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FUZZ [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- biopolishing
1, record 1, English, biopolishing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bio-polishing 2, record 1, English, bio%2Dpolishing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An enzyme treatment that removes fuzz or projections from the surface of fabrics made of cellulose in order to increase the smoothness and brightness of the fabric. 2, record 1, English, - biopolishing
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bio polishing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- biopolissage
1, record 1, French, biopolissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le biopolissage utilise des enzymes pour éliminer les extrémités des fibres, laissant une surface propre et d'apparence neuve, qui dure au moins 60 lavages. 2, record 1, French, - biopolissage
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bio-polissage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-03-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- screened gypsum
1, record 2, English, screened%20gypsum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gypsum flour 2, record 2, English, gypsum%20flour
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While engineering a new system to load gypsum stucco for ceiling tile manufactured at a sister plant, the United States Gypsum Company plant in Sperry, Iowa, faced the challenge of screening gypsum materials at 30 tph in a low-headroom area. The raw material contained on-size and oversize gypsum particles, paper fuzz, blasting cord pieces and tramp metals from upstream mining and milling operations... In this low headroom space, U. S. Gypsum faced the challenge of laying out a separation system and a conveying system to move the screened gypsum to a bulk tanker truck. 3, record 2, English, - screened%20gypsum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Liants et mastics (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fleur de plâtre
1, record 2, French, fleur%20de%20pl%C3%A2tre
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fleur 2, record 2, French, fleur
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plâtre tamisé à travers un écran de soie, pour n'utiliser que ses particules les plus fines en rebouchage de moulures ou d'éléments décoratifs. 1, record 2, French, - fleur%20de%20pl%C3%A2tre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- metal dust
1, record 3, English, metal%20dust
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- metallic fuzz 2, record 3, English, metallic%20fuzz
jargon
- fuzz 3, record 3, English, fuzz
jargon
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
fuzz burners : This type of chip detector... utilizes the alternate circuit to carry current. This circuit is then used to burn off the "fuzz", or light metal dust particles, which may be generated by normal wear, therefore not generating a nuisance warning. 3, record 3, English, - metal%20dust
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poussière métallique
1, record 3, French, poussi%C3%A8re%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poussière métallique : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 2, record 3, French, - poussi%C3%A8re%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-07-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bearding
1, record 4, English, bearding
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A long] fibre fuzz on loop pile fabrics caused by fibre snagging and inadequate anchorage. 1, record 4, English, - bearding
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mousse
1, record 4, French, mousse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Duvet de fibres longues sur un tissu à poil bouclé causé par des fibres tirées et un ancrage inadéquat. 1, record 4, French, - mousse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-05-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- shearing
1, record 5, English, shearing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A carpet] manufacturing process for producing a smooth carpet face, by removing fuzz or creating random sheared textures. 1, record 5, English, - shearing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sucker Mueller Hacoba also presented the new Multicut MC-5 pile cutter for a wide variety of applications (polishing, tigering, shearing), with higher speed. 2, record 5, English, - shearing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rasage
1, record 5, French, rasage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de fabrication des tapis qui permet de produire une surface lisse en enlevant le duvet ou en créant des textures rasées au hasard. 1, record 5, French, - rasage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-11-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- singeing
1, record 6, English, singeing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- gassing 1, record 6, English, gassing
correct
- singing 2, record 6, English, singing
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Singeing(also called gassing) : a process applied to both yarns and fabrics to produce an even surface by burning off projecting fibres, yarn ends, and fuzz. This is accomplished by passing the fibre or yarn over a gas flame or heated copper plates at a speed sufficient to burn away the protruding material without scorching or burning the yarn or fabric. 3, record 6, English, - singeing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- flambage
1, record 6, French, flambage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- grillage 2, record 6, French, grillage
correct, masculine noun
- gazage 3, record 6, French, gazage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] flambage (ou grillage) : il s'agit de détruire les duvets des fibrilles dépassant de la surface de certaines qualités de fil et d'étoffe, par passage rapide dans une flamme. 4, record 6, French, - flambage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gazage : Action de gazer les fils des tissus (syn. : flambage, grillage). Le gazage permet de brûler des peluches dépassant le corps du fil. 3, record 6, French, - flambage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Flambage ou gazage : lorsque le duvet des fils et tissus est brûlé au contact d'une flamme à gaz; grillage : consiste à brûler le duvet des fils et tissus au contact d'une plaque métallique portée au rouge. 5, record 6, French, - flambage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-03-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- poor anchorage
1, record 7, English, poor%20anchorage
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
bearding :Fuzz on loop pile carpets usually resulting from poor anchorage or fiber snagging. 1, record 7, English, - poor%20anchorage
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ancrage inadéquat
1, record 7, French, ancrage%20inad%C3%A9quat
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ancrage est la fixation des fils ou fibres textiles fixés debout au soubassement d'un tapis et servant de couche d'usage. 1, record 7, French, - ancrage%20inad%C3%A9quat
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-03-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fuzz
1, record 8, English, fuzz
