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CROCKING [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crocking
1, record 1, English, crocking
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rubbing 2, record 1, English, rubbing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rubbing off of dye from a fabric as a result of insufficient dye penetration or fixation. 3, record 1, English, - crocking
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crocking can occur under dry or wet conditions. 3, record 1, English, - crocking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dégorgement par frottement
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9gorgement%20par%20frottement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- déchargement 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9chargement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Communication de la matière colorante ou d'autres substances d'un air sur une toile résultant du frottement de cette toile humide ou sèche. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9gorgement%20par%20frottement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crockmeter
1, record 2, English, crockmeter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- crock-meter 2, record 2, English, crock%2Dmeter
correct
- rubbing fastness tester 1, record 2, English, rubbing%20fastness%20tester
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used to test fastness of colour to rubbing off(crocking). 3, record 2, English, - crockmeter
Record 2, Key term(s)
- crockmetre
- crock-metre
- crock meter
- crock metre
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- vérificateur de résistance au frottement
1, record 2, French, v%C3%A9rificateur%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20frottement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- appareil à contrôler la solidité au frottement 1, record 2, French, appareil%20%C3%A0%20contr%C3%B4ler%20la%20solidit%C3%A9%20au%20frottement
masculine noun
- vérificateur de résistance des teintures au frottement 2, record 2, French, v%C3%A9rificateur%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20des%20teintures%20au%20frottement
masculine noun
- appareil à contrôler la solidité des teintures au frottement 2, record 2, French, appareil%20%C3%A0%20contr%C3%B4ler%20la%20solidit%C3%A9%20des%20teintures%20au%20frottement
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-03-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- crock meter
1, record 3, English, crock%20meter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crocking : The rubbing-off of dye from a fabric as a result of insufficient dye penetration or fixation, the use of improper dyes or dyeing methods... Crocking can occur under dry or wet conditions. 2, record 3, English, - crock%20meter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electronic crock meter. 1, record 3, English, - crock%20meter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appareil pour mesure de la solidité des coloris au frottement
1, record 3, French, appareil%20pour%20mesure%20de%20la%20solidit%C3%A9%20des%20coloris%20au%20frottement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fastness to crocking 1, record 4, English, fastness%20to%20crocking
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
to test for fastness to crocking, rub a dry sample against a white cloth; make the same test with a wet sample. If the color does not rub off on the white cloth, the color is fast to rubbing or crocking. 1, record 4, English, - fastness%20to%20crocking
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- solidité au frottement
1, record 4, French, solidit%C3%A9%20au%20frottement
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[solidité :] degré de résistance d'une teinture ou d'une impression à divers agents physiques ou chimiques. 2, record 4, French, - solidit%C3%A9%20au%20frottement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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