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FONCE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Maple Syrup Production
- Maple-Sugar Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dark
1, record 1, English, dark
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Maple syrup] producers follow a universal grading system: starting [with] golden for the lightest taste, [then] amber, dark and very dark for the most intense flavour. 2, record 1, English, - dark
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A grade of maple syrup. 3, record 1, English, - dark
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Acériculture
- Industrie de l'érable
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- foncé
1, record 1, French, fonc%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui correspond à la classe de couleur déterminée par un pourcentage de transmission de lumière inférieur à 27 % et équivaut, selon la classification canadienne, à la cinquième et dernière classe de sirop. 2, record 1, French, - fonc%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Catégorie de sirop d'érable. 3, record 1, French, - fonc%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-06-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Wool Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dark
1, record 2, English, dark
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Domestic wools are classified as bright, semi-bright, and dark, depending on color, condition, and shrinkage. 1, record 2, English, - dark
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Dark fleece, wool. 2, record 2, English, - dark
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie lainière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- foncé
1, record 2, French, fonc%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les laines de bergerie se classent en claires, semi-claires et foncées, selon leur couleur, leur état et leur rendement. 1, record 2, French, - fonc%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Laine, toison foncée. 2, record 2, French, - fonc%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-09-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- darkened
1, record 3, English, darkened
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wheat which as a result of unfavourable harvesting conditions, storage or ripening has lost is natural colour, does not receive a subtype number and becomes "darkened" or "bleached". 1, record 3, English, - darkened
Record 3, Key term(s)
- darkened wheat
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- foncé
1, record 3, French, fonc%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le blé qui, par suite de conditions défavorables de moisson, d'entreposage ou de maturation, a perdu sa couleur naturelle n'est pas indiqué par sous-type et devient "foncé" ou "décoloré". 1, record 3, French, - fonc%C3%A9
Record 3, Key term(s)
- blé foncé
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-03-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- deep
1, record 4, English, deep
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colour is deep. 2, record 4, English, - deep
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- profond
1, record 4, French, profond
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- foncé 1, record 4, French, fonc%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une couleur profonde; une couleur foncée; un bleu profond; un vert foncé. 1, record 4, French, - profond
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fuscous 1, record 5, English, fuscous
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(H. nat, T.G.C.) 1, record 5, English, - fuscous
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- noir cendré 1, record 5, French, noir%20cendr%C3%A9
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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