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ACETATO CELULOSA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-04-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastic Materials
- Photography
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cellulose acetate
1, record 1, English, cellulose%20acetate
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CA 2, record 1, English, CA
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acetyl cellulose 3, record 1, English, acetyl%20cellulose
correct
- acetylcellulose 4, record 1, English, acetylcellulose
correct
- acetocellulose 4, record 1, English, acetocellulose
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cellulose ester in which the cellulose is not completely esterified by acetic acid. 5, record 1, English, - cellulose%20acetate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The flexible plastic base on which the light-sensitive emulsion is coated is made by treating cotton fibers with acetic acid. The result is a flaky white material called cellulose acetate. 6, record 1, English, - cellulose%20acetate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cellulose acetate is prepared for use as a fiber (acetate rayon), safety moving film, and a tough plastic. 7, record 1, English, - cellulose%20acetate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cellulose acetate; CA: term and abbreviation standardized by ISO. 8, record 1, English, - cellulose%20acetate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matières plastiques
- Photographie
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acétate de cellulose
1, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20cellulose
masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CA 2, record 1, French, CA
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acéto-cellulose 3, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9to%2Dcellulose
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- acétate de la cellulose 4, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20la%20cellulose
correct, masculine noun
- acétylcellulose 5, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tylcellulose
correct, masculine noun
- acétocellulose 6, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tocellulose
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit résultant de la modification de celluloses par l'acide acétique, modification qui a pour effet de remplacer certaines fonctions alcooliques de la cellulose par des fonctions ester acétique. 7, record 1, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20cellulose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acétate de cellulose; CA : terme et abréviation normalisés par l'ISO [Organisation internationale de normalisation]; la forme «acétate de la cellulose» est préférable. 8, record 1, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20cellulose
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acéto-cellulose : terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR [Association française de normalisation] et reproduits avec son autorisation. 9, record 1, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20cellulose
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Materiales plásticos
- Fotografía
- Artes gráficas e imprenta
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetato de celulosa
1, record 1, Spanish, acetato%20de%20celulosa
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- acetilcelulosa 2, record 1, Spanish, acetilcelulosa
correct, feminine noun
- acetocelulosa 2, record 1, Spanish, acetocelulosa
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éster del ácido acético de la celulosa. 3, record 1, Spanish, - acetato%20de%20celulosa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- acetate fibre
1, record 2, English, acetate%20fibre
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- acetate fiber 2, record 2, English, acetate%20fiber
correct
- acetate 3, record 2, English, acetate
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is cellulose acetate. 4, record 2, English, - acetate%20fibre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acetate is manufactured by treating purified cellulose refined from cotton linters and/or wood pulp ... The resultant product ... is dissolved in acetone to prepare the spinning solution. After filtration, the highly viscous solution is extruded through spinnerets ... 4, record 2, English, - acetate%20fibre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acetate fabrics are fast-drying, wrinkle and shrinkage resistant, crisp or soft in hand depending upon the end use, and luxurious in appearance. The end use of acetate include lingerie, dresses, blouses, robes, other apparel, linings,draperies, bedspreads, upholstery, carpets, umbrellas, formed fabrics, and cigarette filters. 4, record 2, English, - acetate%20fibre
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fibre d'acétate
1, record 2, French, fibre%20d%27ac%C3%A9tate
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acétate 2, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tate
correct, masculine noun
- acétate de cellulose 3, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20cellulose
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre chimique, artificielle, fabriquée à partir de cellulose dérivée de la pulpe de bois ou de linters de coton. 4, record 2, French, - fibre%20d%27ac%C3%A9tate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le fil d'acétate peut être brillant ou mat; il est souple, résistant et brûle comme le coton [...] En uni, teint en pièce ou imprimé, le tissu d'acétate est utilisé pour chemisier, robe, doublure, rideau [...] ainsi qu'en bonneterie 4, record 2, French, - fibre%20d%27ac%C3%A9tate
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tejidos sintéticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetato de celulosa
1, record 2, Spanish, acetato%20de%20celulosa
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ester resultante de la acción del anhídrido acético sobre celulosa pura, en presencia de ácido sulfúrico, como catalizador, y ácido acético, como disolvente. 1, record 2, Spanish, - acetato%20de%20celulosa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se emplea en la fabricación de nylon, lacas y barnices y para fabricar películas fotográficas y discos gramofónicos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - acetato%20de%20celulosa
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-11-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Photography
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- photographic film
1, record 3, English, photographic%20film
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- film 2, record 3, English, film
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin sheet of transparent plastic coated with a light-sensitive emulsion. 3, record 3, English, - photographic%20film
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Photosensitive material on which light-exposed images are developed; used in various photomechanical processes, e.g. platemaking. 4, record 3, English, - photographic%20film
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Photographie
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- film photographique
1, record 3, French, film%20photographique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- film 2, record 3, French, film
correct, masculine noun
- pellicule photographique 3, record 3, French, pellicule%20photographique
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pellicule photosensible sur laquelle sont insolées et développées des images; utilisé dans des procédés photomécaniques tels que la fabrication de clichés. 4, record 3, French, - film%20photographique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Support plastique transparent recouvert d'une couche photosensible simple ou complexe. 5, record 3, French, - film%20photographique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario técnico y científico general
- Fotografía
- Distintos procesos de impresión
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- película fotográfica
1, record 3, Spanish, pel%C3%ADcula%20fotogr%C3%A1fica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Película flexible, generalmente de acetato de celulosa, recubierta de una capa de 6 a 20 micras de espesor de emulsión fotográfica. 1, record 3, Spanish, - pel%C3%ADcula%20fotogr%C3%A1fica
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