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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cross dyeing
1, record 1, English, cross%20dyeing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, English, - cross%20dyeing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Teinturerie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- teinture croisée
1, record 1, French, teinture%20crois%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- teinture en croisé 1, record 1, French, teinture%20en%20crois%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- color space-dyeing
1, record 2, English, color%20space%2Ddyeing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tie-dyeing 1, record 2, English, tie%2Ddyeing
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, English, - color%20space%2Ddyeing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chinage par teinture
1, record 2, French, chinage%20par%20teinture
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chinage de fils par teinture 2, record 2, French, chinage%20de%20fils%20par%20teinture
proposal, masculine noun
- chinage à la branche 3, record 2, French, chinage%20%C3%A0%20la%20branche
correct, masculine noun, archaic
- chinage par branche 3, record 2, French, chinage%20par%20branche
correct, masculine noun, archaic
- teinture de fils par nœuds 2, record 2, French, teinture%20de%20fils%20par%20n%26oelig%3Buds
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 2, French, - chinage%20par%20teinture
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 3, record 2, French, - chinage%20par%20teinture
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le chinage par impression a été abandonné; c'est le chinage par teinture qui l'a remplacé. 2, record 2, French, - chinage%20par%20teinture
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-01-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fish
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- swordtail
1, record 3, English, swordtail
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 3, English, - swordtail
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Poissons
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- porte-glaive
1, record 3, French, porte%2Dglaive
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- porte-épée 2, record 3, French, porte%2D%C3%A9p%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
- xiphophore 3, record 3, French, xiphophore
correct, masculine noun
- xiphophore de Heller 4, record 3, French, xiphophore%20de%20Heller
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 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. 5, record 3, French, - porte%2Dglaive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des porte-épées; des porte-glaives. 6, record 3, French, - porte%2Dglaive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 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). 7, record 3, French, - porte%2Dglaive
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-09-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- popular color
1, record 4, English, popular%20color
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- popular colour 2, record 4, English, popular%20colour
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... solution-dyed acrylic fabric designed for marine awning and outdoor furniture end-used applications. Featuring a wide array of popular colors ... 1, record 4, English, - popular%20color
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Mode
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- couleur à la mode
1, record 4, French, couleur%20%C3%A0%20la%20mode
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] nouveau tissu acrylique teint masse Outdura pour la marine les auvents et le mobilier d'extérieur. Grande gamme de couleurs à la mode. 1, record 4, French, - couleur%20%C3%A0%20la%20mode
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-05-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pediatric emergency cart
1, record 5, English, pediatric%20emergency%20cart
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- pediatric crash cart 2, record 5, English, pediatric%20crash%20cart
correct
- pediatric cart 3, record 5, English, pediatric%20cart
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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). 4, record 5, English, - pediatric%20emergency%20cart
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chariot pédiatrique
1, record 5, French, chariot%20p%C3%A9diatrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- chariot d'urgence pédiatrique 2, record 5, French, chariot%20d%27urgence%20p%C3%A9diatrique
correct, masculine noun
- charriot pédiatrique 3, record 5, French, charriot%20p%C3%A9diatrique
correct, masculine noun
- charriot d'urgence pédiatrique 3, record 5, French, charriot%20%20d%27urgence%20p%C3%A9diatrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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). 3, record 5, French, - chariot%20p%C3%A9diatrique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-03-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Vegetable Crop Production
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- red kidney bean
1, record 6, English, red%20kidney%20bean
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- red kidney 2, record 6, English, red%20kidney
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Large dark red kidney-shaped beans which are often used for baked beans. 3, record 6, English, - red%20kidney%20bean
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 6, English, - red%20kidney%20bean
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
red kidney bean: term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 5, record 6, English, - red%20kidney%20bean
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Production légumière
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- haricot rouge
1, record 6, French, haricot%20rouge
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- haricot rognon de coq 2, record 6, French, haricot%20rognon%20de%20coq
correct, masculine noun
- rognon de coq 3, record 6, French, rognon%20de%20coq
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 6, French, - haricot%20rouge
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
haricot rouge : terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 5, record 6, French, - haricot%20rouge
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-02-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- gray wine
1, record 7, English, gray%20wine
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 7, English, - gray%20wine
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- vin gris
1, record 7, French, vin%20gris
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vin rosé à couleur très pâle. 1, record 7, French, - vin%20gris
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria vinícola
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- vino gris
1, record 7, Spanish, vino%20gris
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-06-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
- Mollusks, Echinoderms and Prochordates
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mussel meat
1, record 8, English, mussel%20meat
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 8, English, - mussel%20meat
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Mussel meat is rich in protein, and has much less fat, many more mineral nutrients and a quarter of the calories of beef. 3, record 8, English, - mussel%20meat
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
- Mollusques, échinodermes et procordés
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chair de moule
1, record 8, French, chair%20de%20moule
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 8, French, - chair%20de%20moule
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-02-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sweet pepper
1, record 9, English, sweet%20pepper
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 9, English, - sweet%20pepper
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- poivron
1, record 9, French, poivron
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- piment doux 1, record 9, French, piment%20doux
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variété de piment dit «doux», utilisé comme légume, cuit ou cru, bien qu'il s'agisse d'un fruit. 2, record 9, French, - poivron
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 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 [...] 2, record 9, French, - poivron
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frutas y verduras (Tipos y procesamiento - Ind. alimentaria)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- pimiento dulce
1, record 9, Spanish, pimiento%20dulce
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- ají 1, record 9, Spanish, aj%C3%AD
masculine noun, Colombia
- ají dulce 1, record 9, Spanish, aj%C3%AD%20dulce
masculine noun, Venezuela
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-10-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Bargello
1, record 10, English, Bargello
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- bargello stitch 2, record 10, English, bargello%20stitch
- bargello 2, record 10, English, bargello
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of needlepoint in which (typically) only straight stitches are used, usually in geometric patterns. 1, record 10, English, - Bargello
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 10, English, - Bargello
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Bargello
1, record 10, French, Bargello
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- bargello 2, record 10, French, bargello
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 10, French, - Bargello
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme Bargello recouvre les points de Florence, de Hongrie, de Byzance, de flamme, et de brique. 1, record 10, French, - Bargello
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2004-08-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Culture of Fruit Trees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Calimyrna fig
1, record 11, English, Calimyrna%20fig
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 11, English, - Calimyrna%20fig
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Arboriculture fruitière
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- figue Calimyrna
1, record 11, French, figue%20Calimyrna
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 11, French, - figue%20Calimyrna
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Calimyrna
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-08-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Arts (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- colour chip
1, record 12, English, colour%20chip
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- color chip 1, record 12, English, color%20chip
correct
- colour sample 2, record 12, English, colour%20sample
correct
- color sample 2, record 12, English, color%20sample
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 12, English, - colour%20chip
Record 12, Key term(s)
- chip
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Arts plastiques (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- pastille de couleur
1, record 12, French, pastille%20de%20couleur
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- échantillon de couleur 2, record 12, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20de%20couleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Key term(s)
- chip
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-07-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- carrier film
1, record 13, English, carrier%20film
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 13, English, - carrier%20film
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- support pelliculaire
1, record 13, French, support%20pelliculaire
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- pellicule de support 1, record 13, French, pellicule%20de%20support
proposal, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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