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Record 1 2023-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
CONT

Cross Dyeing : This is a very popular method in which varied color effects are obtained in the one dye bath for a cloth which contains fibers with varying affinities for the dye used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Teinturerie

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
CONT

Color space-dyeing is a form of yarn dyeing which is again coming into use. It is an ancient craft to which different local names, such as tie-dyeing, have been applied. It refers to the coloring of yarns at intervals spaced along the yarn length.... this form of dyeing arose spontaneously and became a part of the textile craft tradition. In many places, tie-dyeing methods were the only ones used to create pattern in a fabric. The Japanese, for instance until fairly recently used tie-dyed yarns for the warp and weft of fabrics to produce a diversity of interesting and popular designs.... Developments in technique.... mechanized methods have replaced the ancient laborious ones of applying color space-dyeing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
CONT

Aujourd'hui le chinage par impression a plutôt cédé la place au chinage par teinture beaucoup plus simple. Il suffit, en effet, de munir l'écheveau à teindre de ligatures ou d'attaches nombreuses qui tiennent fortement serrés les uns contre les autres les brins de l'écheveau. Lors du trempage des écheveaux dans le bac de teinture la matière colorante ne recouvre que les parties libres de l'écheveau laissant dans la nuance première toutes les parties serrées de l'écheveau. On défait ensuite les nœuds. Si l'on désire des chinés diversement coloriés, on le refait en des places différentes.

CONT

Le chinage dit «à la branche» a été pratiqué dans la seconde moité du XVIII s. Suivant le dessin, les fils de la chaîne étaient regroupés et formaient ce que l'on appelait «les branches». Chaque branche, dont certaines parties avaient été ligaturées pour éviter la pénétration de la couleur, était teinte par immersion, puis remise sur le métier en ayant soin qu'elle fût convenablement juxtaposée. Cette technique coûteuse par la lenteur de son exécution a été remplacée, en 1816, par l'impression sur chaîne.

OBS

Le chinage par impression a été abandonné; c'est le chinage par teinture qui l'a remplacé.

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fish
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

The Swordtail is a popular aquarium fish, especially among beginners. Their name comes from their extended caudal fin, where the bottom points out like a sword on the males. The body shape of the fish is similar to that of the Guppy. Several color strains have been formed by breeders over the years including Neon, Red, Lyretail, Red Simpson, Green, Albino, Gold tux, Black and Spotted Swordtails.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poissons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CONT

Le xiphophore ou porte-glaive (Xiphophorus helleri) [...] a des formes robustes et élancées, des couleurs brillantes, et, chez les mâles, la nageoire caudale porte un prolongement caractéristique en forme d'épée.

OBS

Pluriel : des porte-épées; des porte-glaives.

OBS

porte-épées (pl.); porte-glaives (pl.) : Ces graphies, puisées des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, sont attestées soit dans le Petit Robert (2004) ou le Petit Larousse illustré (2005).

Spanish

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Record 4 2012-09-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
  • Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
CONT

... solution-dyed acrylic fabric designed for marine awning and outdoor furniture end-used applications. Featuring a wide array of popular colors ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
  • Mode
CONT

[...] nouveau tissu acrylique teint masse Outdura pour la marine les auvents et le mobilier d'extérieur. Grande gamme de couleurs à la mode.

Spanish

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Record 5 2012-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
CONT

These pediatric emergency carts store supplies in one well-organized and easy-to-find place and are equipped with a breakaway locking system to ease restocking. Ball-bearing full extension drawer slides allow convenient access to the eight 3" and one 6" storage drawers, made identifiable with the included multicolored labeling kit(compatible with popular color coding systems).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
OBS

charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vegetable Crop Production
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
  • Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
DEF

Large dark red kidney-shaped beans which are often used for baked beans.

CONT

Dark Red Kidney Beans are large and kidney-shaped with a deep glossy red color. They have a solid flavor and texture. These beans are produced mainly in the northern U. S. A.... Light Red Kidney Beans have a solid texture and flavor [as well]. They are characterized by their large, kidney-shape with a pink color. This bean is popular in the Caribbean region as well as in Portugal and Spain for its similarity to the canela bean.

OBS

red kidney bean: term used at the Canadian Grain Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Production légumière
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
  • Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
OBS

Cultivé en Ontario, au Manitoba et en Alberta; graine réniforme; variétés claires et foncées; saveur carnée et texture farineuse; convient bien au chili, aux soupes et aux salades.

OBS

haricot rouge : terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains.

