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grain [28 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-08-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wood Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wood grain
1, record 1, English, wood%20grain
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- grain direction 2, record 1, English, grain%20direction
correct
- grain 3, record 1, English, grain
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The [orientation] in which the dominating, elongated fibers or cells lie in the structure of the wood. 4, record 1, English, - wood%20grain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du bois
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fil du bois
1, record 1, French, fil%20du%20bois
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fil 2, record 1, French, fil
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sens de la fibre du bois. 3, record 1, French, - fil%20du%20bois
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fil du bois : terme retenu par le Comité technique de la terminologie française du bois de l'Association canadienne de normalisation. 4, record 1, French, - fil%20du%20bois
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria maderera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- veta
1, record 1, Spanish, veta
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En maderas, término aplicado a la disposición de las fibras de la madera. 1, record 1, Spanish, - veta
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- caryopsis
1, record 2, English, caryopsis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- grain 2, record 2, English, grain
correct
- kernel 3, record 2, English, kernel
correct
- KRNL 4, record 2, English, KRNL
correct
- KRNL 4, record 2, English, KRNL
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A simple, dry, one-seeded indehiscent fruit, with the pericarp firmly united all around the seed coat [as in wheat and other plants of the grass family (Poaceae)] 1, record 2, English, - caryopsis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
caryopsides: plural. 5, record 2, English, - caryopsis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In botanical language a grain of a cereal plant is not a "seed" but a "fruit" of the kind called caryopsis. 6, record 2, English, - caryopsis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
kernel; KRNL: term and abbreviation used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 7, record 2, English, - caryopsis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- caryopse
1, record 2, French, caryopse
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- grain 2, record 2, French, grain
correct, masculine noun
- KRNL 3, record 2, French, KRNL
correct, masculine noun
- KRNL 3, record 2, French, KRNL
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fruit indéhiscent simple, sec, à une seule graine, dont le péricarpe est fermement uni [...] au spermoderme; c’est le fruit caractéristique des graminées [Poaceae]. 4, record 2, French, - caryopse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grain; KRNL : terme et abréviation en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 5, record 2, French, - caryopse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- grano
1, record 2, Spanish, grano
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cariópside 1, record 2, Spanish, cari%C3%B3pside
correct, feminine noun
- cariopse 1, record 2, Spanish, cariopse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una cariópside o cariopse, es un tipo de fruto simple, similar al aquenio, formado a partir de un único carpelo, seco e indehiscente. En ella el integumento y el pericarpio se han fusionado, formando una piel protectora. Llamada también "grano", es el tipo de fruto típico de las gramíneas (Poaceae) o cereales; el trigo (Triticum spp.), el arroz (Oryza sativa) y el maíz (Zea mays) forman cariópsides. En muchos casos, las "cáscaras" que protegen a estos frutos son los restos de las brácteas florales que los recubren; en sí, el integumento se ha incorporado a la parte que se consume. 1, record 2, Spanish, - grano
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-12-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Photography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 3, English, grain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small particle of metallic silver remaining in a photographic emulsion after developing and fixing; these grains together form the dark areas of a photographic image. 1, record 3, English, - grain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Photographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- granulation
1, record 3, French, granulation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Particule d'argent métallique subsistant dans la couche photographique après développement et fixage. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 1, record 3, French, - granulation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
granulation : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 2, record 3, French, - granulation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 4, English, grain
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of weight. 1, record 4, English, - grain
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Weights for precious metals. ... The Troy system is: 24 grains = 1 pennyweight (dwt) ... During the fifteenth century ... a system of weight was introduced from Troyes in France, and in 1526 this system, Troy weight, was established by Royal proclamation ... 1, record 4, English, - grain
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Troy grain
- grain Troy
- Troy system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- grain de remède
1, record 4, French, grain%20de%20rem%C3%A8de
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- grain 2, record 4, French, grain
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les poids dont on s'est servi jusqu'à l'introduction du système métrique en France, c'est-à-dire, les onces, gros, grains (...) 3, record 4, French, - grain%20de%20rem%C3%A8de
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-09-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Trade Goods
- Agricultural Economics
- Transport of Goods
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 5, English, grain
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A commodity class for seeds intended for processing or consumption and not for planting. 2, record 5, English, - grain
