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DURCISSEMENT OEUFS [3 records]

Record 1 2018-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bioengineering
  • Aquaculture
OBS

water hardening: The hardening of eggs by using water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique biologique
  • Aquaculture
OBS

durcissement à l'eau : Technique de durcissement des œufs au moyen de l'eau.

Spanish

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Record 2 2018-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bioengineering
  • Aquaculture
DEF

The process by which an egg absorbs water and stores it into the perivitteline space [that occurs] soon after fertilisation.

OBS

Eggs are often left in a bucket of water to harden and absorb water before handling. Once eggs are water hardened, they can be moved and handled safely for a short period.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique biologique
  • Aquaculture
DEF

Technique de durcissement des œufs au moyen de l'eau.

Spanish

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Record 3 2018-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aquaculture
DEF

A process used to harden the envelope of eggs to make them more resistant.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aquaculture
DEF

Technique utilisée pour durcir l’enveloppe des œufs afin de les rendre plus résistants.

OBS

Différentes méthodes peuvent être utilisées : bains, traitements au tanin, etc.

Spanish

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