Spanish

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Record 7 2011-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Winemaking
CONT

Rosé(Roe-zay)-Pink wine, traditionally made not by blending red and white juice(although some inexpensive wines do this), but by using red grapes and removing the skins from the fermenter before they have had time to impart much color. Also sometimes labeled "Vin Gris"(... literally "gray wine") and, among popular, low-cost American pink wines, "blush". Although the blush fad included, dry, crisp rosé or vin gris can be a refreshing treat on a hot summer day.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie vinicole
DEF

Vin rosé à couleur très pâle.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industria vinícola
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Record 8 2008-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
  • Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
CONT

Mussel meat is creamy white if male, or an apricot to orange if female. Color does not affect quality. Mussels are popular when steamed, grilled, baked, stewed or sautéed. Mussel shells may be blue, black or brown.

CONT

Mussel meat is rich in protein, and has much less fat, many more mineral nutrients and a quarter of the calories of beef.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
  • Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
CONT

Une portion de 100 g (3,5 oz) de chair de moule fournit 23 p. 100 de l'apport quotidien recommandé de vitamine C et 37 p. 100 de fer.

Spanish

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Record 9 2008-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
CONT

The sweet pepper was popular in Spain and was referred to as "pimientos" to describe the red coloration and sweet taste.... The fruit of a pepper plant is classified as a berry with colors ranging from green, yellow, red, purple, black, brown, white and orange. Green is an immature fruit, yet commonly eaten this way, and as the fruit matures it changes color. Color changes in most commercial cultivars are green to red, green to yellow or green to orange.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
DEF

Variété de piment dit «doux», utilisé comme légume, cuit ou cru, bien qu'il s'agisse d'un fruit.

CONT

Le poivron se distingue des piments forts par sa grosseur; sa couleur (verte, orangée ou rouge) varie selon le degré de maturité. [...] On en distingue trois variétés, [...] Le poivron carré, dit aussi «poivron d'Amérique» [...] Le poivron de Valence, d'origine espagnole [...] Le poivron des Landes, toujours vert [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Frutas y verduras (Tipos y procesamiento - Ind. alimentaria)
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Record 10 2006-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Needle Embroidery
DEF

A form of needlepoint in which (typically) only straight stitches are used, usually in geometric patterns.

CONT

Popular patterns usually involve using many shades of one color in rows shaped into squares, diamonds, hearts, etc. Flame-shaped patterns are also very popular. Bargello is worked in one direction or can be worked in four directions that all merge at the center of the fabric.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Broderie à l'aiguille
DEF

[Forme de] tapisserie à l'aiguille à points comptés, exécutée généralement en laine ou en soie, et formant des motifs géométriques typiques, en zigzag ou en courbe.

OBS

Le terme Bargello recouvre les points de Florence, de Hongrie, de Byzance, de flamme, et de brique.

Spanish

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Record 11 2004-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Culture of Fruit Trees
CONT

Figs were brought to California by the Spanish missionary fathers who first planted them at the San Diego Mission in 1759.... The popular Calimyrna fig, golden brown in color, is the Smyrna variety that was brought to California's San Joaquin Valley from Turkey in 1882, and was renamed Calimyrna in honor of its new homeland.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Arboriculture fruitière
CONT

Il existe principalement quatre variétés de figues : la Calimyrna d'une couleur ambre est la plus répandu. [...] Les figues ont fait leur chemin vers la Californie par les pères missionnaires qui les ont plantés de San Diego à Sonoma. [...] La figue de Smyrna a été importée en 1882 par un cultivateur de San Joaquin Valley qui l'a renommée Calimyrna, en l'honneur de sa nouvelle maison.

Key term(s)
  • Calimyrna

Spanish

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Record 12 2000-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Arts (General)
CONT

Other popular matching system colors, including plastic and vinyl, can be precisely matched. We have a computerized formula library with calculated color information to help you make an exact color match every time, no matter what color you need. Custom colors, even without a manufacturer's code number, can be exactly determined and formulated. Even if you simply have color chips, fabric swatches, or material samples, send them to us, we’ll match color and gloss levels quickly. Formulas can be quickly faxed.

Key term(s)
  • chip

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts plastiques (Généralités)
Key term(s)
  • chip

Spanish

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Record 13 1995-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
CONT

SMC Carrier Films. Two carrier films are used to transport the SMC through the impregnator. Normally the carrier films are 3-4 in.(76-102 mm) wider than the SMC product to prevent the resin mix from flowing out of the roll before the mix viscosity is controlled by chemical thickening. Untreated extruded polyethylene film of 200 gauge [2 mils(0. 05 mm) thick] is the most popular carrier film because of its more favorable cost. The carrier film should be pigmented in a color that contrasts with the SMC product to make it easier for the press operator, while preparing mold charges, to be certain that all the film has been removed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques

Spanish

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