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Record 1 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Practice
  • Walls and Partitions
DEF

The use of brick or blocks, concrete to form the interior white of a wall

DEF

The use of inferior bricks for the inner face of a wall.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maçonnerie
  • Murs et cloisons
DEF

Emploi de briques ou de blocs de béton en vue de former la paroi intérieure d'un mur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Albañilería
  • Paredes y mamparas
DEF

El uso de ladrillo de peor calidad para la cara interior de un muro.

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Record 2 1997-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Practice
  • Walls and Partitions
DEF

Common brickwork behind a facing brick facade.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maçonnerie
  • Murs et cloisons
DEF

Ensemble de matériaux constitué de briques moellons ou blocs de béton, utilisés pour former la paroi intérieure d'un mur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Albañilería
  • Paredes y mamparas
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Record 3 1996-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrotyping and Stereotype Printing
DEF

In electrotyping, the process of filling in the thin copper shell with metal in order to give a solid back.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stéréotypie et galvanotypie
DEF

En galvanotypie, renforcement de la coquille de cuivre en coulant, au dos, une couche épaisse d'alliage d'imprimerie.

Spanish

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Record 4 1996-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printing Processes - Various
DEF

Printing the reverse side of a sheet already printed on one side.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés d'impression divers
DEF

Impression du verso d'une feuille déjà imprimée au recto.

Spanish

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