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IMITATION MARBLE [3 records]

Record 1 2005-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Paper
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sortes de papier
DEF

[Papier] recouvert, sur l'une de ses faces, de marbrures de différentes couleurs dont certaines rappellent parfois les veinures d'un marbre.

OBS

Papier utilisé en reliure pour garnir les contreplats et les gardes des ouvrages.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
  • Construction Finishing
DEF

The imitation of the appearance of polished marble by the skilful use of suitable tools and coating materials. [Definition standardized by ISO. ]

OBS

marbling: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
  • Finitions (Construction)
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.]

OBS

marbrage : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 3 1998-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Interior Decorations
  • Plumbing Fixtures
DEF

A material that simulates a genuine marble.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Décoration intérieure
  • Appareils sanitaires

Spanish

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