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CELLOPHANE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
- Special Packaging
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cellophane
1, record 1, English, cellophane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cello 2, record 1, English, cello
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of glossy transparent material, typically less flexible and more crinkly than polythene, made from regenerated cellulose and used chiefly for wrapping goods, food, etc. 1, record 1, English, - cellophane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
- Emballages spéciaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cellophane
1, record 1, French, cellophane
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydrate de cellulose généralement façonné en mince pellicule transparente. 2, record 1, French, - cellophane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cellophane : de cell- pour cellulose et -phane pour diaphane. 2, record 1, French, - cellophane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de papel
- Embalajes especiales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- celofán
1, record 1, Spanish, celof%C3%A1n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Celulosa regenerada, transparente, fuerte y flexible, resistente a la grasa, aceite y aire. Inflamable. 2, record 1, Spanish, - celof%C3%A1n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
- Special Packaging
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cellophane film
1, record 2, English, cellophane%20film
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cellulose film 2, record 2, English, cellulose%20film
correct
- cello film 3, record 2, English, cello%20film
correct
- cellophane 4, record 2, English, cellophane
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A regenerated cellulose in thin transparent sheets used especially for packaging. 5, record 2, English, - cellophane%20film
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
- Emballages spéciaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- papier cellophane
1, record 2, French, papier%20cellophane
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pellicule cellophane 2, record 2, French, pellicule%20cellophane
correct, feminine noun
- cellophane 1, record 2, French, cellophane
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pellicule souple et transparente d'hydrate de cellulose, utilisée pour l'emballage. 3, record 2, French, - papier%20cellophane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-06-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Packaging in Plastic
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- transparent film
1, record 3, English, transparent%20film
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cellophane 1, record 3, English, cellophane
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin layer of plastic formerly used as the protection for collector's items. 1, record 3, English, - transparent%20film
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Today, sophisticated plastic capsules of all types and clear polyester pouches are used to protect numismatic and investment coins. 1, record 3, English, - transparent%20film
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Emballages en matières plastiques
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pellicule transparente
1, record 3, French, pellicule%20transparente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cellophane 1, record 3, French, cellophane
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recouvrement de plastique fin déjà utilisé pour la protection des pièces numismatiques. 1, record 3, French, - pellicule%20transparente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Maintenant, des capsules de plastique de toutes formes et des pochettes de fine pellicule servent plus adéquatement de protection pour les pièces de collection ou d'investissement. 1, record 3, French, - pellicule%20transparente
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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