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EPILAGE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tanning and Currying By-Products (Leather Ind.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alum tanning
1, record 1, English, alum%20tanning
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process of converting skins to leather based essentially upon the use ... of potassium alum, but sometimes of aluminium sulphate. 1, record 1, English, - alum%20tanning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tannerie et corroierie (sous-produits) (Ind. du cuir)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tannage à l’alun
1, record 1, French, tannage%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Balun
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mégisserie 1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9gisserie
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tannage à l’alun [...] est le procédé de tannage minéral le plus anciennement pratiqué. 2, record 1, French, - tannage%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Balun
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «mégisserie» désignait autrefois uniquement la préparation par tannage à l'alun de peaux très souples, réalisées à partir de peaux de moutons, d’agneaux et de chevreaux, ces peausseries étant le plus souvent destinées à la ganterie. Pour cela, les peaux, après travail de rivière(épilage et confitage), sont foulées dans une composition constituée par une solution d’alun de potassium et de sel dans laquelle on délaie de la farine et du jaune d’œuf : c'est l'habillage de mégisserie [...] 3, record 1, French, - tannage%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Balun
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- soaking
1, record 2, English, soaking
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soaking is generally accomplished by placing the skins in water, which may contain an additive ... The water will dissolve the curing salts and decrease the concentration of salt around the fibers of the skin. 1, record 2, English, - soaking
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trempe
1, record 2, French, trempe
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- reverdissage 2, record 2, French, reverdissage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- trempage 3, record 2, French, trempage
correct, masculine noun
- immersion 4, record 2, French, immersion
feminine noun
- mouille 5, record 2, French, mouille
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement ayant pour but de faciliter, par gonflement de la peau dans l'eau et par élimination des sels minéraux et matières organiques solubles, l'opération ultérieure de délainage(ou épilage). [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation. ] 1, record 2, French, - trempe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l’artisan doit tremper la peau dans l’eau claire pour la ramollir, ou la dessaler. La durée du trempage ou reverdissage peut varier entre deux et huit jours selon les peaux. 3, record 2, French, - trempe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trempe; reverdissage : termes normalisés par l’AFNOR. 6, record 2, French, - trempe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-08-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- liming
1, record 3, English, liming
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process necessary not only for the loosening and removal of hair but also for conditioning the skin or hide for the subsequent processes of bating, pickling and tanning. 1, record 3, English, - liming
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pélanage
1, record 3, French, p%C3%A9lanage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pelanage 2, record 3, French, pelanage
masculine noun
- plainage 3, record 3, French, plainage
masculine noun
- planage 3, record 3, French, planage
masculine noun
- plamage 3, record 3, French, plamage
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement alcalin effectué simultanément ou postérieurement à l'épilage destiné à provoquer une hydrolyse ménagée de la peau et dont le but principal est de rendre celle-ci plus réceptive aux opérations ultérieures. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation. ] 1, record 3, French, - p%C3%A9lanage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pélanage : terme normalisé par l’AFNOR. 4, record 3, French, - p%C3%A9lanage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-05-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- scraping
1, record 4, English, scraping
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- unhairing 2, record 4, English, unhairing
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
unhairing: The removal of hair and epidermis from hides and skins after liming, by hand over the beam with a blunt, two-handled knife, or by machines with helical blades. 3, record 4, English, - scraping
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In most of the work done on hair loosening the reported results have been based on subjective appraisal of the relative ease with which the hair could be removed by scraping with a blunt knife. 1, record 4, English, - scraping
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
When hides and skins have been prepared for unhairing, the loosened hair is removed by machines of several types. 4, record 4, English, - scraping
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ébourrage
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9bourrage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- débourrage 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9bourrage
correct, masculine noun
- épilage 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9pilage
masculine noun
- dépilage 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9pilage
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement mécanique ayant pour but d’enlever le poil ou bourre qui a été relâché par l’opération de pelanage, de l’enchaucenage ou de l’échauffe. [Définition normalisée par l’AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9bourrage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ébourrage : terme normalisé par l’AFNOR. 4, record 4, French, - %C3%A9bourrage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación del cuero y artículos de cuero
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- raspado
1, record 4, Spanish, raspado
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operación que sigue el apelambrado de las pieles y que consiste en rasparlas manualmente o con máquinas depiladoras para eliminar el pelo ya aflojado o suelto por la lechada de cal. 1, record 4, Spanish, - raspado
