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COUCHE BRUNE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-11-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- retinal pigmented epithelium
1, record 1, English, retinal%20pigmented%20epithelium
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RPE 1, record 1, English, RPE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- retinal pigment epithelium 2, record 1, English, retinal%20pigment%20epithelium
correct
- RPE 2, record 1, English, RPE
correct
- RPE 2, record 1, English, RPE
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The retinal pigmented epithelium (RPE) is a simple cuboidal epithelium with apical processes which, unlike many epithelia, do not extend freely into a lumen but rather interdigitate closely with the outer segments of the neural retina. 1, record 1, English, - retinal%20pigmented%20epithelium
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épithélium pigmentaire rétinien
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pith%C3%A9lium%20pigmentaire%20r%C3%A9tinien
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche brune de la rétine située à côté de la choroïde et composée de cellules remplies de pigments(principalement de lipofuscine et de mélanine). 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pith%C3%A9lium%20pigmentaire%20r%C3%A9tinien
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] couches [cellulaires], situées au fond de l’œil, correspondent à la choroïde, à l’épithélium pigmentaire rétinien et aux photorécepteurs de la rétine. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pith%C3%A9lium%20pigmentaire%20r%C3%A9tinien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Construction Finishing
- Masonry Practice
- Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- finish coat
1, record 2, English, finish%20coat
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fining coat 2, record 2, English, fining%20coat
correct
- finishing coat 3, record 2, English, finishing%20coat
correct
- setting coat 2, record 2, English, setting%20coat
correct
- finish plaster 4, record 2, English, finish%20plaster
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The final coat of plaster, which provides a decorative surface or a base for decoration. 5, record 2, English, - finish%20coat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare "white coat" and "skimming coat." 5, record 2, English, - finish%20coat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
When referring to paints, the finish coat is called "top coat." 5, record 2, English, - finish%20coat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Finitions (Construction)
- Maçonnerie
- Liants et mastics (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couche de finition
1, record 2, French, couche%20de%20finition
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- enduit de finition 2, record 2, French, enduit%20de%20finition
correct, masculine noun
- plâtre de finition 3, record 2, French, pl%C3%A2tre%20de%20finition
masculine noun
- enduit de surfaçage 3, record 2, French, enduit%20de%20surfa%C3%A7age
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les enduits traditionnels sont généralement appliqués en deux ou plusieurs couches, à la truelle, au bouclier [...], sur une surface rugueuse et bien propre. La couche de finition peut être traitée mécaniquement, soit avant prise, soit avant durcissement, de manière à présenter des textures différentes. 4, record 2, French, - couche%20de%20finition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'enduit doit être appliqué en trois couches, soit une couche grattée, une couche brune et une couche de finition [...] 5, record 2, French, - couche%20de%20finition
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acabado (Construcción)
- Albañilería
- Argamasas y masillas (Construcción)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- capa de acabado
1, record 2, Spanish, capa%20de%20acabado
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capa final que se da a una pared. 1, record 2, Spanish, - capa%20de%20acabado
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-06-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- desert varnish
1, record 3, English, desert%20varnish
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- desert patina 2, record 3, English, desert%20patina
correct
- desert lacquer 2, record 3, English, desert%20lacquer
correct
- desert crust 2, record 3, English, desert%20crust
correct
- desert rind 2, record 3, English, desert%20rind
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin, dark, shiny film or coating, composed of iron oxide accompanied by traces of manganese oxide and silica, formed on the surfaces of pebbles, boulders, and other rock fragments in desert regions after long exposure, as well as on ledges and other rock outcrops. 2, record 3, English, - desert%20varnish
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- hâle du désert
1, record 3, French, h%C3%A2le%20du%20d%C3%A9sert
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- vernis du désert 2, record 3, French, vernis%20du%20d%C3%A9sert
correct, masculine noun
- patine désertique 3, record 3, French, patine%20d%C3%A9sertique
feminine noun
- croûte désertique 4, record 3, French, cro%C3%BBte%20d%C3%A9sertique
feminine noun
- vernis désertique 5, record 3, French, vernis%20d%C3%A9sertique
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] mince couche [...] brune à noire et plus ou moins brillante qui ressemble à une couche de vernis dont on aurait enduit les pierres. 1, record 3, French, - h%C3%A2le%20du%20d%C3%A9sert
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette croûte est composée de sels de fer, de manganèse et de silice. 1, record 3, French, - h%C3%A2le%20du%20d%C3%A9sert
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-03-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gold tester 1, record 4, English, gold%20tester
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The inspectors of the Competition Bureau check jewels gold content with "gold tester". 1, record 4, English, - gold%20tester
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- nécessaire d'essai
1, record 4, French, n%C3%A9cessaire%20d%27essai
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- nécessaire d'essai de l'or à la pierre de touche 1, record 4, French, n%C3%A9cessaire%20d%27essai%20de%20l%27or%20%C3%A0%20la%20pierre%20de%20touche
correct, masculine noun
- nécessaire d'essai du titre des alliages d'or 2, record 4, French, n%C3%A9cessaire%20d%27essai%20du%20titre%20des%20alliages%20d%27or
correct, proposal
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pierre de touche, jaspe dur, noir, à grain fin est [...] indispensable pour «tester» les métaux précieux. Le métal à «essayer» est frotté sur la pierre qui se recouvre d’une mince couche de métal «la trace métallique». La pierre de touche étant inattaquable aux acides, un réactif est disposé sur «la trace». Les phénomènes observés renseignent alors sur la nature et le titre des alliages examinés. [...] L'effet des acides à «toucher» l'or est de brunir les traces métalliques [...] l'or de l'alliage, isolé par l'acide, reste en place sous forme de poudre brune. 1, record 4, French, - n%C3%A9cessaire%20d%27essai
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- plaster undercoat 1, record 5, English, plaster%20undercoat
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sous-enduit
1, record 5, French, sous%2Denduit
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche de fond ou brune d’un ouvrage d’enduit 1, record 5, French, - sous%2Denduit
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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