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HARD FURNITURE [12 records]

Record 1 2023-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paperboard
DEF

A... smooth, hard, high-density laminated board formed by the compression of layers of pulp made from wood, textile, or waste paper, used in small manufactured articles, light furniture, and as a separator or insulator in electrical equipment.

OBS

pressboard: designation standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • press board

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carton
OBS

carton comprimé : désignation normalisée par l'ISO et par l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Plant and Crop Production
DEF

Any of a number of semitropical or tropical grasses(subfamily Bambusoideae) often resembling trees, with perennial, jointed stems that are woody, hard, springy, and often hollow and sometimes grow to a height of c. 36 m(c. 120 feet) ;the stems are used in light construction and for furniture, canes, etc., and the young shoots of some species are eaten.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
DEF

Plante (graminées) tropicale ou semi-tropicale, à tige cylindrique souvent creuse, ligneuse, cloisonnée au niveau des nœuds, qui peut atteindre quarante mètres de hauteur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
  • Producción vegetal
DEF

Planta de la familia de las Gramíneas, originaria de la India, con tallo leñoso que llega a más de 20 m de altura, y de cuyos nudos superiores nacen ramitos muy cargados de hojas grandes de color verde claro, y con flores en panojas derechas, ramosas y extendidas.

OBS

Las cañas, aunque ligeras, son muy resistentes, y se emplean en la construcción de casas y en la fabricación de muebles, armas, instrumentos, vasijas y otros objetos; las hojas, para envolver las cajas de té que venían de China; la corteza, en las fábricas de papel; los nudos proporcionan una especie de azúcar, y los brotes tiernos son comestibles.

OBS

Nombre común de diversas gramíneas leñosas de los genéros Bambusa, Guadua y Gynerium, con cuyos tallos se hacen tabiques y se emplean en los tejados para sostener las tejas.

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Record 3 2016-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Types of Wood
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A West African tree of the mahogany family. The hard, light-colored wood of this tree is used for making furniture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Sortes de bois
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Arbre d'Afrique tropicale au bois blanc uni léger et brillant, possède un grain assez fin. Employé en menuiserie et agencement intérieur.

Spanish

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Record 4 2016-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A Hawaiian acacia, Acacia koa, of the legume family characterized by spreading branches and gray bark. The hard, red or golden-brown wood of this tree is used for making furniture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Il n'existe pas de nom français pour cette espèce.

Spanish

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Record 5 2016-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

An Indian timber tree... of the family Sapotaceae that yields a moderately hard, heavy and durable reddish to reddish brown straight or wavy grained lumber which is used esp. for joinery, furniture, cooperage, and planking.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Le palaquium est un arbre de 25 m environ de hauteur; à feuilles simples, alternes, coriaces, couvertes d'un duvet roussâtre à la face inférieure, vert foncé en dessus. (Ce genre d'arbres) fournit la gutta-percha et deux bois commerciaux, le bitis et la nyatoh. (Famille des Sapotacées.).

Spanish

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Record 6 2007-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

Any tree of the genus Ulmus.

OBS

... the hard, tough wood of this tree used extensively for implements, furniture, and barrel hoops.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Tout arbre du genre Ulmus, de la famille des Ulmaceae.

OBS

Arbre atteignant 20 à 30 mètres de haut, à feuilles dentelées, au bois dur et lourd.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Botánica
Entrada(s) universal(es)
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Record 7 2004-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Plant Biology
DEF

An essential oil obtained from the bark or twigs of the sweet birch that resembles wintergreen oil in consisting chiefly of methyl salicylate and is used similarly to methyl salicylate.

OBS

sweet birch : A common birch(Betula lenta) of the eastern U. S. that has a spicy brown bark containing a volatile oil, hard dark-colored wood used for furniture and cabinetwork, and erect bruiting aments. Called also "black birch, ""cherry birch. "

OBS

It is a flavoring agent for beverages, ice cream, candy, gelatins, puddings and syrups.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

Huile essentielle incolore ou jaune pâle, provenant de l'écorce de Betula lenta, soit le bouleau merisier (dit «bouleau odorant» ou «bouleau acajou»). Aromatisant des boissons, crèmes glacées, confiseries, gélatines, crèmes et sirops.

Spanish

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Record 8 2000-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Wood
  • Botany
DEF

The hard strong durable heavy wood of the goncalo alves that has a straight grain and dark stripes on a yellowish to pinkish ground and is widely used for veneer, fine furniture, and heavy construction where its durability is important.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de bois
  • Botanique
DEF

Arbre d'Afrique tropicale [...] ou bois brun jaunâtre clair, veiné de brun sombre, à grain plutôt grossier, mi-dur et mi-lourd, utilisé en ameublement, aménagement, décoration, placage.

Spanish

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Record 9 1997-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging in Wood
  • Barrel and Cask Making
CONT

The wood [white oak] is very heavy, hard, strong, tough, and close-grained; a very high grade, all-purpose wood. It is one of the best woods known for tight cooperage, and one of the finest for furniture and hardwood flooring.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages en bois
  • Tonnellerie
CONT

[Chêne blanc.] Usages : Le bois est recherché pour la fabrication des meubles, en ébénisterie et pour les parquets. On l'emploie aussi dans la tonnellerie, les bateaux, les boiseries intérieures [...]

Spanish

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Record 10 1992-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Landscape Architecture
CONT

Hard landscape materials include paving, walls, fences, screens, site furniture, water features, signage and site lighting. To contribute to a successful site development, these materials must be planned in conjunction with soft landscape elements like lawns and plants. The detailed selection and use of hard landscape materials is influenced by surfaces, heights, widths, lengths, durability, maintenance needs and long-term cost effectiveness.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Architecture paysagère
OBS

S'emploie généralement au pluriel.

Spanish

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Record 11 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Furniture Industries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie du meuble
OBS

(annuaire 1969 - Travail)

Spanish

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Record 12 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Furniture Industries

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie du meuble

Spanish

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