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granité [4 records]

Record 1 2013-03-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cooking and Gastronomy (General)
  • Restaurant Menus
DEF

A French frozen mixture made with water, sugar and a flavoring such as fruit juice or wine ...

CONT

During the freezing process, ices are generally stirred frequently to produce a slightly granular final texture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cuisine et gastronomie (Généralités)
  • Menus (Restauration)
CONT

Granité au pamplemousse rose.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cocina y gastronomía (Generalidades)
  • Menú (Restaurantes)
DEF

Refresco hecho con hielo finamente desmenuzado, al que se agrega alguna esencia, jugo de fruta o bebida alcohólica.

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Record 2 2011-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curling
CONT

The game of curling is played with circular curling stones made of granite. Very precise specifications govern the size and shape of the rocks. No curling stone shall be greater in weight than 44 pounds (19.95 kilograms) or greater in circumference than 36 inches (91.44 centimeters), which means a diameter of 11.46 inches (29.19 centimeters). The height of a stone shall not be less than 4.5 inches (11.4 centimeters). The part of the stone that is held during the delivery is called the handle. The striking edge is a band around the circumference where one rock contacts another. The bottom of the curling rock does not entirely contact the ice surface. In fact, the stone is ground like a shallow cup on the bottom so only the lip of the cup is actually in contact with the ice. This riding surface, or cup, is 5 inches in diameter and 1/8 inch wide.

OBS

rock: term most frequently used in Canada.

OBS

granite stone: Expression used to specify that the stone is made of granite and to distinguish it from stones make of iron or hone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Curling
CONT

Au curling, on se sert de pierres circulaires faites de granite. Des spécifications très précises réglementent la forme et la grosseur des pierres. Le poids maximum est de 44 lb (19,95 kg), la circonférence maximale de 36 po (91,44 cm) indiquant un diamètre d'au plus 11,46 po (29,19 cm). La hauteur de la pierre doit être d'au moins 4,5 po (11,4 cm). La partie de la pierre par laquelle on la tient durant le lancer s'appelle poignée. La circonférence extérieure maximale, là où les pierres s'entrechoquent, s'appelle couronne. Ce n'est pas toute la surface du dessous de la pierre qui touche à la glace. Seul le pourtour entre en contact avec la glace. En fait, les pierres ont été aiguisées et la surface du dessous est concave. La surface de glissement appelée la bordure, mesure 5 po (12,5 cm) de diamètre et 1/8 po (0,30 cm) de largeur.

Spanish

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Record 3 2005-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Petrography
  • Waste Management
  • Nuclear Waste Materials
DEF

A natural igneous rock formation of visibly crystalline texture, specifically: a usually flesh-red whitish or gray very hard and durable holocrystalline-granular plutonic igneous rock consisting essentially of quartz, orthoclase or microcline, a small amount of acid plagioclase, usually one or more members of the mica, amphibole, and less commonly pyroxene groups, and usually accessories (as apatite, zircon, magnetite, and occasionally topaz, tourmaline, garnet), the rock varying in texture from fine to very coarse and taking a fine polish.

CONT

... granites constitute a large portion of the Archean basement. They form massive batholiths and plutons as well as extensive areas of granitic gneisses. They have long-term stability, high rock strength, good chemical stability, homogeneity and low porosity.

PHR

Felsic granite.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pétrographie
  • Gestion des déchets
  • Déchets nucléaires
DEF

Roche magmatique plutonique formée essentiellement de quartz et de feldspaths, et accessoirement d'autres minéraux comme les micas, les amphiboles et les pyroxènes, les autres minéraux accidentels.

CONT

[...] on peut envisager la possibilité de créer un stockage [de déchets nucléaires] dans différentes roches : - roches sédimentaires telles que l'argile et le sel; - roches cristallines telles que le granite et le schiste.

CONT

Aucune formation géologique (granit, sel, argile, tuf volcanique) n'est nécessairement meilleure qu'une autre [en ce qui a trait à l'évacuation des déchets radioactifs dans des formations géologiques profondes].

PHR

Granite felsique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Petrografía
  • Gestión de los desechos
  • Desechos nucleares
DEF

Roca plutónica de textura granuda, compuesta por cuarzo, feldespato potásico, plagioclasa y minerales oscuros (principalmente, biotita) en porcentajes, en general, reducidos. El feldespato potásico predomina sobre la plagioclasa.

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Record 4 2005-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Paper
  • Postage Stamps and Stamp Cancelling
DEF

[A paper] made with fibres of different colours, usually grey and black, to secure the appearance of granite.

OBS

[The granite paper is] used for covers and box liners.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de papier
  • Timbres et oblitération
DEF

Papier moucheté imitant l'aspect du granit.

CONT

Certains pays [...] utilisent des papiers [...] granités. Le fabricant mélange à la pâte des fils de soie ou des fibres de couleurs différentes dans le but de décourager les faussaires. (WIRPH, 1979, p. 25).

Spanish

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