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grain: term officially approved by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 2015. 3, record 5, English, - grain
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Types d'objets de commerce
- Économie agricole
- Transport de marchandises
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 5, French, grain
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Catégorie de marchandises correspondant aux graines destinées à la consommation ou à la transformation et non à la plantation. 2, record 5, French, - grain
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grain : terme uniformisé par l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO) en 2015. 3, record 5, French, - grain
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-09-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 6, English, grain
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- gr 1, record 6, English, gr
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of mass ... equal to exactly 64.79891 milligrams, in all English mass and weight systems (avoirdupois, apothecaries' and troy). 1, record 6, English, - grain
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 6, French, grain
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- gr 1, record 6, French, gr
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de la masse égale à 64.79891 milligrammes. 1, record 6, French, - grain
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- grano
1, record 6, Spanish, grano
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- gr 1, record 6, Spanish, gr
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad de masa en el sistema inglés de medidas [que equivale a] 64.79891 miligramos. 1, record 6, Spanish, - grano
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se utiliza para estimar con más sensibilidad y precisión la poca masa de pequeños objetos [tales como,] medicamentos, drogas, balas, piececillas de joyería, etcétera. [...] En el sistema castellano antiguo se utilizaba otra unidad llamada grano castellano, que equivalía a 49,914 miligramos. 1, record 6, Spanish, - grano
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-06-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 7, English, grain
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- gr. 2, record 7, English, gr%2E
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The smallest unit of weight in the avoirdupois system; 1 grain = 0.0648 gram; one ounce contains 437.5 grains. 3, record 7, English, - grain
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Chimie analytique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 7, French, grain
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de masse légale dans les pays anglo-saxons, pour les pierres et les métaux précieux, équivalent à environ 65 mg. 2, record 7, French, - grain
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Au Canada) Masse équivalant à .002 once ou à .0647 gramme. 3, record 7, French, - grain
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il ne faut pas confondre la notion avec le grain qui est une ancienne mesure valant .053 gramme. 4, record 7, French, - grain
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-02-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Launchers (Astronautics)
- Spacecraft
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 8, English, grain
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- propellant charge 2, record 8, English, propellant%20charge
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An elongated moulding or extrusion of solid propellant for a rocket regardless of size. 3, record 8, English, - grain
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bloc de poudre
1, record 8, French, bloc%20de%20poudre
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange de poudres propulsives moulées ou formées pour obtenir une masse monolithique, dont la forme est adaptée à un mode de combustion déterminé. - dégressif, lorsque sa surface de combustion est décroissante; - progressif, dans le cas contraire. 2, record 8, French, - bloc%20de%20poudre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-11-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 9, English, grain
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The distinctive pore and wrinkle pattern of a hide [which] may be either natural or embossed. 1, record 9, English, - grain
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 9, French, grain
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dessin des pores et des petites rainures sur la couche supérieure (la fleur) d'une peau brute [qui] peut être naturel ou modifié par impression. 1, record 9, French, - grain
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- grainer
1, record 10, English, grainer
correct, see observation
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- grain 2, record 10, English, grain
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A weight measurement used in reference to a rough diamond; increments go from 1 grainer = 0.25 ct to a maximum of 7 grainer = 1.75 ct. 3, record 10, English, - grainer
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms commonly used for pearls, sometimes for diamonds; rarely for other gemstones. 4, record 10, English, - grainer
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
It is contrary to the purpose of these guidelines to: [use] reference grain or grainer as a unit of measurement at the retail level for consumers. 5, record 10, English, - grainer
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
3 grainer. 6, record 10, English, - grainer
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 10, French, grain
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de poids correspondant à 0,25 carat. 2, record 10, French, - grain
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un lot de «2 grains» veut dire un lot composé de diamants de 0,50 carat. 3, record 10, French, - grain
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pratiques suivantes sont contraires aux présentes lignes directrices : [...] utiliser le terme grain comme unité de mesure pour la vente au détail auprès du consommateur. 4, record 10, French, - grain
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Diamant à trois grains. 5, record 10, French, - grain
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-11-03
