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TEINTE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-05-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tint
1, record 1, English, tint
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light colour obtained by mixing a pure color with a large amount of white. 2, record 1, English, - tint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tint: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 1, English, - tint
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- teinte
1, record 1, French, teinte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange d'une seule couleur avec du blanc. 2, record 1, French, - teinte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Teinte : Résultat du mélange de plusieurs couleurs. 2, record 1, French, - teinte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
teinte : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - teinte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-06-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tinted colour
1, record 2, English, tinted%20colour
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A CIBJO (International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) colour definition corresponding to the letter M to W of the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) colour grading system for diamonds and to the Top Cape to Yellow series of the Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 2, record 2, English, - tinted%20colour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The best colour is called "exceptional white+"; the lowest colour on the scale is called "tinted colour." 3, record 2, English, - tinted%20colour
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colour grade for polished diamonds. 4, record 2, English, - tinted%20colour
Record 2, Key term(s)
- tinted color
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- teinté
1, record 2, French, teint%C3%A9
adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation de couleur du diamant de la CIBJO (Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) correspondant aux lettres M à W de l'échelle du GIA (Gemological Institute of America) et à la série Top Cape to Yellow de la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 2, record 2, French, - teint%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-03-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
- Optics
- Lighting (Construction)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hue
1, record 3, English, hue
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attribute of visual sensation which has given rise to colour names, such as: blue, yellow, red, purple, etc. 2, record 3, English, - hue
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hue: term standardized by CIE. 3, record 3, English, - hue
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
- Optique
- Éclairage (Construction)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tonalité chromatique
1, record 3, French, tonalit%C3%A9%20chromatique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tonalité 2, record 3, French, tonalit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- teinte 2, record 3, French, teinte
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attribut de la sensation visuelle qui a suscité des dénominations de couleurs telles que : bleu, vert, jaune, rouge, pourpre, etc. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 1, record 3, French, - tonalit%C3%A9%20chromatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tonalité chromatique; tonalité; teinte : termes normalisés par la CIE. 3, record 3, French, - tonalit%C3%A9%20chromatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tonalité chromatique : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 4, record 3, French, - tonalit%C3%A9%20chromatique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-02-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tinge
1, record 4, English, tinge
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
simultaneous contrast: fabrics. An effect produced when two colours are placed side by side; each takes on the shade or tinge of the adjacent colour's complement. 1, record 4, English, - tinge
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- teinte
1, record 4, French, teinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-05-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Cartography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mixed colour
1, record 5, English, mixed%20colour
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- mixed color 2, record 5, English, mixed%20color
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The result of mixing colours together. 2, record 5, English, - mixed%20colour
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Cartographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- teinte
1, record 5, French, teinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couleur complexe obtenue par mélange. 1, record 5, French, - teinte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-05-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Video Technology
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vidéotechnique
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- teinte
1, record 6, French, teinte
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-01-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hue
1, record 7, English, hue
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Warm rich brown hues in plains and stripes. 1, record 7, English, - hue
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- teinte
1, record 7, French, teinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-03-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- color shade
1, record 8, English, color%20shade
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- colour shade 2, record 8, English, colour%20shade
correct
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- teinte
1, record 8, French, teinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- ton 1, record 8, French, ton
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Cotton Industry
- Fibre Crops
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tinged 1, record 9, English, tinged
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
grade standards for color are listed as White, light spotted, spotted, tinged, and yellow stained ... plus, light gray and gray. 1, record 9, English, - tinged
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industrie cotonnière
- Culture des plantes textiles
Record 9, Main entry term, French
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
les standards américains prévoient 24 grades qui vont du good middling blanc au good ordinary blanc en passant par tous les intermédiaires taché, teinté, jaune, gris. 1, record 9, French, - teint%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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