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FIBRA NATURAL [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-08-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- natural fibre
1, record 1, English, natural%20fibre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- natural fiber 2, record 1, English, natural%20fiber
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Natural raw material found in nature [which] may come from animals, plants or minerals. 3, record 1, English, - natural%20fibre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Animal fibers come from animal hair (wool) or insect secretions (silk). Plant fibers are extracted from grain (cotton), fruit (coconut), leaves (sisal hemp, raffia), stems (flax, hemp), or from sap (natural rubber). Mineral fibers are completely natural (asbestos) or are made from rock, ore, alloys or glass. 3, record 1, English, - natural%20fibre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fibre naturelle
1, record 1, French, fibre%20naturelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Fibre] provenant directement de la nature, [qui peut] être animale, végétale ou minérale. 2, record 1, French, - fibre%20naturelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Animales, [les fibres naturelles] sont issues soit de poils d'animaux (laine), soit de sécrétions d'insectes (soie). Végétales, elles sont extraites de graines (coton), de fruits (coco), de feuilles (sisal, raphia), de tiges (lin, chanvre) ou de la sève (caoutchouc naturel). Minérales, elles sont soit intégralement naturelles (amiante), soit manufacturées à partir de roches, de minerais, d'alliages ou de verre. 2, record 1, French, - fibre%20naturelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario técnico y científico general
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fibra natural
1, record 1, Spanish, fibra%20natural
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Bast Fibres (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International Jute Organization
1, record 2, English, International%20Jute%20Organization
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IJO 2, record 2, English, IJO
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Fibres textiles libériennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Organisation internationale du jute
1, record 2, French, Organisation%20internationale%20du%20jute
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Fibras bastas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Organización Internacional del Yute
1, record 2, Spanish, Organizaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20del%20Yute
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Constituida en 1984, por los grandes países importadores y exportadores de dicha fibra vegetal. Defiende su consumo contra la competencia de los sintéticos, para lo cual fomenta la investigación de las aplicaciones del yute natural. Administra el "Convenio Internacional del Yute", que entró en vigor provisionalmente en 1984 y, con carácter definitivo, en 1986. Su sede está en Dhaka, Bangladesh. 1, record 2, Spanish, - Organizaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20del%20Yute
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fructooligosaccharide
1, record 3, English, fructooligosaccharide
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- FOS 1, record 3, English, FOS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fructo-oligosaccharide 1, record 3, English, fructo%2Doligosaccharide
correct
- FOS 1, record 3, English, FOS
correct
- FOS 1, record 3, English, FOS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A class of simple carbohydrates found naturally in certain plants, such as Jerusalem artichokes, onions, and bananas. 1, record 3, English, - fructooligosaccharide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
FOS ... is used as a sweetening agent, flavor enhancer, bulking agent, and humectant. As a low-calorie sucrose-replacement, FOS is used in cookies, cakes, breads, candies, dairy products, and some beverages. FOS is also added to some Japanese health foods to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. 1, record 3, English, - fructooligosaccharide
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fructooligosaccharide
1, record 3, French, fructooligosaccharide
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- FOS 1, record 3, French, FOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fructo-oligosaccharide 2, record 3, French, fructo%2Doligosaccharide
correct, masculine noun
- fructo oligosaccharide 3, record 3, French, fructo%20oligosaccharide
correct, masculine noun
- FOS 3, record 3, French, FOS
correct, masculine noun
- FOS 3, record 3, French, FOS
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oligomère naturelle qui contient du fructose que l’on trouve dans les plantes comme l’ail, l’oignon, l’artichaut, l’asperge, l’orge, la banane ou la chicorée. 2, record 3, French, - fructooligosaccharide
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fructooligosacárido
1, record 3, Spanish, fructooligosac%C3%A1rido
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- FOS 1, record 3, Spanish, FOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- fructo-oligosacárido 1, record 3, Spanish, fructo%2Doligosac%C3%A1rido
correct, masculine noun
- FOS 1, record 3, Spanish, FOS
correct, masculine noun
- FOS 1, record 3, Spanish, FOS
