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AZULEJO CERAMICA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-05-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Natural Construction Materials
- Exterior Covering Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ceramic tile
1, record 1, English, ceramic%20tile
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tile 2, record 1, English, tile
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ceramic tile: ... a surfacing unit, relatively thin with respect to surface area, with a body of clay or a mixture of clay and other ceramic materials that has been fired above red heat. 3, record 1, English, - ceramic%20tile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
tile: Ceramic surfacing unit, usually relatively thin in relation to facial area, made from clay or a mixture of clay and other ceramic materials, called the body of the tile, having either a glazed or unglazed face and fired above red heat in the course of manufacture. 4, record 1, English, - ceramic%20tile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ceramic tile is classified as wall, ceramic mosaic, quarry, or paver tile. Mosaic, paver, and quarry tile are generally used as floor coverings. 3, record 1, English, - ceramic%20tile
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction naturels
- Revêtements extérieurs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carreau céramique
1, record 1, French, carreau%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- carreau de céramique 2, record 1, French, carreau%20de%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carreaux céramiques : Le terme s'applique à l'ensemble des éléments fabriqués par cuisson de terres naturelles. 3, record 1, French, - carreau%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
carreau : petite plaque, généralement de céramique, de forme quelconque, employée en quantité, par assemblage, pour constituer un revêtement. 4, record 1, French, - carreau%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Carreau : peut désigner tout élément plat de forme régulière en céramique, grès, ciment, pierre, marbre, etc,. susceptible d'entrer dans la composition d'un carrelage ou d'un revêtement céramique; cependant, au-dessus du format 30 x 30 cm, on parlera plutôt de dalles ou de plaques; et, au-dessous du format 5 x 5 cm, de mosaïque. 3, record 1, French, - carreau%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- carreau de terre cuite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales de construcción naturales
- Revestimientos para exteriores
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- azulejo de cerámica
1, record 1, Spanish, azulejo%20de%20cer%C3%A1mica
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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