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matte [7 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- matte
1, record 1, English, matte
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matte: an item in the "Photographic Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 1, English, - matte
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- passe-partout
1, record 1, French, passe%2Dpartout
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
passe-partout : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement photographiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 1, French, - passe%2Dpartout
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-11-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dull
1, record 2, English, dull
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- matt 2, record 2, English, matt
correct, adjective
- matte 3, record 2, English, matte
correct, adjective
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A term applied to manufactured fibers that have been chemically or physically modified to reduce their normal luster. Matte; opposite of bright; low in luster. 3, record 2, English, - dull
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A colour is: dull, matt. 4, record 2, English, - dull
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mat
1, record 2, French, mat
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Qui n'a pas d'éclat [...] Qui n'est pas brillant. Côté mat et côté brillant d'un tissu [...] Qui n'a pas de brillant. Couleur mate. Tons mats. Couleurs naturelles : Le blanc mat de l'hermine. 2, record 2, French, - mat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industrias textiles
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
- Pigmentos y colores (Artes)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-09-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Properties of Paper
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- matte
1, record 3, English, matte
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- matt 1, record 3, English, matt
correct, adjective
- mat 1, record 3, English, mat
correct, adjective
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Having a dull finish (coated paper). 2, record 3, English, - matte
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The coating is a special formulation and there is little, if any, calendering. 1, record 3, English, - matte
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés des papiers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mat
1, record 3, French, mat
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit du papier offrant un fini sans lustre. 2, record 3, French, - mat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-09-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Martial Arts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- matte!
1, record 4, English, matte%21
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
JUDO. The referee calls matte ("wait or stop"), to temporarily stop the contest. 2, record 4, English, - matte%21
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Arts martiaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- matte!
1, record 4, French, matte%21
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- attendez! 1, record 4, French, attendez%21
- arrêtez! 1, record 4, French, arr%C3%AAtez%21
- séparez-vous! 1, record 4, French, s%C3%A9parez%2Dvous%21
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-11-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Smelting (Metal Processing)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- matte
1, record 5, English, matte
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- furnace matte 2, record 5, English, furnace%20matte
correct
- regulus 3, record 5, English, regulus
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crude mixture of molten sulfides formed as an intermediate product of the smelting of sulfide ores of metals, especially copper, nickel, and lead. 4, record 5, English, - matte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Instead of being smelted directly to metal, copper ores are usually smelted to matte, preferably containing 40-45 percent copper along with iron and sulfur, which is then treated by converting in a Bessemer-type converter. 4, record 5, English, - matte
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fusion (Transformation des métaux)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- matte
1, record 5, French, matte
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- maton 2, record 5, French, maton
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance métallique sulfureuse résultant de la première fusion d'un minerai traité et non suffisamment épuré. 2, record 5, French, - matte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans l'élaboration du cuivre, on obtient une matte bronze à 40 % de cuivre qui, au cours du convertissage, donne une matte blanche à 80 % de cuivre. 2, record 5, French, - matte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1982-01-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Document Classification (Library Science)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mat
1, record 6, English, mat
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of coloured paper or card [or metal] which is placed round the edge of a photograph before mounting. 2, record 6, English, - mat
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Here are the components of a daguerreotype or ambrotype from left to right in order: the hinged case, the soft brass binder, the image-bearing plate, the stiff brass cut-out mat and a clear glass cover. 3, record 6, English, - mat
Record 6, Key term(s)
- matting
- matt
- matte
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Classification des documents (Bibliothéconomie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- passe-partout
1, record 6, French, passe%2Dpartout
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cadre de carton à l'intérieur duquel on peut glisser un dessin, une estampe, une photographie, une inscription de même format (...) 2, record 6, French, - passe%2Dpartout
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Montage avec passe-partout. - On pratique ce genre de montage lorsque les épreuves doivent être envoyées à une exposition, ou encadrées, ou encore pour dissimuler un support sale. Le passe-partout est découpé dans une feuille de papier fort, blanc ou teinté, lisse ou grenu, selon l'aspect de l'image. 3, record 6, French, - passe%2Dpartout
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1980-07-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- matte
1, record 7, English, matte
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A dull surface. 1, record 7, English, - matte
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Désigne une surface qui n'est pas brillante. 1, record 7, French, - mat
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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