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OCHER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ocher
1, record 1, English, ocher
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ochre 2, record 1, English, ochre
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A naturally occurring earth pigment containing clay and iron oxide. 3, record 1, English, - ocher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Ochers] have been used since ancient times as permanent pigments in all types of paint media. They are also used as colorants in ceramic slips and glazes. Ocher is often added as a reducing agent in luster glazes. 3, record 1, English, - ocher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ochers range in color from pale yellow to orange to deep red. The yellow and brown colors are produced from hydrated iron oxide and the reds from anhydrous iron oxide. Yellow ocher can also be calcined at 550-600 °C to form red ocher. 3, record 1, English, - ocher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ocre
1, record 1, French, ocre
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
Argile naturelle de couleur variable allant du jaune au rouge violacé, plus ou moins riche en sesquioxyde de fer, utilisée crue ou calcinée. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 2, record 1, French, - ocre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ocre, oxyde de fer impur, jaune ou rouge, a été longtemps employée comme pigment dans les peintures, le linoléum, les produits céramiques, etc. Elle est de plus en plus concurrencée par les colorants synthétiques. 3, record 1, French, - ocre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1. Le terme «ocre» est quelquefois utilisé adjectivement pour caractériser des couleurs analogues à celles des ocres. 2. Les ocres sont différenciées en qualité en fonction de leur finesse et des traitements de préparation subis. Utilisation : peintures émulsions. [Observation reproduite avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR.] 2, record 1, French, - ocre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ocre : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 4, record 1, French, - ocre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ocre
1, record 1, Spanish, ocre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Óxido de hierro hidratado mezclado con arcilla, arena, etc. 2, record 1, Spanish, - ocre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No combustible. No tóxico. 2, record 1, Spanish, - ocre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Ocre rojo, ocre negro. 3, record 1, Spanish, - ocre
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