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oligosacárido natural(fibra soluble) que contiene fructosa y se encuentra en variedad de plantas y frutos como el puerro, la cebolla, la achicoria(raíz), el espárrago, el ajo, la alcachofa, el tomate, la alfalfa, el plátano, etc. 1, record 3, Spanish, - fructooligosac%C3%A1rido
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las aplicaciones industriales de los FOS abarcan la sustitución de grasas al incluirse como ingrediente de mayonesas ligeras y quesos bajos en calorías, contribuyen a la reducción del contenido calórico (sucedáneos de chocolate) y a la retención de agua (pastelería, panificación, embutidos), evitan la formación de cristales (heladería), emulsionan (margarinas) y en general modifican la textura o cremosidad de algunos alimentos. Son edulcorantes, por lo que tienen buenas propiedades organolépticas (aquellas que se aprecian por los sentidos) y se pueden incorporar fácilmente a alimentos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - fructooligosac%C3%A1rido
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cotton Industry
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cotton
1, record 4, English, cotton
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A fabric made] from the fibrous hairs covering the seed pads of the cotton plant ... 2, record 4, English, - cotton
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industrie cotonnière
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coton
1, record 4, French, coton
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étoffe que l'on fabrique avec [les] fibres textiles cellulosiques naturelles constituant les poils séminaux qui poussent à la surface des graines du cotonnier. 2, record 4, French, - coton
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria algodonera
- Nomenclatura de los tejidos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- algodón
1, record 4, Spanish, algod%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibra natural obtenida a partir de plantas del género Gossipium, y que se utiliza para la fabricación de tejidos, cuerdas y celulosa. 2, record 4, Spanish, - algod%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-01-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Wool Industry
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wool
1, record 5, English, wool
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hair-like covering of sheep and certain other animals, which is one of the principal materials used for clothing. Distinguished from hair by its scaly surface, fineness, and curl; from fur by its crispness and curl. 2, record 5, English, - wool
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When water or liquid is spilled on a wool garment, the fluid tends to run off leaving droplets which can be wiped off quickly. In this respect, wool is partially water repellent. 2, record 5, English, - wool
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie lainière
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- laine
1, record 5, French, laine
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poil doux, épais et frisé, qui croit sur la peau des moutons et de quelques autres animaux. La laine est filée, tissée, tricotée ou feutrée. 2, record 5, French, - laine
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tissu dit pure laine, quelle que soit sa valeur, doit obligatoirement ne comporter aucune autre fibre. 2, record 5, French, - laine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria lanera
- Nomenclatura de los tejidos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- lana
1, record 5, Spanish, lana
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibra natural de origen animal, producida por los ovinos. 2, record 5, Spanish, - lana
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-10-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Wool Industry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mohair
1, record 6, English, mohair
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mohair is the fiber of the Angora goat. ... The fibers are fine and silky in appearance and measure 4 to 6 inches in length. 1, record 6, English, - mohair
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Product of Capra hircus angorensis. 2, record 6, English, - mohair
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industrie lainière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- laine angora
1, record 6, French, laine%20angora
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- mohair 2, record 6, French, mohair
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La laine angora vient de la toison d'une chèvre d'Asie Mineure [ C'est une laine très fine, soyeuse, lustrée, très régulière, d'une couleur fauve plus ou moins foncée ] 1, record 6, French, - laine%20angora
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria lanera
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- mohair
1, record 6, Spanish, mohair
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibra natural, de origen animal, clasificada como pelo. El animal que proporciona esta fibra es la cabra de Angora. Su longitud varía entre 10 y 90 centímetros y su diámetro entre 10 y 90 micras. Posee un brillo sedoso muy valorado y sus propiedades químicas son similares a las de la lana. 2, record 6, Spanish, - mohair
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