
  • Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CONT

On désigne sous le nom de «sea island» une variété de coton à longues fibres, cultivées dans cette région.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cultivo de plantas textiles
  • Industria algodonera
  • Botánica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 2 2002-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Cotton Industry
DEF

Harsh, wiry, very short staple. Can be mixed with wool for blankets. Limited uses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Industrie cotonnière

Spanish

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