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VITREOUSNESS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Agricultural Economics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vitreousness
1, record 1, English, vitreousness
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hardness 2, record 1, English, hardness
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vitreousness is defined as the glossy or shiny appearance that indicates hardness. Generally, the more vitreous a kernel, the higher its protein content. Non-vitreous kernels are those that are broken, damaged, or exhibit evidence of starchiness. 3, record 1, English, - vitreousness
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) used at the Canadian Grain Commission in the field of cereal terminology. 4, record 1, English, - vitreousness
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Économie agricole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dureté
1, record 1, French, duret%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vitrosité 2, record 1, French, vitrosit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La vitrosité désigne l'aspect luisant ou brillant qui indique la dureté du grain. En général, plus un grain est vitreux, plus il est riche en protéines. Les grains non vitreux comprennent les grains brisés, endommagés ou ceux qui ont une forte teneur en amidon. 3, record 1, French, - duret%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La détermination de la vitrosité : on calcule la proportion de grains glacés, demi-glacés et farineux 4, record 1, French, - duret%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme(s) en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains dans le domaine céréalier. 5, record 1, French, - duret%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
- Economía agrícola
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- vitriosidad
1, record 1, Spanish, vitriosidad
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 rendimiento de la producción de harina puede estar relacionado con los siguientes aspectos [...] El grado de vitriosidad es importante para rendir una alta proporción de sémola. 1, record 1, Spanish, - vitriosidad
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