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COCHINILLA [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Food Additives
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cochineal
1, record 1, English, cochineal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- coccus 2, record 1, English, coccus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A red dye made of the dried bodies of the female cochineal insect (Coccus cacti), found in Central America and Mexico; used as a biological stain and indicator. 3, record 1, English, - cochineal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cochineal. [Its] coloring principle is carminic acid ... Uses: Coloring food, medicinal products, toilet preparations; manufacture of red and pink lakes and carmine; indicator in analytical chemistry; inks; dyeing. 4, record 1, English, - cochineal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Chimie analytique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cochenille
1, record 1, French, cochenille
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière colorante rouge, obtenue en épuisant avec l'eau bouillante les femelles desséchées de l'insecte Coccus cacti. Contient 9 à 10 % d'acide carminique, de la tyrosine, des résines. Sert à teindre les tissus, les bonbons, les liqueurs. 2, record 1, French, - cochenille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La cochenille est utilisée comme colorant (produits alimentaires et pharmaceutiques, laques, indicateur en chimie analytique, teinture sur laine et sur soie, encres, fards et cosmétiques). 3, record 1, French, - cochenille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Química analítica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cochinilla
1, record 1, Spanish, cochinilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia roja obtenida a partir de los cuerpos secos de las hembras del insecto Coccus cacti. El colorante principal es el ácido carmínico. 2, record 1, Spanish, - cochinilla
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