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BITTERING AGENT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-06-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bittering agent
1, record 1, English, bittering%20agent
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bittering 2, record 1, English, bittering
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Direct repellents repel through bad taste and often contain a bittering agent. Bittering agents work by sticking to the leaf surface of plants, making your plants taste bad. 3, record 1, English, - bittering%20agent
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- agent d'amertume
1, record 1, French, agent%20d%27amertume
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- amérisant 1, record 1, French, am%C3%A9risant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formulant destiné à rendre amère une préparation pour en prévenir la consommation accidentelle. 1, record 1, French, - agent%20d%27amertume
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bitters
1, record 2, English, bitters
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bittering agent 2, record 2, English, bittering%20agent
- embittering agent 2, record 2, English, embittering%20agent
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance, often of natural origin, used in sauces and cocktails for its bitter taste. 2, record 2, English, - bitters
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bitters ... are rarely prescribed in medicine today, but they are used in cookery and in making certain mixed drinks. 3, record 2, English, - bitters
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bitter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- amérisant
1, record 2, French, am%C3%A9risant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Additif ayant pour fonction de rendre un aliment plus amer. 2, record 2, French, - am%C3%A9risant
Record 2, Key term(s)
- agent amérisant
- bitter
- bittering
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- amargo
1, record 2, Spanish, amargo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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