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FINE SEED [2 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2008-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant and Crop Production
  • Agricultural Economics
OBS

Mustard seeds are considered as fine seeds.

OBS

Term used at the Canadian Grain Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
  • Économie agricole
OBS

La graine de moutarde est considérée comme une semence fine.

OBS

Terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains.

Spanish

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Record 2 1998-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ornamental Glassware
  • Types of Glass
DEF

An undissolved tiny bubble of gas or air that rises to the surface while melting the ingredients of glass, especially in an inadequately heated old-style furnace.

CONT

If not removed, seeds show as tiny specks in the finished glass object.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Verrerie d'art
  • Sortes de verre

Spanish

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