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TOOTHPASTE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-12-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Toiletries
- Dentistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- toothpaste
1, record 1, English, toothpaste
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dentifrice 2, record 1, English, dentifrice
correct
- dental cream 3, record 1, English, dental%20cream
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pharmaceutical compound used in conjunction with the toothbrush to clean and polish the teeth. 4, record 1, English, - toothpaste
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Contains a mild abrasive, a detergent, flavoring agent, binder and occasionally deodorants and various medicaments designed as caries preventives, e. g. antiseptics. 4, record 1, English, - toothpaste
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Articles de toilette
- Dentisterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pâte dentifrice
1, record 1, French, p%C3%A2te%20dentifrice
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dentifrice 2, record 1, French, dentifrice
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composition semi-fluide destinée à l'hygiène dentaire. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 1, record 1, French, - p%C3%A2te%20dentifrice
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pâte dentifrice : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 1, French, - p%C3%A2te%20dentifrice
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artículos de tocador
- Odontología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dentífrico
1, record 1, Spanish, dent%C3%ADfrico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- pasta dentífrica 2, record 1, Spanish, pasta%20dent%C3%ADfrica%20
correct, feminine noun
- pasta dental 2, record 1, Spanish, pasta%20dental
correct, feminine noun
- pasta de dientes 3, record 1, Spanish, pasta%20de%20dientes
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquier sustancia o combinación de sustancias preparadas y/o presentadas especialmente para limpiar las superficies accesibles de los dientes. 2, record 1, Spanish, - dent%C3%ADfrico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pasta dental contiene flúor, abrasivos, agua, saborizantes, blanqueadores, entre otros. 4, record 1, Spanish, - dent%C3%ADfrico
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