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POOR FINISH [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-11-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Construction Finishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ropiness
1, record 1, English, ropiness
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ropy finish 2, record 1, English, ropy%20finish
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] finish in which the brush marks have not flowed out, this being the normal appearance of a paint or varnish having poor leveling properties. 2, record 1, English, - ropiness
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ropiness: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - ropiness
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ropiness: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - ropiness
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Finitions (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cordage
1, record 1, French, cordage
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défectuosité initiale caractérisée par des stries sensiblement rectilignes et parallèles qui, avec certains procédés d'application apparaissent à la surface du feuil et persistent après le séchage. 2, record 1, French, - cordage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cordage : terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 1, French, - cordage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cordage : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - cordage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- poor-make diamond
1, record 2, English, poor%2Dmake%20diamond
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dealers and diamond jewelry manufacturers can also buy presorted, cheap lots of poor-make diamonds. 2, record 2, English, - poor%2Dmake%20diamond
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poor make : Term used to describe a polished diamond with deficiencies in proportions, finish, or symmetry. 3, record 2, English, - poor%2Dmake%20diamond
Record 2, Key term(s)
- poor make diamond
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- diamant mal taillé
1, record 2, French, diamant%20mal%20taill%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les négociants et les fabricants de bijoux peuvent aussi acheter des lots de diamants prétriés, mal taillés et de piètre qualité. 2, record 2, French, - diamant%20mal%20taill%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit d'un diamant taillé présentant des défauts quant aux proportions, au fini ou à la symétrie. 3, record 2, French, - diamant%20mal%20taill%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-02-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Quarries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- quarry dust
1, record 3, English, quarry%20dust
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fine, sandy residual material from rock crushing. 2, record 3, English, - quarry%20dust
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The discussion paper examined the idea of utilising manufactured sand as opposed to the natural sands which are currently used. It was noted that in past attempts, the inclusion of quarry dust in concrete was unsuccessful. Poor shape and particle size distribution were identified as being the characteristics of the dust which led to poor workability and finish, plastic cracking and generally poor performances in the harden state. 3, record 3, English, - quarry%20dust
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Carrières
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poussière de carrière
1, record 3, French, poussi%C3%A8re%20de%20carri%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Canteras
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- polvo de cantera
1, record 3, Spanish, polvo%20de%20cantera
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-07-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- poor metal finish 1, record 4, English, poor%20metal%20finish
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of imperfection in body of vehicle. Metal work is required. 1, record 4, English, - poor%20metal%20finish
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- défaut de métal
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9faut%20de%20m%C3%A9tal
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se rapporte à une imperfection dans la carrosserie. Usinage nécessaire. 1, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20de%20m%C3%A9tal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-11-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- built-up edge 1, record 5, English, built%2Dup%20edge
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The larger the built-up edge, the more friction is created which results in the breakdown of the cutting edge and poor surface finish. 1, record 5, English, - built%2Dup%20edge
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- copeau adhérent
1, record 5, French, copeau%20adh%C3%A9rent
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque le métal usiné est très malléable, de l'acier doux par exemple, ce métal ainsi divisé et comprimé se soude sur la pointe de l'outil. C'est le copeau adhérent. 1, record 5, French, - copeau%20adh%C3%A9rent
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et justification tirés du livre de A. Campa intitulé Technologie professionnelle générale pour les mécaniciens, Tome 1, page 129. 1, record 5, French, - copeau%20adh%C3%A9rent
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- poor finish 1, record 6, English, poor%20finish
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mauvais fini
1, record 6, French, mauvais%20fini
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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