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-01-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Leatherworking Tools and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- beam
1, record 5, English, beam
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] convex structure, fixed at an angle to the ground, over which suitably prepared hides or skins are placed for unhairing, fleshing or scudding. 1, record 5, English, - beam
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Before modern machinery the processes of fleshing, scudding and others were carried out over specially designed wooden beams using curved two handled knives with sharp or blunted edge according to the operation. 2, record 5, English, - beam
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outils et machines pour le travail du cuir
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chevalet
1, record 5, French, chevalet
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fabrication des cuirs mous comprend quatre opérations distinctes [...] La deuxième opération, nommée épilage ou débourrage, consiste à enlever le poil qui les recouvre. A cet effet, chaque peau est étendue sur un chevalet du côté de la chair, et un ouvrier en racle la surface pileuse avec un couteau émoussé, dit couteau rond. 1, record 5, French, - chevalet
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-12-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Tanning and Tanning Oils (Leather Ind.)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mellow lime liquor
1, record 6, English, mellow%20lime%20liquor
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lime liquor through which several packs of hides and skins have passed and which has good depilatory action, but does not produce excessive plumping. 1, record 6, English, - mellow%20lime%20liquor
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lime liquor: A saturated limewater containing slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) greatly in excess of saturation and used, usually along with sodium sulfide, for loosening and degrading the hair and other epidermal structures of hides and skins. 2, record 6, English, - mellow%20lime%20liquor
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tannin et huile de tannage (Ind. du cuir)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pelain gris
1, record 6, French, pelain%20gris
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pelain de chaux ayant reçu plusieurs passes de peaux mais toujours actif. 1, record 6, French, - pelain%20gris
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pelain de chaux : bain à base de chaux additionnée ou non d’autres produits chimiques(sulfure de sodium, etc.) qui provoque à la fois le relâchement des poils(épilage) et le pelanage des peaux. 1, record 6, French, - pelain%20gris
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-12-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tanning and Tanning Oils (Leather Ind.)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- old lime liquor
1, record 7, English, old%20lime%20liquor
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lime liquor through which very many packs of hides and skins have passed, which contains notably amounts of ammonia and protein decomposition products in which bacterial action may occur. 1, record 7, English, - old%20lime%20liquor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lime liquor: A saturated limewater containing slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) greatly in excess of saturation and used, usually along with sodium sulfide, for loosening and degrading the hair and other epidermal structures of hides and skins. 2, record 7, English, - old%20lime%20liquor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tannin et huile de tannage (Ind. du cuir)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pelain mort
1, record 7, French, pelain%20mort
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pelain de chaux ayant reçu un grand nombre de passes de peaux et dans lequel des actions bactériennes nuisibles peuvent se produire. 1, record 7, French, - pelain%20mort
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pelain de chaux : bain à base de chaux additionnée ou non d’autres produits chimiques(sulfure de sodium, etc.) qui provoque à la fois le relâchement des poils(épilage) et le pelanage des peaux. 1, record 7, French, - pelain%20mort
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-12-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Tanning and Tanning Oils (Leather Ind.)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fresh lime liquor
1, record 8, English, fresh%20lime%20liquor
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lime liquor through which no hides or skins have passed. 1, record 8, English, - fresh%20lime%20liquor
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lime liquor: A saturated limewater containing slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) greatly in excess of saturation and used, usually along with sodium sulfide, for loosening and degrading the hair and other epidermal structures of hides and skins. 2, record 8, English, - fresh%20lime%20liquor
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tannin et huile de tannage (Ind. du cuir)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pelain vif
1, record 8, French, pelain%20vif
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pelain de chaux fraîchement préparé. 1, record 8, French, - pelain%20vif
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pelain de chaux : bain à base de chaux additionnée ou non d’autres produits chimiques(sulfure de sodium, etc.) qui provoque à la fois le relâchement des poils(épilage) et le pelanage des peaux. 1, record 8, French, - pelain%20vif
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-12-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Tanning and Tanning Oils (Leather Ind.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- depilatory agent
1, record 9, English, depilatory%20agent
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CLRI [Central Leather Research Institute] has developed ... an alkaline serine protease ... used for the dehairing of skins and hides ... Extensive trials carried out in CLRI tannery have confirmed the successful use of this enzyme as a depilatory agent. 1, record 9, English, - depilatory%20agent
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tannin et huile de tannage (Ind. du cuir)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- agent d’épilage
1, record 9, French, agent%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pilage