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
bearding :Fuzz on loop pile carpets usually resulting from poor anchorage or fiber snagging. 1, record 8, English, - fuzz
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- duvet de fibres
1, record 8, French, duvet%20de%20fibres
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recouvertes d'un duvet de fibres, les mousses, haute résilience, de nos sièges (36 kg/m3) sont traitées pour un usage intensif. 1, record 8, French, - duvet%20de%20fibres
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-03-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- fiber snag
1, record 9, English, fiber%20snag
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- snagged fiber 1, record 9, English, snagged%20fiber
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bearding :Fuzz on loop pile carpets usually resulting from poor anchorage or fiber snagging. 1, record 9, English, - fiber%20snag
Record 9, Key term(s)
- fibre snag
- snagged fibre
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fibre tirée
1, record 9, French, fibre%20tir%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-10-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Paper Manufacturing Processes
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- fibre pick
1, record 10, English, fibre%20pick
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- fiber pick 2, record 10, English, fiber%20pick
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usually basic pick involving the removal of fibres out of the surface. 1, record 10, English, - fibre%20pick
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Distinct from "fuzz" where the fibres are not removed. 1, record 10, English, - fibre%20pick
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du papier
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- arrachage de fibres
1, record 10, French, arrachage%20de%20fibres
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détachement ou soulèvement de fibres de la surface du papier. 1, record 10, French, - arrachage%20de%20fibres
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-09-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Cotton Industry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- seed hair fiber
1, record 11, English, seed%20hair%20fiber
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- seed hair fibre 2, record 11, English, seed%20hair%20fibre
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cotton... is a strong, versatile fiber that comes in many forms. It is a "seed hair" as it surrounds the seed in the cotton boll. When the cotton is ginned, the long "staple" fibers are separated from the seeds, these fibers are raw cotton. Most of this fiber is used to make cloth... After ginning, the remaining seeds are covered with a fuzz of cotton fiber. When cut away from the seeds, this is the source for cotton linters. 1, record 11, English, - seed%20hair%20fiber
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cotton ... A seed hair fibre contained within the cotton boll. The length, strength and flexibility of the fibre means it is ideal for fine paper production. 2, record 11, English, - seed%20hair%20fiber
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
- Industrie cotonnière
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fibre de duvet de graine
1, record 11, French, fibre%20de%20duvet%20de%20graine
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- fibre de poil de graine 1, record 11, French, fibre%20de%20poil%20de%20graine
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coton [...] Matière végétale douce, de la consistance de la bourre, formée de courts filaments soyeux, qui entourent les graines du cotonnier. [...] Cotonnier : plante [...] aux graines entourées de poils soyeux constituant les filaments du coton [...]. Coton. Capsules du cotonnier, contenant les graines et les filaments. 2, record 11, French, - fibre%20de%20duvet%20de%20graine
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-09-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- hairy
1, record 12, English, hairy
correct, adjective
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a fabric intentionally made with a hairy surface; such fabrics are usually produced from spun yarns. 2, record 12, English, - hairy
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fabric having a downy fuzz on its surface. 3, record 12, English, - hairy
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- duveteux
1, record 12, French, duveteux
correct, adjective
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- peluché 2, record 12, French, peluch%C3%A9
correct, adjective
- velu 3, record 12, French, velu
correct, less frequent
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Duveteux se dit d'un tissu qui a subi le duvetage ou lainage. 4, record 12, French, - duveteux
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Arraché : Tissu de laine cardée dont l'aspect duveteux est obtenu par «lainage», c'est-à-dire grattage superficiel à la "laineuse". Sert à la fabrication de pardessus et de manteaux. - Pique-ouate : Etoffe brochée ou lamée, portant avec elle sa doublure ouatée et peluchée. - Flanelle de Canton : Tissu lourd en coton [...] croisé sur l'endroit et duveteux sur l'envers. - Veloutine : Tissu de coton de la famille des flanelles. A armure généralement toile, elle est grattée pour lui donner un aspect duveteux et un toucher doux. 5, record 12, French, - duveteux
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Partie velue d'une étoffe. 6, record 12, French, - duveteux
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-04-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Aeroindustry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- lint
1, record 13, English, lint
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
fuzz consisting usually of fine ravelings and short fibers of yarn and fabric.... 2, record 13, English, - lint
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- peluche
1, record 13, French, peluche
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
flocon de poussière; poil détaché d'une étoffe,épulchure. 2, record 13, French, - peluche
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
peluche : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 3, record 13, French, - peluche
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1994-07-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
- Vegetable Crop Production
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- fuzzy squash
1, record 14, English, fuzzy%20squash
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- mao gwa 1, record 14, English, mao%20gwa
Asia
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pale green gourd, slightly per shaped, covered with fuzz like the skin of a peach. Fruit are harvested immature, about 6 in./15 cm. long. 1, record 14, English, - fuzzy%20squash
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A chinese vegetable. 2, record 14, English, - fuzzy%20squash
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
- Production légumière
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- mao gwa
1, record 14, French, mao%20gwa
proposal
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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