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FIXER [5 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
- fixer
1, record 1, English, fixer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fixer: an item in the "Photographic Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 1, English, - fixer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fixateur
1, record 1, French, fixateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fixateur : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement photographiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 1, French, - fixateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
- Photography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fixer
1, record 2, English, fixer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fixing agent 2, record 2, English, fixing%20agent
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical solution that "fixes" the photographic image on negatives or photographic paper making it permanent. 3, record 2, English, - fixer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the fixing bath contains a chemical (sodium thiosulfate) that converts the silver halide into soluble, complex silver salts that dissolve in the fixer. ... The fixer also contains a weak acid ... and hardening agent 4, record 2, English, - fixer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
- Photographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- agent fixateur
1, record 2, French, agent%20fixateur
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fixateur 2, record 2, French, fixateur
masculine noun
- agent de fixation 3, record 2, French, agent%20de%20fixation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solution de thiosulfate de sodium ou de tout autre solvant d'halogénure d'argent que l'on utilise, lors des traitements des matériaux photosensibles, pour rendre les images permanentes. 2, record 2, French, - agent%20fixateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
l'intervention de deux agents extérieurs esr [indispensable : un agent «révélateur»] et un agent fixateur, dont l'effet sera de supprimer la sensibilité à la lumière de l'image ainsi obtenue. 1, record 2, French, - agent%20fixateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-03-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Medical Imaging
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Imagerie médicale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fixateur
1, record 3, French, fixateur
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Solution aqueuse utilisée pour le fixage. 1, record 3, French, - fixateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
- Radiación (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fijador
1, record 3, Spanish, fijador
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-04-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fixative 1, record 4, English, fixative
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substances which are added to perfumes for the purpose of retarding evaporation and thus producing more enduring and unchanging fragrance. (Perfumes and Spices, Including an Account of Soaps and Cosmetics, 1940, p. 24). 2, record 4, English, - fixative
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The animal fixatives assume first rank and importance in dealing with the binding problem in perfumes. Musk, ambergris and civet are old and tried friends. Among those of vegetable origin must be mentioned prominently tincture of orris root and the aromatic gums. (Perfumes and Cosmetics, Their Preparation and Manufacture, 1922, p. 343). 2, record 4, English, - fixative
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Parfumerie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fixateur
1, record 4, French, fixateur
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fixatif 2, record 4, French, fixatif
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacun des divers groupes de substances destinées à fixer la persistance d'un parfum. 3, record 4, French, - fixateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fixateurs sont généralement des mélanges de produits chimiquement très divers : résines et baumes [...], produits d'origine animale [...] et produits d'origine synthétique. 4, record 4, French, - fixateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le musc est un excellent fixatif et apparaît dans la note de fond de nombreux parfums. 2, record 4, French, - fixateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- entremetteur
1, record 5, French, entremetteur
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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