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Record 1 2003-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Milling and Cereal Industries
DEF

To separate particles according to their size by means of a sieve having apertures of known size.

OBS

The term "to bolt" was formerly used predominantly to describe the separation of flour from the products of grinding, and is still so used in the United Kingdom.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minoterie et céréales
DEF

Séparer, à l'aide de tamis d'ouvertures de mailles connues, les particules selon leur taille.

OBS

Le terme "bluter" s'employait autrefois surtout pour désigner la séparation de la farine des produits de mouture.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Molinería y cereales
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