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HARD GLOSSY [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paperboard
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- presspahn
1, record 1, English, presspahn
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- transformer board 2, record 1, English, transformer%20board
standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hard, glossy, heavily calendered pressboard or presspaper. 3, record 1, English, - presspahn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
presspahn; transformer board: designation and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - presspahn
Record 1, Key term(s)
- press-pahn
- press pahn
- press-spahn
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Carton
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- presspahn
1, record 1, French, presspahn
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papier ou carton comprimé dur, brillant, fortement calandré. 2, record 1, French, - presspahn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
presspahn : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - presspahn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
presspahn : désignation normalisée par l'AFNOR. 3, record 1, French, - presspahn
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Writing Instruments
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- School Equipment
- Art Supplies
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- grease pencil
1, record 2, English, grease%20pencil
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wax pencil 2, record 2, English, wax%20pencil
correct
- china marker 2, record 2, English, china%20marker
correct
- chinagraph pencil 3, record 2, English, chinagraph%20pencil
correct, Great Britain
- chinagraph 3, record 2, English, chinagraph
correct, Great Britain
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pencil of wax or hard grease mixed with colorings, used especially for marking on glossy or glazed surfaces. 4, record 2, English, - grease%20pencil
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'écriture
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Matériel et équipement scolaires
- Matériel d'artistes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- crayon gras
1, record 2, French, crayon%20gras
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- crayon de laboratoire 2, record 2, French, crayon%20de%20laboratoire
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Crayon à mine grasse, qui permet de travailler sur un support lisse et brillant (verre, plastique, etc.). 3, record 2, French, - crayon%20gras
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-05-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Poultry Production
- Games of Chance
- Contests (Recreation)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Aseel
1, record 3, English, Aseel
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Asil 1, record 3, English, Asil
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] breed of cockeril used for cock fighting, originally from India. 2, record 3, English, - Aseel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It has very short, hard, glossy feathers and is large boned with broad shoulders, a distinctive upright stance, drooping tail, and powerful musculature. The American Poultry Association standard recognizes black breasted red, wheaten, dark, spangled, and white Aseels, but they can also be found in the typical Game colors, including grey(duckwing), blue breasted red, and black. 3, record 3, English, - Aseel
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des volailles
- Jeux de hasard
- Concours (Loisirs)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Asyl
1, record 3, French, Asyl
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Aseel 1, record 3, French, Aseel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Race de volaille indienne typique, très ancienne, uniquement élevée et perfectionnée pour ses qualités sportives. 2, record 3, French, - Asyl
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Aseel est Indien. [...] En Inde, il n'est pas considéré comme une poule : c'est un «Aseel», animal de prestige et de combat réservé aux élites et aux Princes. 3, record 3, French, - Asyl
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les Asyl élevés en Europe sont les descendants de la très vieille race indienne RAJAH. 4, record 3, French, - Asyl
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De taille moyenne, assez basse sur pattes et très large et musclée, elle a un port altier, des contours anguleux, une forte ossature et un plumage dur avec peu de duvet. Sa couleur peut varier : tricolore à camial doré, sauvage, brun faisan, noir caillouté blanc, blanche, bleu argenté, à selle rouge, etc. 2, record 3, French, - Asyl
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «Asyl» et sa variante orthographique «Aseel» sont masculins probablement parce qu'ils désignent une race de coqs de combat. Ils ne prennent pas la marque du pluriel, puisqu'il s'agit de noms d'une race. 2, record 3, French, - Asyl
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-05-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- semi-glossy
1, record 4, English, semi%2Dglossy
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
coated paper stock : A printing paper having a transparent, smooth layer added to one or both sides that changes the look of the final printing. Coatings are normally defined as hard glossy, semi-glossy or matte surface. 1, record 4, English, - semi%2Dglossy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- semi-brillant
1, record 4, French, semi%2Dbrillant
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
papier couché : Papier pour impression comportant une couche transparente et lisse ajoutée sur le recto et/ou le verso et qui change l'aspect du tirage final. Les différents couchages sont généralement définis comme brillant, semi-brillant et mat. 1, record 4, French, - semi%2Dbrillant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-05-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hard glossy
1, record 5, English, hard%20glossy
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
coated paper stock : A printing paper having a transparent, smooth layer added to one or both sides that changes the look of the final printing. Coatings are normally defined as hard glossy, semi-glossy or matte surfaces. 1, record 5, English, - hard%20glossy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- brillant
1, record 5, French, brillant
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
papier couché : Papier pour impression comportant une couche transparente et lisse ajoutée sur le recto et/ou le verso et qui change l'aspect du tirage final. Les différents couchages sont généralement définis comme brillant, semi-brillant et mat. 1, record 5, French, - brillant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-10-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Interior Covering Materials
- Walls and Partitions
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tileboard
1, record 6, English, tileboard
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of wallboard used for interior finishing in which the outer surface is a layer of hard glossy material, usually simulating a tile. 1, record 6, English, - tileboard
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Revêtements intérieurs
- Murs et cloisons
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- panneau décoratif mural
1, record 6, French, panneau%20d%C3%A9coratif%20mural
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-09-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Photoengraving
- Types of Paper
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- glossy
1, record 7, English, glossy
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- glossy print 2, record 7, English, glossy%20print
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of photographic paper print having a glossy surface. 3, record 7, English, - glossy
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
glossy : photograph with a hard, very shiny finish, preferred for reproduction work. 4, record 7, English, - glossy
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Photogravure
- Sortes de papier
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- épreuve glacée
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9preuve%20glac%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- bromure glacé 2, record 7, French, bromure%20glac%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bromure : papier photographique au bromure. 3, record 7, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20glac%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-09-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Leatherworking Procedures
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- saddle lac
1, record 8, English, saddle%20lac
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A quick-drying spray lacquer finish that protects your leathercraft from soiling or drying out. Dries glossy, smooth and hard-yet flexes with stresses and strains. An excellent final coat that won’t crack or peel. 1, record 8, English, - saddle%20lac
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Procédés de travail du cuir
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- laque de selle
1, record 8, French, laque%20de%20selle
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un fini laque en vaporisateur qui sèche vite. Protège votre cuir contre la saleté et l'empêche de sécher. 1, record 8, French, - laque%20de%20selle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Laque peut être à la fois masculin et féminin. 2, record 8, French, - laque%20de%20selle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-08-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chocolate and Confectionery
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- pulled sugar
1, record 9, English, pulled%20sugar
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sugar, water, and acid boiled to the hard crack degree(around 300 deg. F. 145 deg. C), poured on an oiled slab, then, after the edges have been folded in, pulled several times to create long glossy threads. This material forms the basis for many kinds of striped, coloured, satin sweets, as well as being used in the manufacture of pulled sugar baskets, leaves, and flowers, for use as table decorations. 1, record 9, English, - pulled%20sugar
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Confiserie et chocolaterie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sucre tiré
1, record 9, French, sucre%20tir%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour faire les feuilles en sucre tiré, on opère de la même manière que pour faire des pétales. Le sucre étant cuit au grand cassé et coloré en vert peu foncé, on le tire et on en prend une pincée que l'on allonge et étire de la forme d'une feuille (...) 1, record 9, French, - sucre%20tir%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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