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SECADO AIRE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drying Techniques (Farming)
- Tobacco Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air-curing
1, record 1, English, air%2Dcuring
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- natural curing 2, record 1, English, natural%20curing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air-curing is done in simple sheds with limited ventilation control often with provision for supplementary heating if natural conditions are too cool or moist. This process sometimes preceded by partial sun-curing, may take up to two months. 2, record 1, English, - air%2Dcuring
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Air-curing or sun-curing as it was sometimes called from its combination with outdoor scaffolding, declined in popularity at the close of the War of 1812. 2, record 1, English, - air%2Dcuring
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dessiccation (Techniques agricoles)
- Industrie du tabac
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- séchage à l'air naturel
1, record 1, French, s%C3%A9chage%20%C3%A0%20l%27air%20naturel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- séchage à l'air 2, record 1, French, s%C3%A9chage%20%C3%A0%20l%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Séchage à l'air naturel en séchoirs clos [...] C'est la méthode appliquée à la majeure partie des tabacs noirs. 2, record 1, French, - s%C3%A9chage%20%C3%A0%20l%27air%20naturel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Desecación (Técnicas agrícolas)
- Industria tabacalera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- secado al aire
1, record 1, Spanish, secado%20al%20aire
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- desecación por el aire 2, record 1, Spanish, desecaci%C3%B3n%20por%20el%20aire
- curado natural 3, record 1, Spanish, curado%20natural
- curado al aire 3, record 1, Spanish, curado%20al%20aire
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secado: acción de curar las hojas del tabaco para que, por igual, pierdan determinada dosis de agua de constitución, dejándolas en sazón para fermentar. 4, record 1, Spanish, - secado%20al%20aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En los diversos países productores de tabaco se usan varios métodos de curado que pueden clasificarse en cuatro grandes categorías: curado natural o al aire, curado al sol, curado a fuego directo, y curado a fuego indirecto o al aire caliente. 5, record 1, Spanish, - secado%20al%20aire
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Bioengineering
- Blood
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air dried
1, record 2, English, air%20dried
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - air%20dried
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Technique biologique
- Sang
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- séché à l'air 1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9ch%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27air
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9ch%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27air
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
- Bioingeniería
- Sangre
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- secado al aire
1, record 2, Spanish, secado%20al%20aire
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Agricultural Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- air drying 1, record 3, English, air%20drying
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) used at the Canadian Grain Commission in the field of cereal terminology. 2, record 3, English, - air%20drying
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
- Économie agricole
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- séchage à l'air
1, record 3, French, s%C3%A9chage%20%C3%A0%20l%27air
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains dans le domaine céréalier. 2, record 3, French, - s%C3%A9chage%20%C3%A0%20l%27air
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Molinería y cereales
- Economía agrícola
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- secado al aire
1, record 3, Spanish, secado%20al%20aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- secado al aire libre 2, record 3, Spanish, secado%20al%20aire%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
El secado al sol y al aire libre se conoce como secado natural. 2, record 3, Spanish, - secado%20al%20aire
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-11-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- air drying
1, record 4, English, air%20drying
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a lacquer or enamel is said to be air drying when it is capable of drying hard at ordinary room temperatures and without the aid of artificial heat. 2, record 4, English, - air%20drying
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- séchage à l'air
1, record 4, French, s%C3%A9chage%20%C3%A0%20l%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- séchage à l'air ambiant 2, record 4, French, s%C3%A9chage%20%C3%A0%20l%27air%20ambiant
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le séchage peut se faire à l'air ambiant (séchage air), à une température inférieure à 90° (séchage accéléré) ou dans une étuve chauffée à plus de 90° (séchage four). 2, record 4, French, - s%C3%A9chage%20%C3%A0%20l%27air
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- secado por aire
1, record 4, Spanish, secado%20por%20aire
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Papermaking Machines
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- air drying
1, record 5, English, air%20drying
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- air-drying 2, record 5, English, air%2Ddrying
correct, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Method used for drying paper. 3, record 5, English, - air%20drying
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air-drying in sheets is generally carried out in contact with freely circulating air. Air-drying in the web is generally carried out by contact with heated air either in a room or in a tunnel (festoon dryers). 3, record 5, English, - air%20drying
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Air-drying" has been standardized by ISO. 4, record 5, English, - air%20drying
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Machines à papier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- séchage à l'air
1, record 5, French, s%C3%A9chage%20%C3%A0%20l%27air
masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode utilisée pour sécher le papier. Le séchage à l'air de feuilles s'effectue généralement au contact d'air circulant librement. Le séchage à l'air d'une bande s'effectue généralement par contact avec de l'air réchauffé soit dans une salle, soit dans un tunnel (séchoir en plis). 2, record 5, French, - s%C3%A9chage%20%C3%A0%20l%27air
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Séchage à l'air" a été normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 5, French, - s%C3%A9chage%20%C3%A0%20l%27air
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Máquinas para fabricar papel
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- secado al aire
1, record 5, Spanish, secado%20al%20aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-06-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Packaging
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- air-dried 1, record 6, English, air%2Ddried
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- air dried
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Emballages
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- séché à l'air 1, record 6, French, s%C3%A9ch%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27air
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Embalajes
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- secado al aire 1, record 6, Spanish, secado%20al%20aire
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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