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LUTING [3 records]

Record 1 1996-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clay Working Methods (Ceramics)
DEF

The process of cementing together parts of a ceramic object with fluid clay slip....

CONT

... a vase, the neck of which is too small to admit the potter's hand, is made in two parts which are then joined by luting. Joints are usually perceptible, but this is minimized by the process of fettling. In the making of figures the various components are luted to the torso and base.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques de la céramique

Spanish

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Record 2 1991-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
CONT

The cup is varnished and sealed at the top by luting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes

Spanish

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Record 3 1986-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prosthetic Dentistry
CONT

[Silicate cement] is relatively brittle and tends to disintegrate and discolor. It is neither adhesive nor used for luting purposes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie prothétique
DEF

Opération consistant à fixer de façon intime, à l'aide d'un film de ciment, une prothèse conjointe sur ses points d'appui.

Spanish

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