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Genetics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Genetic Resources Action International
1, record 11, English, Genetic%20Resources%20Action%20International
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- GRAIN 1, record 11, English, GRAIN
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Génétique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Action internationale pour les ressources génétiques
1, record 11, French, Action%20internationale%20pour%20les%20ressources%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- GRAIN 1, record 11, French, GRAIN
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Genética
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- Acción Internacional por los Recursos Genéticos
1, record 11, Spanish, Acci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20por%20los%20Recursos%20Gen%C3%A9ticos
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
- GRAIN 1, record 11, Spanish, GRAIN
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-08-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Small Arms
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 12, English, grain
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unit of weight (7,000 grains equal one pound) commonly used in American and English ammunition practices to measure the weight of components. 2, record 12, English, - grain
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Armes légères
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 12, French, grain
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de poids (7,000 grains équivalent à une livre) la plus courante dans les munitions américaines et britanniques pour mesurer le poids des composantes. 2, record 12, French, - grain
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grain : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères; terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions et le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 12, French, - grain
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2003-07-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 13, English, grain
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A single mass of solid propellant of the final geometric configuration as used in a gas generator or rocket motor. 1, record 13, English, - grain
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- bloc de poudre
1, record 13, French, bloc%20de%20poudre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse monolithique de poudre propulsive dont la forme géométrique finale est adaptée à son emploi dans un générateur de gaz ou un moteur-fusée. 1, record 13, French, - bloc%20de%20poudre
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bloc de poudre : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 2, record 13, French, - bloc%20de%20poudre
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-07-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Quarries
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 14, English, grain
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A second direction of splitting, less pronounced than the rift and usually at right angles to it. 2, record 14, English, - grain
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A quarrymen's term for a plane of parting in a metamorphic rock, e.g. slate, that is perpendicular to the flow cleavage; or for a direction of parting in massive rock, e.g. granite. 3, record 14, English, - grain
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Carrières
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- longrain
1, record 14, French, longrain
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- grain 2, record 14, French, grain
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orientation générale des petits éléments qui composent le schiste ardoisier [et qui constitue] une direction de cassure privilégiée. 3, record 14, French, - longrain
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La direction de clivage privilégié, présentée par certains granites mais non par tous, est souvent nommée «rift». [...] On trouve un second clivage moins facile, approximativement à angle droit du premier. Il se nomme «grain» [...] Ces clivages sont tantôt constants, tantôt variables d'un point à l'autre d'un massif granitique étendu. [...] Souvent l'un est presque vertical et l'autre plus ou moins horizontal, et ils se coupent suivant la direction d'étirement du granite. 4, record 14, French, - longrain
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lorsque ce débitage [en feuillets parallèles] est facile la roche est dite fissile (ardoises). Dans ces roches, les carriers appellent grain ou longrain une seconde direction de clivage facile qui favorise leur exploitation. 5, record 14, French, - longrain
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-07-22
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Geology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 15, English, grain
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small, hard, more or less rounded mineral particle, such as a sand grain. 2, record 15, English, - grain
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sediment texture ... is determined .. by grain size ... Increasing sediment maturity is indicated by ... increasing rounding of the grains within the deposit. 3, record 15, English, - grain
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 15, French, grain
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Particule de matière minérale provenant d'une exploitation en carrière, en ballastière ou d'une fabrication. 2, record 15, French, - grain
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le degré d'usure des sédiments peut [...] être chiffré par des mesures d'arrondi des grains de sable [...] 3, record 15, French, - grain
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-07-22
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Gemmology
- Jewellery
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 16, English, grain
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of weight commonly used for pearls and sometimes for other gems, equal to 1/4 carat or 0.0500 gram. 2, record 16, English, - grain
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Gemmologie
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 16, French, grain
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de poids dans le commerce des perles. 2, record 16, French, - grain
