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crocking [2 records]

Record 1 2004-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Leather Industry
  • Leatherworking Procedures
DEF

crock: The coloring matter that rubs off of poorly dyed leather.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie du cuir
  • Procédés de travail du cuir
DEF

Sorte de poudre résiduelle, généralement colorée, qui peut être extraite de certaines peaux velours par ponçage à sec.

CONT

Quantité de déchets tannés : croûtes, dérayures, poussières de ponçage, échantillonnage

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
DEF

The rubbing off of dye from a fabric as a result of insufficient dye penetration or fixation.

OBS

Crocking can occur under dry or wet conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
DEF

Communication de la matière colorante ou d'autres substances d'un air sur une toile résultant du frottement de cette toile humide ou sèche.

Spanish

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