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DECORATIVE FACE [7 records]

Record 1 2017-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Interior Covering Materials
  • Earthenware
DEF

Ceramic tile which shows variations in the face, edges, and glaze characteristic of a handicrafted, nonmechanical, decorative appearance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Revêtements intérieurs
  • Faïences
CONT

[Habillages en produits céramiques] Mise en œuvre des carreaux de faïence. La faïence est utilisée comme revêtement des parois des salles d'eau, des cuisines et d'ouvrages souterrains [...] et pour habiller des tables de travail.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plywood
CONT

Hardwood plywood is distinguished from softwood plywood in that the former is generally used for decorative purposes and has a face ply of wood from a deciduous or broad-leaf tree. Hardwoods include such species as cherry, birch, beech, chestnut, hickory, maple, oak, walnut, gum, and poplar.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contreplaqués
CONT

Le contreplaqué de feuillus est généralement destiné à l'usage décoratif plutôt que structural. Les machines sont utilisées différemment et l'on emploie des résines différentes, surtout des résines urée-formol, les panneaux étant destinés à l'usage intérieur.

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Reconstituted-Wood Products
  • Interior Covering Materials
DEF

A sheet material, e. g. plastic, bonded to the surface of(mainly) panel products so as to provide a protective or decorative face, increased strength, or a base for painting.

CONT

[An] overlay [is a] layer of paper, plastic, film, metal foil, or other material bonded to one or both faces of a panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bois reconstitués
  • Revêtements intérieurs
DEF

Matériau utilisé en feuilles ou en couches minces, par ex. papier ou plastique, pour recouvrir la surface des panneaux, les protéger, les décorer, accroître leur résistance ou constituer une base adéquate pour la peinture.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maderas reconstituidas
  • Revestimientos para interiores
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Record 4 1989-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
  • Clothing Accessories
CONT

The separating zipper is open at both ends allowing the zipper to disconnect completely. It can be concealed beneath the seam folds or inserted as a decorative zipper where tape and teeth will show on the face of the garment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)
  • Accessoires vestimentaires
DEF

Fermeture à glissière séparable. Fermeture dont les deux demi-chaînes peuvent se détacher totalement. Le système séparable est composé d'un tube qui s'introduit dans un boîtier.

Spanish

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Record 5 1987-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
DEF

faced-slashed placket : A clean-finished opening with no overlap which is produced by a facing turned to the face or inside of a garment. On sleeves and necklines where no seam is planned. On neck or sleeve openings that will close with a loop fastener or by ties. Where garment edges meet rather than lap. On lower hem edges of blouses, skirts, and shorts to allow ease or as a decorative design detail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 6 1985-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Materials
CONT

Burned-clay units... include common and face brick; hollow clay tile... ceramic tile for decorative and sanitary finishes, and architectural terra cotta... Some underburnt, highly porous... others... almost glass hard...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de maçonnerie
CONT

Matériaux en terre cuite (...) obtenus par la cuisson de terres (...) argileuses (...) à des températures (...) de 100 à 1 400 deg. [C] Suivant leur durée de cuisson (...) on peut les classer en produits non poreux et produits poreux.

Spanish

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Record 7 1985-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Materials
  • Terra Cotta
CONT

Burned-clay units... include common and face brick; hollow clay tile... ceramic tile for decorative and sanitary finishes, and architectural terra cotta... Some... underburnt, highly porous... others... almost glass hard...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de maçonnerie
  • Terres cuites
CONT

Les terres cuites. La brique, principal des éléments céramiques, est utilisée en maçonnerie, à l'appareillage des murs où elle joue tantôt le rôle d'élément porteur, tantôt celui de remplissage.

Spanish

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