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le grain vaut 1/4 de carat, soit 50 mg. 2, record 16, French, - grain
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pierres précieuses et fines sont évaluées en carats, en points, ou en grains. 1 carat = 1/5 de gramme; = 100 points; = 4 grains. 3, record 16, French, - grain
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2003-04-24
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- particle
1, record 17, English, particle
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- grain 2, record 17, English, grain
avoid, see observation
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A discrete element of the material to be screened regardless of its size. 2, record 17, English, - particle
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In powder metallurgy the term "grain" is deprecated to avoid confusion with the metallurgical term. 2, record 17, English, - particle
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Techniques industrielles
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- particule
1, record 17, French, particule
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] fragment de matériau de faible dimension. 2, record 17, French, - particule
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une particule est généralement plus petite qu'un grain. 2, record 17, French, - particule
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
- Preparación de los productos mineros
- Procesos y técnicas industriales
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- partícula
1, record 17, Spanish, part%C3%ADcula
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2000-03-14
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
- Sewing Patterns
- Sewing (General)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 18, English, grain
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- true grain 2, record 18, English, true%20grain
correct
- grain-perfect 3, record 18, English, grain%2Dperfect
correct
- on grain 4, record 18, English, on%20grain
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grain: Lengthwise and crosswise direction of threads in a woven fabric. When these threads are at right angles, the fabric is said to be on the "true" grain. 2, record 18, English, - grain
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
- Patrons (Couture)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- droit fil
1, record 18, French, droit%20fil
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- droit-fil 2, record 18, French, droit%2Dfil
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Droit-fil [ou droit fil] : Dans un tissu, sens de la trame ou de la chaîne, par opposition au biais. 2, record 18, French, - droit%20fil
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le droit fil. Les tissus et étoffes tissés se composent de deux nappes de fils : les fils de chaîne (dans le sens de la longueur) et les fils de trame (dans le sens de la largeur). Ces nappes forment le droit fil du tissu. La chaîne, qu'on nomme aussi « droit fil de chaîne » ou simplement « droit fil », constitue le fond du tissu; les fils de trame, qu'on appelle aussi « droit fil de trame », viennent s'entrecroiser aux fils de chaîne. 3, record 18, French, - droit%20fil
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1999-05-14
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 19, English, grain
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cirrocumulus. Thin, white patch, sheet or layer of cloud without shading, composed of very small elements in the form of grains, ripples, etc., merged or separate, and more or less regularly arranged ... 1, record 19, English, - grain
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- granule
1, record 19, French, granule
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cirrocumulus. Banc, nappe ou couche mince de nuages blancs, sans ombres propres, composés de très petits éléments en forme de granules, de rides, etc. soudés ou non, et disposés plus ou moins régulièrement [...] 2, record 19, French, - granule
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1998-10-30
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Properties of Paper
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- grain direction
1, record 20, English, grain%20direction
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- grain 2, record 20, English, grain
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The axis along which most of the fibers are aligned in parallel. In all machine-made paper, the fibres which make up the sheet lie to a large degree in one general direction (either cross or machine) because of the flow of the pulp on the moving screen which forms the sheet. 1, record 20, English, - grain%20direction
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés des papiers
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- sens du papier
1, record 20, French, sens%20du%20papier
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Direction dans laquelle sont orientées les fibres du papier et qui révèle le sens de fabrication. 1, record 20, French, - sens%20du%20papier
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1998-10-30
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 21, English, grain
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rough or irregular surface of an offset printing plate after graining. 2, record 21, English, - grain
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 21, French, grain
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aspérité apparaissant à la surface des pierres lithographiques ou des plaques offset après grainage; c'est grâce aux aspérités que sera retenue l'humidité du mouillage. 2, record 21, French, - grain
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1998-02-18
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
- Leatherworking Procedures
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- grain layer
1, record 22, English, grain%20layer
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- grain side 2, record 22, English, grain%20side
correct
- hair side 3, record 22, English, hair%20side
correct
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of a hide or skin extending from the surface exposed by removal of the hair or wool and epidermis down to about the level of the hair or wool roots. 4, record 22, English, - grain%20layer
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hair side, or grain layer, of a hide is finished as side upper leather, while the flesh side, or lower layer, is finished as suede ... . 5, record 22, English, - grain%20layer
