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ROCKER TAB [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Glass
  • The Eye
OBS

Part of eyeglasses.

OBS

In source BRWHA 1981 ("What's what"), p. 217, the term "tab" is given as a synonym for "nose pad".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Verres d'optique
  • Oeil
OBS

Équivalent obtenu auprès d'une opticienne d'ordonnances. Selon une autre spécialiste, de la compagnie Caméo, on parle de «plaquette silicone», ce matériau étant la plupart du temps utilisé.

OBS

On peut aussi parler de «plaquettes d'appui». (Terme employé la plupart du temps au pluriel, puisque il y en a une de chaque côté du nez.)

Key term(s)
  • plaquettes mobiles
  • plaquettes silicone
  • plaquette silicone

Spanish

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