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ESPESANTE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Beverages
- Chocolate and Confectionery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thickener
1, record 1, English, thickener
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thickening agent 2, record 1, English, thickening%20agent
correct
- bodying agent 3, record 1, English, bodying%20agent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hydrophilic substance, of natural or synthetic origin, used to increase the viscosity of liquids, as well as to facilitate the setting and maintain the stability of emulsions. 4, record 1, English, - thickener
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, starch, polyvinyl alcohol, etc. are used in bread-making, pastry, confectionery, candy. 4, record 1, English, - thickener
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
- Confiserie et chocolaterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épaississant
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- agent épaississant 2, record 1, French, agent%20%C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit hydrophile, d'origine naturelle ou synthétique, utilisé pour augmenter la viscosité d'un liquide et favoriser la prise ou le maintien des émulsions. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut citer la fécule, l'amidon, l'alcool polyvinylique, etc. employés en boulangerie, pâtisserie, confiserie. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record 1, Key term(s)
- agent de consistance
- agent d'épaississement
- épaississeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Bebidas
- Productos de confitería y chocolatería
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- espesante
1, record 1, Spanish, espesante
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- agente espesante 2, record 1, Spanish, agente%20espesante
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thickener
1, record 2, English, thickener
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bodying agent 2, record 2, English, bodying%20agent
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An additive used to thicken (increase viscosity) or to modify the rheology of a coating. 2, record 2, English, - thickener
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- agent épaississant
1, record 2, French, agent%20%C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Adjuvant susceptible de provoquer l'augmentation de la consistance des produits. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 2, record 2, French, - agent%20%C3%A9paississant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent épaississant : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 2, French, - agent%20%C3%A9paississant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- espesante
1, record 2, Spanish, espesante
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-11-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thickener 1, record 3, English, thickener
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the special case of the textile industry (combing, dyeing, printing) two-stage purification is often necessary (...) The B.O.D. results from the natural or synthetic raw materials (stiffeners, thickeners, sizes) but the C.O.D. is often very high due to the presence of various dyes or detergents. 1, record 3, English, - thickener
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épaississant
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas particulier de l'industrie textile (peignage, teintures, impressions), il y a aussi souvent la nécessité d'épurer en deux phases [...] La D.B.O. provient des matières premières naturelles ou synthétiques (apprêts, épaississants, encollages) mais souvent la D.C.O. est très élevée et correspond à différents colorants ou détergents. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- espesante
1, record 3, Spanish, espesante
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disolución coloidal que sirve de soporte a los tintes usados para imprimir los tejidos estampados. 1, record 3, Spanish, - espesante
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-09-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thickener
1, record 4, English, thickener
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- thickening agent 2, record 4, English, thickening%20agent
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Product which, when mixed with a lubricating oil or grease,increases its viscosity or consistency. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 4, English, - thickener
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thickener: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 4, English, - thickener
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épaississant
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit qui, mélangé à une huile ou graisse lubrifiante, en augmente la viscosité ou la consistance. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épaississant : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petróleo bruto y derivados
- Productos negros (Petróleo)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- espesante
1, record 4, Spanish, espesante
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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