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TOILE FROMAGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-06-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Food Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cheese cloth
1, record 1, English, cheese%20cloth
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cheesecloth 2, record 1, English, cheesecloth
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] coarsely woven cloth used for draining cheese, making bouquet garni or any number of other kitchen chores. 3, record 1, English, - cheese%20cloth
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cheesecloth is a specially designed fabric which was originally used in cheese production, hence the name. There are numerous other uses for cheesecloth, primarily culinary. 3, record 1, English, - cheese%20cloth
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coton à fromage
1, record 1, French, coton%20%C3%A0%20fromage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- toile à fromage 2, record 1, French, toile%20%C3%A0%20fromage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu à mailles assez grossières utilisé en cuisine comme tamis. 1, record 1, French, - coton%20%C3%A0%20fromage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Employé à l'origine pour égoutter le lait caillé utilisé pour faire du fromage, il sert aujourd'hui de filtre pour séparer les liquides visqueux de la matière solide en suspension. 1, record 1, French, - coton%20%C3%A0%20fromage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nomenclatura de los tejidos
- Industria alimentaria
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tela de gasa
1, record 1, Spanish, tela%20de%20gasa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-12-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cheese cloth 1, record 2, English, cheese%20cloth
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cheesecloth 1, record 2, English, cheesecloth
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cheese cloth. a very lightweight unsized cotton fabric loosely woven in plain weave and used ...)in cheese-making and ... also for surgical gauze, costumes, curtains, and wrapping for food. 2, record 2, English, - cheese%20cloth
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- toile à fromage
1, record 2, French, toile%20%C3%A0%20fromage
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- gaze 2, record 2, French, gaze
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
gaze. gaze grossière servant à faire des pansements. 3, record 2, French, - toile%20%C3%A0%20fromage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tela de gasa
1, record 2, Spanish, tela%20de%20gasa
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- gasa 1, record 2, Spanish, gasa
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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