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ESMALTE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Personal Esthetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nail polish
1, record 1, English, nail%20polish
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nail enamel 2, record 1, English, nail%20enamel
correct
- nail varnish 1, record 1, English, nail%20varnish
correct, Great Britain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coloured liquid that is painted on fingernails or toenails. 3, record 1, English, - nail%20polish
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Esthétique et soins corporels
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vernis à ongles
1, record 1, French, vernis%20%C3%A0%20ongles
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- laque 2, record 1, French, laque
correct, feminine noun
- vernis laque 3, record 1, French, vernis%20laque
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit [...] coloré destiné à être appliqué sur les ongles pour les protéger et les orner. 4, record 1, French, - vernis%20%C3%A0%20ongles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estética personal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- esmalte de uñas
1, record 1, Spanish, esmalte%20de%20u%C3%B1as
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- pintaúñas 1, record 1, Spanish, pinta%C3%BA%C3%B1as
correct, masculine noun
- laca de uñas 2, record 1, Spanish, laca%20de%20u%C3%B1as
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cosmético que sirve para dar color o brillo a las uñas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - esmalte%20de%20u%C3%B1as
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-12-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
- Embryology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- enamel knot
1, record 2, English, enamel%20knot
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A localization of cells on an enamel organ that appear thickened in the center of the inner enamel epithelium. 2, record 2, English, - enamel%20knot
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The enamel knot is frequently associated with an enamel cord. The function of the enamel cord and the enamel knot is not known, but they are believed to play a role in the placement of the first cusp developed in a tooth. 2, record 2, English, - enamel%20knot
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
- Embryologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nœud d'émail
1, record 2, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27%C3%A9mail
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- nœud de l'émail 2, record 2, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20de%20l%27%C3%A9mail
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hybridation in situ à différents stades embryonnaires a montré un patron d'expression spécifique, lors de la mise en place de nœud de l'émail au cours de l'odontogénèse. 2, record 2, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20d%27%C3%A9mail
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Odontología
- Embriología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- nudo del esmalte
1, record 2, Spanish, nudo%20del%20esmalte
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de células definidas del órgano del esmalte las cuales son el centro de señalización para la formación de las crestas dentales. 2, record 2, Spanish, - nudo%20del%20esmalte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En la odontogénesis y durante la etapa de morfogénesis, el epitelio dental comienza a proliferar en su parte inferior hasta formar una estructura semejante a una caperuza, momento que aparece un conjunto de células definidas denominadas nudo del esmalte primario, el cual es un centro señal implicado en la formación de las crestas dentales. 3, record 2, Spanish, - nudo%20del%20esmalte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Al final de esta etapa, en el centro del epitelio interno del órgano del esmalte aparece un acúmulo de células denominado nudo del esmalte, del que parte un reguero de células en dirección al epitelio externo denominada cuerda del esmalte. El punto donde se une esta cuerda con el epitelio externo se denomina ombligo del esmalte. 4, record 2, Spanish, - nudo%20del%20esmalte
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-12-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Conservative Dentistry
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- enamel ceramic
1, record 3, English, enamel%20ceramic
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A slightly translucent, pigmented dental ceramic used to simulate the natural enamel in a dental ceramic restoration or dental prosthesis. 1, record 3, English, - enamel%20ceramic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enamel ceramic: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 3, English, - enamel%20ceramic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie conservatrice
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- céramique amélaire
1, record 3, French, c%C3%A9ramique%20am%C3%A9laire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Céramique dentaire pigmentée et légèrement translucide utilisée pour simuler l'émail naturel d'une restauration céramique ou d'une prothèse dentaire. 1, record 3, French, - c%C3%A9ramique%20am%C3%A9laire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
céramique amélaire : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 3, French, - c%C3%A9ramique%20am%C3%A9laire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Odontología conservadora
- Prótesis dental
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cerámica dental esmalte
1, record 3, Spanish, cer%C3%A1mica%20dental%20esmalte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cerámica dental translúcida y levemente pigmentada, usada sobre una base (o cuerpo) de cerámica dentinal, para simular el esmalte de los dientes naturales. 1, record 3, Spanish, - cer%C3%A1mica%20dental%20esmalte
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-06-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clay and Clay Products (Ceramics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- enamel
1, record 4, English, enamel
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- overglaze enamel 2, record 4, English, overglaze%20enamel
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An opaque or transparent pigment of a vitreous nature coloured with metallic oxides and applied to ceramic ware as decoration over the glaze by low temperature firing. 3, record 4, English, - enamel
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Terres et glaçures (Ind. de la céramique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- émail
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9mail
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- émail sur couverte 1, record 4, French, %C3%A9mail%20sur%20couverte
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec la peinture sur couverte, l'émaillage se fait lorsque la poterie a déjà été cuite et vitrifiée, ce qui permet d'utiliser une gamme de couleurs beaucoup plus étendue puisque ces couleurs ne seront exposées qu'à la température relativement basse du four à moufle (800 à 900o). 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9mail
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En général, il est parlé des émaux en contexte. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9mail
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arcilla y sus productos (Industria de la cerámica)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- esmalte
1, record 4, Spanish, esmalte
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composición vítrea que se aplica sobre una superficie para darle brillo o decorarla con colores inalterables. 2, record 4, Spanish, - esmalte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los esmaltes verdaderos son vidrios brillantes, coloreados por óxidos metálicos [los] cuales se usan para cubrir las piezas de loza y otras labores de cerámica [...]. 2, record 4, Spanish, - esmalte
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Photoengraving
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- enamel
1, record 5, English, enamel
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In photoengraving, the sensitized coating on the surface of the metal plate receiving the image by light transference through a line or halftone negative. 1, record 5, English, - enamel
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Photogravure
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- émail
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9mail
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En photogravure, couche sensibilisée, appliquée sur la surface d'une plaque de métal pour recevoir l'image par report à travers un négatif au trait ou tramé. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9mail
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotograbado
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- esmalte
1, record 5, Spanish, esmalte
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- enamel paint
1, record 6, English, enamel%20paint
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- enamel 2, record 6, English, enamel
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pigmented alkyd varnish usually characterized by a glossy surface. 3, record 6, English, - enamel%20paint
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- peinture-émail
1, record 6, French, peinture%2D%C3%A9mail
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Peinture donnant des films particulièrement durs, résistants, lisses, tendus et de brillant spéculaire élevé. 2, record 6, French, - peinture%2D%C3%A9mail
Record 6, Key term(s)
- peinture vernissante
- peinture vernissée
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- esmalte
1, record 6, Spanish, esmalte
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tipo de pintura que seca con una superficie dura y brillante. El esmalte puede ser una laca o una variedad de barniz. 1, record 6, Spanish, - esmalte
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-11-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- enamel coat 1, record 7, English, enamel%20coat
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- couche d'émail
1, record 7, French, couche%20d%27%C3%A9mail
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario técnico y científico general
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- capa de esmalte
1, record 7, Spanish, capa%20de%20esmalte
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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