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le remplacement complet des sulfures utilisés comme agent d’épilage des cuirs de bovins n’ est actuellement pas possible dans la pratique, mais l'utilisation de préparations d’enzymes peut réduire la consommation de sulfures. 1, record 9, French, - agent%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9pilage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-12-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Tanning and Tanning Oils (Leather Ind.)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- lime liquor
1, record 10, English, lime%20liquor
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A saturated limewater containing slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) greatly in excess of saturation and used, usually along with sodium sulfide, for loosening and degrading the hair and other epidermal structures of hides and skins. 1, record 10, English, - lime%20liquor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tannin et huile de tannage (Ind. du cuir)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pelain
1, record 10, French, pelain
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bain à base de chaux additionnée ou non d’autres produits chimiques(sulfure de sodium, etc.) qui provoque à la fois le relâchement des poils(épilage) et le pelanage des peaux. 1, record 10, French, - pelain
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-07-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Slaughterhouses
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- dehairing
1, record 11, English, dehairing
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Removal of hairs and bristles of pigs [with] a scraper after scalding [the dead animal] in a tank or a steam cabinet. 2, record 11, English, - dehairing
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Abattoirs
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- épilage
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9pilage
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élimination des soies des porcs abattus après échaudage. 2, record 11, French, - %C3%A9pilage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
- Mataderos
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- depilación
1, record 11, Spanish, depilaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- depilado 1, record 11, Spanish, depilado
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-03-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- lime paint
1, record 12, English, lime%20paint
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- paint 1, record 12, English, paint
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sodium sulphide solution mixed with slaked lime, hydrated lime or china clay to form a thin paint which can be applied to the flesh side of sheep, goat, or calf skins. 1, record 12, English, - lime%20paint
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- enchaux
1, record 12, French, enchaux
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composition alcaline à base de chaux hydratée et autres agents favorisant l'épilage. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation. ] 1, record 12, French, - enchaux
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enchaux : terme normalisé par l’AFNOR. 2, record 12, French, - enchaux
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-01-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
- Leatherworking Procedures
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- pulp or save
1, record 13, English, pulp%20or%20save
verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Leather tanning and finishing: Receive and store hides. Side and trim. Weight and sort. Unhairing: pulp or save. 1, record 13, English, - pulp%20or%20save
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
- Procédés de travail du cuir
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- réduire en pâte ou conserver 1, record 13, French, r%C3%A9duire%20en%20p%C3%A2te%20ou%20conserver
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Réduire en pâte» désigne l'épilage à poil perdu; après l'épilage, les poils de la peau sont réduits en pâte. «Conserver» indique l'épilage à poil conservé; après l'épilage de la peau, les poils sont conservés tels quels, sans aucun dommage. 1, record 13, French, - r%C3%A9duire%20en%20p%C3%A2te%20ou%20conserver
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1985-01-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
- Leatherworking Procedures
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- tan vat
1, record 14, English, tan%20vat
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- tan pit 1, record 14, English, tan%20pit
correct
- tan-pit 2, record 14, English, tan%2Dpit
correct, Great Britain
- tanning pit 2, record 14, English, tanning%20pit
correct, Great Britain
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vat in which hides steep in liquor with tan. 1, record 14, English, - tan%20vat
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
- Procédés de travail du cuir
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- cuve de tannage
1, record 14, French, cuve%20de%20tannage
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- cuve 2, record 14, French, cuve
correct, feminine noun
- fosse 3, record 14, French, fosse
correct, feminine noun
- fosse à tan 2, record 14, French, fosse%20%C3%A0%20tan
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fosse : Cuve en bois de forme cylindrique, de 39 m [cube] environ, complètement enterrée, dans laquelle on pratique le tannage végétal des peaux de bovins. 4, record 14, French, - cuve%20de%20tannage
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
cuve de tannage : Le tannage [...] nécessitait l'usage d’un grand nombre de cuves et prenait plus de temps que les étapes précédentes. Les cuves contenant les solutions de tanin qui alimentaient les cuves de tannage se nommaient «forces», tandis que les solutions elles-mêmes étaient appelées «liqueurs». Il y avait dans chaque tannerie au moins une force et de six à huit cuves de tannage. De même qu'au moment de l'épilage les peaux passaient du plain faible au plain fort, on les faisait passer, pour les tanner, d’une liqueur faible à une liqueur forte, les changeant de cuve à chaque semaine pendant six ou huit semaines. 1, record 14, French, - cuve%20de%20tannage
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le domaine de la tannerie, les termes «cuve» et «fosse» sont indifféremment employés et le plus souvent sans déterminatif. 5, record 14, French, - cuve%20de%20tannage
Record 14, Key term(s)
- cuve à tanner
- fosse de tannage
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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