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IMITATION MARBLE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-09-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- marbled paper
1, record 1, English, marbled%20paper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- marble paper 2, record 1, English, marble%20paper
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colored paper with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern, in imitation of marble, which is used with paper-covered boards and as end papers in books. 3, record 1, English, - marbled%20paper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- papier marbré
1, record 1, French, papier%20marbr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Papier] recouvert, sur l'une de ses faces, de marbrures de différentes couleurs dont certaines rappellent parfois les veinures d'un marbre. 2, record 1, French, - papier%20marbr%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Papier utilisé en reliure pour garnir les contreplats et les gardes des ouvrages. 2, record 1, French, - papier%20marbr%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-04-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Construction Finishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- marbling
1, record 2, English, marbling
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The imitation of the appearance of polished marble by the skilful use of suitable tools and coating materials. [Definition standardized by ISO. ] 1, record 2, English, - marbling
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marbling: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - marbling
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Finitions (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- marbrage
1, record 2, French, marbrage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reproduction au moyen d'un matériel approprié et d'un produit de peinture de l'aspect et de la texture du marbre poli. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 2, French, - marbrage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marbrage : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - marbrage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Interior Decorations
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- imitation marble 1, record 3, English, imitation%20marble
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cultured marble 2, record 3, English, cultured%20marble
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A material that simulates a genuine marble. 3, record 3, English, - imitation%20marble
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Décoration intérieure
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- similimarbre
1, record 3, French, similimarbre
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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