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FROSTING [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- frosting
1, record 1, English, frosting
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of coloring hair that lightens or darkens small selected strands of hair over the entire head for the purpose of blending them with the color of the rest of the hair. 2, record 1, English, - frosting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frosting: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - frosting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- balayage
1, record 1, French, balayage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éclaircissement de la chevelure par la décoloration légère de fines mèches. 2, record 1, French, - balayage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balayage : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - balayage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-10-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- whitening
1, record 2, English, whitening
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chalking 1, record 2, English, chalking
correct, standardized
- frosting 1, record 2, English, frosting
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A change in appearance of a textile floor covering which becomes evident during use by the appearance of whitish regions. 1, record 2, English, - whitening
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
whitening; chalking; frosting: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - whitening
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- blanchissement
1, record 2, French, blanchissement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Changement d'aspect d'un revêtement de sol textile qui se manifeste à l'usage par l'apparition de zones blanchâtres. 1, record 2, French, - blanchissement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blanchissement : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - blanchissement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- frosting
1, record 3, English, frosting
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light-scattering surface resembling fine crystals. 2, record 3, English, - frosting
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frosting: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - frosting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- givrage
1, record 3, French, givrage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut caractérisé par une surface dispersant la lumière, ressemblant à des cristaux. 2, record 3, French, - givrage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
givrage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - givrage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Tejidos sintéticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- escarcha
1, record 3, Spanish, escarcha
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Defecto que se caracteriza por una superficie que dispersa la luz, parecida a cristales finos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - escarcha
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-08-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- frosting
1, record 4, English, frosting
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- givrage
1, record 4, French, givrage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Finition recherchée donnant au feuil sec un aspect particulier rappelant celui du givre. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 1, record 4, French, - givrage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
givrage : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 2, record 4, French, - givrage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-11-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- frosting 1, record 5, English, frosting
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dépolissage
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9polissage
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- deslustrado
1, record 5, Spanish, deslustrado
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-04-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- frosting
1, record 6, English, frosting
correct, noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The formation of a large number of very fine wrinkles in the form of frost-like patterns. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 6, English, - frosting
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Formation of a translucent, finely wrinkled surface on a film of oil, ink, or paint during drying, particularly when exposed to gas fumes, etc. 3, record 6, English, - frosting
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frosting: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 6, English, - frosting
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- givrage
1, record 6, French, givrage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défectuosité initiale caractérisée par un ridement dessinant à la surface du feuil un grand nombre de motifs de petites dimensions, en forme soit de polygones, soit de toiles d'araignées. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 2, record 6, French, - givrage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
givrage : terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 6, French, - givrage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-03-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Refrigeration Engineering
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- frosting
1, record 7, English, frosting
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Techniques du froid
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- givrage
1, record 7, French, givrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de givrer. 2, record 7, French, - givrage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-02-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Pastries
- Culinary Techniques
- Recipes
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- frosting
1, record 8, English, frosting
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- icing 2, record 8, English, icing
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sweet thick coating or a syrup for cakes, cupcakes or cookies. 1, record 8, English, - frosting
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pâtisserie
- Techniques culinaires
- Recettes de cuisine
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- glaçage
1, record 8, French, gla%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange épais de sucre et de colorant qui recouvre un gâteau. Sert aussi à faire les décorations, lettrages sur les pâtisseries. 1, record 8, French, - gla%C3%A7age
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le glaçage blanc est additionné de jus de citron. 1, record 8, French, - gla%C3%A7age
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- frost
1, record 9, English, frost
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- frosting 1, record 9, English, frosting
correct, noun
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A matte-like appearance to the finish of a coin. 1, record 9, English, - frost
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See related term: lustre (noun). 1, record 9, English, - frost
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- lustre mat
1, record 9, French, lustre%20mat
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- lustre givré 1, record 9, French, lustre%20givr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-07-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Rubber Processing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- frosting
1, record 10, English, frosting
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation of a matt, bloom-like appearance on a rubber surface exposed to air, resulting from the action of ozone. 1, record 10, English, - frosting
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du caoutchouc
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- givrage
1, record 10, French, givrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation mate et veloutée à la surface du caoutchouc exposée à l'air, résultant de l'action de l'ozone. 1, record 10, French, - givrage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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