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TONING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Coining
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- toning
1, record 1, English, toning
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A very thin film, colouring, or mellow appearance on the surface of a coin, token, or medal caused by the chemical combination of the metal in the coin with another element, such as sulphur, over time. 2, record 1, English, - toning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Monnayage
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- patine
1, record 1, French, patine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coloration de surface que prennent avec le temps certaines pièces de monnaie, jetons ou médailles en argent ou en cuivre; ce phénomène naturel résulte de réactions chimiques entre le métal et son environnement qui provoquent une oxydation progressive donnant diverses colorations. 2, record 1, French, - patine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuñación de moneda
- Monedas y billetes
- Numismática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pátina
1, record 1, Spanish, p%C3%A1tina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el sulfuro de hidrógeno reacciona con los metales produciendo su oxidación, es decir, forma una película o pátina en la superficie de la moneda. 2, record 1, Spanish, - p%C3%A1tina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-05-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Coining
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- toning
1, record 2, English, toning
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The natural or artificial process by which the shade of colour gradually changes on the surface of coins. 1, record 2, English, - toning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Monnayage
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- patinage
1, record 2, French, patinage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Long processus par lequel les pièces se couvrent de patine avec le temps; le fait de recouvrir artificiellement des pièces de patine. 1, record 2, French, - patinage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-05-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Cinematography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- toning
1, record 3, English, toning
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chemical or dye process in which the substantially black silver image or base of a photograph is converted to a color. 2, record 3, English, - toning
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Cinématographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- virage
1, record 3, French, virage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé permettant de colorer une image photographique noir et blanc en transformant l'image argentique en un composé coloré ou un colorant. 2, record 3, French, - virage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le virage sépia est le plus répandu de ces procédés. 2, record 3, French, - virage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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