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raw linseed oil [3 records]

Record 1 2013-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Finishing
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finitions (Construction)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Art Supplies
  • Painting (Arts)
DEF

The product of crushed seeds of flax. It is grown in temperate climates and varies in quality. The finest quality is cold-pressed.

CONT

Raw linseed oil may be refined chemically, by washing or simply allowing impurities to settle. Raw linseed oil is ... commonly used for grinding oil colors and [is] an additional painting medium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel d'artistes
  • Peinture (Arts)
DEF

Le liant le plus ordinaire de la peinture à l'huile.

CONT

C'est l'huile de lin crue qui est la plus couramment employée, sous forme de liant de la peinture ou de médium à peindre. (Manuel des artistes - Toutes les techniques des arts plastiques, 1982, p. 29).

Spanish

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Record 3 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Finishing
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finitions (Construction)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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