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MASTICATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-11-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rubber
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mastication
1, record 1, English, mastication
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of irreversibly reducing the molecular mass of a rubber in either the raw or mixed state, by the action of mechanical work (shear) and atmospheric oxygen, sometimes assisted by peptizers and heat. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 1, English, - mastication
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mastication: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - mastication
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Caoutchouc
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mastication
1, record 1, French, mastication
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus de réduction irréversible de la masse moléculaire d'un caoutchouc brut ou à l'état de mélange sous l'action d'un travail mécanique (cisaillement) et de l'oxygène de l'air, parfois assistée par un peptisant et de la chaleur. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 2, record 1, French, - mastication
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mastication : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - mastication
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Caucho
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- masticación
1, record 1, Spanish, masticaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-11-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Mouth
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mastication
1, record 2, English, mastication
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of chewing accomplished by the coordinated activity of the tongue, mandible, mandibular musculature, structural components of the temporamandibular joints, etc., and controlled by the neuromuscular mechanism. 2, record 2, English, - mastication
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "mastication" has more often been restricted to the process of chewing. 3, record 2, English, - mastication
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cavité buccale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- manducation
1, record 2, French, manducation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de manger, c'est-à-dire l'ensemble des actions mécaniques telles que la préhension des aliments, la mastication, la salivation et la déglutition, qui concourent à une bonne digestion. 1, record 2, French, - manducation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Boca
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- masticación
1, record 2, Spanish, masticaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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