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LENGTH-TO-WIDTH RATIO [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- effective wind speed
1, record 1, English, effective%20wind%20speed
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Effective wind speed is the combined effect of midflame wind speed and the slope equivalent wind speed in the direction of maximum spread(head fire). Effective wind speed is used in place of midflame wind speed when winds are blowing upslope and to determine size and shape(length-to-width ratio) for those fires. 2, record 1, English, - effective%20wind%20speed
Record 1, Key term(s)
- effective windspeed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Incendies de végétation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vitesse effective du vent
1, record 1, French, vitesse%20effective%20du%20vent
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Somme des vecteurs de la vitesse du vent à découvert à 10 mètres et de la vitesse du vent de pente équivalente. 2, record 1, French, - vitesse%20effective%20du%20vent
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- proportions
1, record 2, English, proportions
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] relative dimensions and angles of a polished diamond and the relationships between them; these include table size, crown angle, crown height, girdle thickness, pavilion angle, pavilion depth, culet size, girdle outline, length-to-width ratio, and total depth. 2, record 2, English, - proportions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The proportions, the relationship between the various parts of the stone, determine the fire and brilliance of the diamond. If the proportions are not optimal, undesirable visual effects may occur. 3, record 2, English, - proportions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Proportionscope: An optical instrument marketed by the Gemological Institute of America to compare the proportions of a brilliant-cut diamond with those of the Tolkowsky theoretical brilliant cut. 4, record 2, English, - proportions
Record 2, Key term(s)
- proportion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- proportions
1, record 2, French, proportions
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dimensions considérées par référence à une mesure, une échelle. 2, record 2, French, - proportions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les proportions ou rapports internes entre les différentes parties du diamant déterminent le feu et la brillance de la pierre. Si les proportions ne sont pas idéales, il peut apparaître des effets visuels indésirables. 3, record 2, French, - proportions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Proportionscope : Instrument d'optique vendu par la Gemological Institute of America et servant à comparer les proportions d'un diamant taillé en brillant avec celles du brillant idéal américain tel que conçu par Marcel Tolkowsky. 4, record 2, French, - proportions
Record 2, Key term(s)
- proportion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-07-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- length-to-width ratio
1, record 3, English, length%2Dto%2Dwidth%20ratio
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The comparison of the length and width of the girdle outline on marquise, emerald, pear-shape, and oval cuts, determined by dividing the length by the width. 2, record 3, English, - length%2Dto%2Dwidth%20ratio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe a typical polishing sequence for a princess shape :... f) brillianteer the diamond : create the stars : shape of the stars varies depending on the diamond's length-to-width ratio, crown height and table size... 3, record 3, English, - length%2Dto%2Dwidth%20ratio
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The width is expressed as 1. Some length-to-width ratios are considered more pleasing than others; these include: marquise, 1.75-2.25:1; oval, 1.33-1.66:1; emerald cut and pear shape, 1.50-1.75:1. 2, record 3, English, - length%2Dto%2Dwidth%20ratio
Record 3, Key term(s)
- length to width ratio
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rapport longueur/largeur
1, record 3, French, rapport%20longueur%2Flargeur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapport obtenu en divisant le pourtour du rondiste d'une taille marquise, émeraude, poire ou ovale, par sa largeur. 2, record 3, French, - rapport%20longueur%2Flargeur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-07-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cut to fit
1, record 4, English, cut%20to%20fit
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of crown stars and halves and pavilion halves for which no specific angles or indices can be prescribed due to the variables of the angles, indices and length-to-width ratio of all the main facets. 2, record 4, English, - cut%20to%20fit
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Describe the indices of a princess shape: ... b) for the crown: ... 8 stars: variable, cut to fit ... 2, record 4, English, - cut%20to%20fit
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tailler en alignement 1, record 4, French, tailler%20en%20alignement
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- aligner 2, record 4, French, aligner
proposal
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les facettes] sont taillées en alignement par rapport au rondiste à la même profondeur que les excédents. 3, record 4, French, - tailler%20en%20alignement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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