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bearding [2 records]

Record 1 2007-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

Tiny, numerous, hairlike fractures extending into the stone caused by coarse bruting or heat generated during crossworking and brillianteering.

CONT

The girdle (outer edge) of diamonds often has tiny hairline cracks which are called bearding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Défaut apparaissant au rondiste à la suite d'un débrutage trop rapide et donnant l'impression que celui-ci a de petits poils.

CONT

Le rondis (la bordure du diamant) présente souvent de fines fêlures qu'on appelle «franges».

CONT

Parfois, les rondis présentent de petites franges qui ressemblent à des «moustaches» ou à des poils, on dit de ces rondis qu'ils sont frangés.

Spanish

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Record 2 2005-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Carpets and Floor Coverings
DEF

[A long] fibre fuzz on loop pile fabrics caused by fibre snagging and inadequate anchorage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Tapis et revêtements de sol
DEF

Duvet de fibres longues sur un tissu à poil bouclé causé par des fibres tirées et un ancrage inadéquat.

Spanish

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