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VALANCE [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- valance
1, record 1, English, valance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
valance: an item in the "Window and Door Coverings" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 1, English, - valance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cantonnière
1, record 1, French, cantonni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cantonnière : objet de la classe «Revêtements de fenêtres et de portes» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 1, French, - cantonni%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
- Theatre and Opera
- Scenic Design
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- grand drapery border 1, record 2, English, grand%20drapery%20border
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- grand drape 1, record 2, English, grand%20drape
- swag border 2, record 2, English, swag%20border
- valance 1, record 2, English, valance
- valence 1, record 2, English, valence
- pelmet 3, record 2, English, pelmet
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A border across the width of the stage behind the asbestos curtain, used to provide part of the decorative frame. 1, record 2, English, - grand%20drapery%20border
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A border or similar drapery which is hung above the front curtain to conceal the flies ... 1, record 2, English, - grand%20drapery%20border
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Salles et installations de spectacles
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Scénographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lambrequin
1, record 2, French, lambrequin
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tenture fixe ou décoration peinte sur châssis destinée à dissimuler la partie inférieure du cadre de scène. 1, record 2, French, - lambrequin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Salas e instalaciones para espectáculos
- Teatro y Ópera
- Escenografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- lambrequín
1, record 2, Spanish, lambrequ%C3%ADn
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Faja de tela en forma de festones que se pone en lo alto de las cortinas como adorno y para disimular las barras, anillas, etc. 1, record 2, Spanish, - lambrequ%C3%ADn
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Atomic Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- valence
1, record 3, English, valence
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- valency 2, record 3, English, valency
correct
- valance 3, record 3, English, valance
obsolete
- atomicity 4, record 3, English, atomicity
less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maximum number of univalent atoms (originally hydrogen or chlorine atoms) that may combine with an atom of the element under consideration, or with a fragment, or for which an atom of this element can be substituted. 5, record 3, English, - valence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ion exchange materials are insoluble solid granules ... having the property, when placed in contact with a liquid containing ions in solution, of exchanging, valence for valence, some of the ions of which they are composed for other ions existing in the solution, without thereby dissolving or sustaining any structural modification. 6, record 3, English, - valence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The concept of valence has been interpreted by different models and theories in theoretical organic chemistry: the valence bond configuration mixing model (VBCM); the valence bond theory (VB); the valence-shell-electron-pair repulsion theory (VSEPR). [Source: "Pure and Applied Chemistry", Vol. 71, 1999, pages 1919-1981).] More work has defined the valence in terms of "non-active valence electrons", "active valence nucleons", "chemically active valence electrons", "chemically active (valence) and inert (core) electrons" and "active valence orbitals". 7, record 3, English, - valence
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Physique atomique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- valence
1, record 3, French, valence
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- atomicité 2, record 3, French, atomicit%C3%A9
feminine noun, less frequent
- valence atomique 2, record 3, French, valence%20atomique
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre maximal d'atomes univalents (originalement des atomes d'hydrogène ou de chlore) qui peuvent se combiner avec un atome de l'élément considéré, ou avec un fragment ou pour lequel un atome de cet élément peut être substitué. 3, record 3, French, - valence
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alors que le neptunium, comme ses voisins dans la classification périodique des éléments, uranium et plutonium, possède de multiples états de valence relativement stables en milieu nitrique : Np(IV), Np(V), Np(VI), l'américium et le curium se caractérisent, comme les terres rares, par une valence III très stable sinon unique. 4, record 3, French, - valence
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Física atómica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- valencia
1, record 3, Spanish, valencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- atomicidad 2, record 3, Spanish, atomicidad
correct, feminine noun
- valencia atómica 3, record 3, Spanish, valencia%20at%C3%B3mica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Número representativo de la proporción en que un átomo es susceptible de combinarse con otros átomos; depende en general del número y la disposición de los electrones de la capa electrónica externa del átomo, llamada «capa de valencia» («valence shell»). 4, record 3, Spanish, - valencia
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-10-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Curtains and Blinds
- Architectural Elements
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- valance
1, record 4, English, valance
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- vallance 2, record 4, English, vallance
correct
- curtain box 3, record 4, English, curtain%20box
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decorative frame at the top of a window that conceals the tops of curtains. 4, record 4, English, - valance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Curtain box at Harewood House, designed by Robert Adam. 3, record 4, English, - valance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Rideaux et stores
- Éléments d'architecture
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- boîte à rideaux
1, record 4, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20rideaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
niche réservée dans la maçonnerie, ou encadrement en bois pour loger des rideaux. 2, record 4, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20rideaux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
cache-tringle en matière plastique ou en bois mouluré permettant d'accrocher une cantonnière. 3, record 4, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20rideaux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cortinas y persianas
- Elementos arquitectónicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cenefa
1, record 4, Spanish, cenefa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-03-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Curtains and Blinds
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- valance
1, record 5, English, valance
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- vallance 1, record 5, English, vallance
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short usually shaped or pleated drapery or a short wood or metal frame used as a decorative heading to conceal the top of curtains and fixtures. 1, record 5, English, - valance
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A group of windows can be unified by a cornice or valance. A cornice is a horizontal band of wood or fabric-covered wood placed across the tops of windows to cover curtain and drapery edges and rod. A valance is similar but is made of a strip of fabric or fabric-covered wood. 2, record 5, English, - valance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Rideaux et stores
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cantonnière
1, record 5, French, cantonni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande de tissu encadrant le haut d'une fenêtre et masquant la tête des rideaux. 2, record 5, French, - cantonni%C3%A8re
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Boîte à rideaux : cache-tringle en matière plastique ou en bois mouluré permettant d'accrocher une cantonnière. 2, record 5, French, - cantonni%C3%A8re
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En anglais, en général, la «valance» est faite soit en tissu, soit avec un matériel dur (du bois ou du métal) recouvert de tissu. Côté langue française, la «cantonnière» est toujours en tissu. La plupart des ouvrages consultés spécifient que la «cantonnière» est une draperie. 3, record 5, French, - cantonni%C3%A8re
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-03-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Curtains and Blinds
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- lambrequin
1, record 6, English, lambrequin
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- valance 1, record 6, English, valance
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short decorative drapery for a shelf edge or for the top of a window casing. 1, record 6, English, - lambrequin
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Rideaux et stores
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lambrequin
1, record 6, French, lambrequin
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- cantonnière-lambrequin 2, record 6, French, cantonni%C3%A8re%2Dlambrequin
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lambrequin. Étoffes pendantes et découpées en festons, souvent ornées de franges et de glands, [...] qui surmontent les rideaux d'une fenêtre. 1, record 6, French, - lambrequin
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lambrequin de toile, de velours; lambrequins à franges et à glands. Ce salon avait aux fenêtres des rideaux de vieux lampas rouge à lambrequins, et relevés par des cordons de soie [...]. 1, record 6, French, - lambrequin
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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