Record 22, Key term(s)
- grain
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
- Procédés de travail du cuir
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- côté poil
1, record 22, French, c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20poil
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- côté fleur 2, record 22, French, c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20fleur
correct, masculine noun
- fleur superficielle 3, record 22, French, fleur%20superficielle
feminine noun
- couche superficielle 3, record 22, French, couche%20superficielle
feminine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche externe d'un cuir ou d'une peau dont la laine ou le poil et l'épiderme ont été retirés et qui s'étend approximativement jusqu'au niveau de la racine des poils ou de la laine. 3, record 22, French, - c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20poil
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Côté fleur et côté chair] : Une fois débarrassée de l'essentiel de son eau, la peau est refendue en deux couches, la couche supérieure étant le côté fleur et la couche inférieure étant le côté chair. 4, record 22, French, - c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20poil
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le plus souvent, le cuir est divisé en deux épaisseurs. On obtient ainsi deux feuilles : la fleur, correspondant au côté poil, et d'épaisseur régulière; la croûte, correspondant au côté chair et conservant les irrégularités d'épaisseur de la peau avant refendage. 5, record 22, French, - c%C3%B4t%C3%A9%20poil
Record 22, Key term(s)
- fleur
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1998-02-12
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 23, English, grain
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- grain split 2, record 23, English, grain%20split
correct
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The surface of a hide or skin exposed by removal of the hair or wool and epidermis. 1, record 23, English, - grain
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- fleur
1, record 23, French, fleur
correct, feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le plus souvent, le cuir est divisé en deux épaisseurs. On obtient ainsi deux feuilles: la fleur, correspondant au côté poil [...]; la croûte, correspondant au côté chair [...]. 2, record 23, French, - fleur
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme figurant à la rubrique «refendage» du Grand Larousse encyclopédique (LGRAN). 3, record 23, French, - fleur
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1997-08-27
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 24, Main entry term, English
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cut against the grain (of meat) 1, record 24, English, - grain
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 24, French, grain
masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Faisceaux de fibres musculaires sectionnés en travers. Mesure de la finesse du muscle. 1, record 24, French, - grain
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1994-12-13
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Radiography (Medicine)
Record 25, Main entry term, English
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Radiographie (Médecine)
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 25, French, grain
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Impression visuelle donnée par les amas de grains d'argent irrégulièrement répartis ou leurs images teintées qui forment l'image photographique. 1, record 25, French, - grain
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
- Radiografía (Medicina)
Record 25, Main entry term, Spanish
- grano
1, record 25, Spanish, grano
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 25, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1993-05-20
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
Record 26, Main entry term, English
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A texture [in the paper] due to constituent particles or fibers. 2, record 26, English, - grain
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The grain is in fact the longitudinal arrangement of fibres or particles in wood, ... or a fabricated substance [such as paper]. 3, record 26, English, - grain
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 26, French, grain
masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La structure irrégulière de la surface du papier sensible. 2, record 26, French, - grain
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En aquarelle, le grain du papier (fin ou moyen, gros grain, grain torchon) est susceptible de donner un caractère particulier à l'application. [Il] se manifeste par une irrégularité faite de creux et d'aspérités plus ou moins importants. 3, record 26, French, - grain
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1992-06-18
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 27, English, grain
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Uni-directional orientation of rubber and/or filler particles, resulting in anisotropy of a material. 1, record 27, English, - grain
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 27, French, grain
correct, masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Orientation unidirectionnelle d'un élastomère chargé ou non, entraînant une anisotropie. 1, record 27, French, - grain
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1985-09-09
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- grain
1, record 28, English, grain
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
- emulsion grain 2, record 28, English, emulsion%20grain
correct
- film grain 3, record 28, English, film%20grain
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pattern of minute particles of black metallic silver, often clumped together, which are formed in an emulsion when silver halides have been exposed and developed. 1, record 28, English, - grain
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- grain
1, record 28, French, grain
correct, masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
- grain d'émulsion 2, record 28, French, grain%20d%27%C3%A9mulsion
masculine noun
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
les particules d'argent réduit dans une émulsion développée. 1, record 28, French, - grain
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
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