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YELLOW OCHER [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ocher
1, record 1, English, ocher
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ochre 2, record 1, English, ochre
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A naturally occurring earth pigment containing clay and iron oxide. 3, record 1, English, - ocher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Ochers] have been used since ancient times as permanent pigments in all types of paint media. They are also used as colorants in ceramic slips and glazes. Ocher is often added as a reducing agent in luster glazes. 3, record 1, English, - ocher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ochers range in color from pale yellow to orange to deep red. The yellow and brown colors are produced from hydrated iron oxide and the reds from anhydrous iron oxide. Yellow ocher can also be calcined at 550-600 °C to form red ocher. 3, record 1, English, - ocher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ocre
1, record 1, French, ocre
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Argile naturelle de couleur variable allant du jaune au rouge violacé, plus ou moins riche en sesquioxyde de fer, utilisée crue ou calcinée. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 2, record 1, French, - ocre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ocre, oxyde de fer impur, jaune ou rouge, a été longtemps employée comme pigment dans les peintures, le linoléum, les produits céramiques, etc. Elle est de plus en plus concurrencée par les colorants synthétiques. 3, record 1, French, - ocre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1. Le terme «ocre» est quelquefois utilisé adjectivement pour caractériser des couleurs analogues à celles des ocres. 2. Les ocres sont différenciées en qualité en fonction de leur finesse et des traitements de préparation subis. Utilisation : peintures émulsions. [Observation reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR.] 2, record 1, French, - ocre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ocre : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 4, record 1, French, - ocre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ocre
1, record 1, Spanish, ocre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Óxido de hierro hidratado mezclado con arcilla, arena, etc. 2, record 1, Spanish, - ocre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No combustible. No tóxico. 2, record 1, Spanish, - ocre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Ocre rojo, ocre negro. 3, record 1, Spanish, - ocre
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-01-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Iron and Manganese Mining
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- limnite
1, record 2, English, limnite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellow ocher or brown iron ore, containing more water than limonite. 2, record 2, English, - limnite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Mines de fer et de manganèse
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- limnite
1, record 2, French, limnite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variété phosphoreuse et humifère de limonite. 2, record 2, French, - limnite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Minas de hierro y de manganeso
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- limnita
1, record 2, Spanish, limnita
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limonita fosforosa y humífera. 1, record 2, Spanish, - limnita
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-03-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Construction Finishing
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- earth
1, record 3, English, earth
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- earth pigment 2, record 3, English, earth%20pigment
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A natural metallic oxide, sometimes used as a pigment, e. g., red and yellow iron oxide, ocher or umber. 1, record 3, English, - earth
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Finitions (Construction)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- terre
1, record 3, French, terre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance naturelle, en général colorée, susceptible d'être utilisée pour la pigmentation des peintures et préparations assimilées. [...] Les terres sont obtenues par traitements physiques simples de roches et sont de couleur généralement moins vive que celle des pigments artificiels. 1, record 3, French, - terre
Record 3, Key term(s)
- pigment de terre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-07-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- vermeil plated
1, record 4, English, vermeil%20plated
proposal
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vermeil : Originally, a thin paste of niter, alum, sulfate of iron, red ocher and other coloring matter used to produce a fine red or yellow color or mercury-gilded objects. The gilt object was coated with such a mixture, heated and washed. 2, record 4, English, - vermeil%20plated
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plaqué vermeil 1, record 4, French, plaqu%C3%A9%20vermeil
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Corée importe certains produits canadiens dont des chaînes plaquées or, plaquées argent et plaquées vermeil. 1, record 4, French, - plaqu%C3%A9%20vermeil
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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