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Record 1 2005-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nonferrous Metals and Alloys - Various
DEF

An alloy containing 80 to 90 percent tin and 10 to 20 percent lead; now little used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métaux et alliages non ferreux divers
DEF

Alliage de cuivre, zinc, plomb et surtout étain.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metales y aleaciones no ferrosos - Varios
DEF

Liga de cinc, plomo y estaño.

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Record 2 1986-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pigments and Colours (Arts)
DEF

a nearly neutral slightly bluish dark grey that is darker than mole.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pigments et couleurs (Arts)

Spanish

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