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CLUSTER PACK [2 records]

Record 1 2024-02-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging in Paper
DEF

A type of multiple-unit package made of thick paperboard that may contain 6 bottles, 6 jars or 6 cans of drink or food.

OBS

Evidently the term "cluster pack" has been taken from the registered trade name "Cluster-Pak".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages en papier
DEF

Emballage en carton fort, très ramassé, pour petites bouteilles, cannettes ou pots de boissons diverses ou d'aliments.

OBS

Cluster signifie groupe, amas, touffe. De tous les équivalents français, le Comité [de la Revue du traducteur] a choisi celui qui était le moins marqué par l'usage, trochet, terme de botanique désignant des fleurs ou des fruits poussant en grappes, et pratiquement inconnu - donc disponible - en dehors de la botanique.

OBS

Le terme "trochet" n'a aucune reconnaissance chez les professionnels de l'emballage.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages
OBS

Emballage léger [carton, film, plastique] groupant plusieurs unité [pots de yaourt, cannettes de bière...]

Spanish

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