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Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-04-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- surfacer
1, record 1, English, surfacer
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surfacer: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 1, English, - surfacer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- apprêt
1, record 1, French, appr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appellation donnée communément à des peintures de caractéristiques spéciales, utilisées pour «garnir» la surface d'un subjectile nu ou déjà revêtu d'une ou plusieurs couches. 2, record 1, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1. Les apprêts sont caractérisés par leur faible teneur en liant, conséquence d'une teneur élevée en matières pulvérulentes. 2. Du fait de cette particularité de constitution, les apprêts permettent de «garnir» les surfaces comportant de petites irrégularités, discontinuités ou vallonnements, c'est-à-dire de remplir toutes les dépressions de leur relief pour obtenir des surfaces d'aspect parfaitement lisse et régulier, au besoin après un ponçage facilité ou rendu possible par leur composition. 2, record 1, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
apprêt : terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR. 3, record 1, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Définition et observation reproduites avec la permission de l'AFNOR. 3, record 1, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
apprêt : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Breadmaking
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- final proof
1, record 2, English, final%20proof
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- final proving 2, record 2, English, final%20proving
correct
- final proofing 3, record 2, English, final%20proofing
correct
- pan proof 4, record 2, English, pan%20proof
correct
- second rising 5, record 2, English, second%20rising
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Final proofing. In this stage, the dough continues to ferment and "proves" that it is still alive as it grows to its final size in preparation for baking. This can take place in a proof box (a warm, humid cabinet) or at room temperature. 3, record 2, English, - final%20proof
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The object of final proof ... is to allow the loaf to expand before baking. 6, record 2, English, - final%20proof
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Boulangerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- apprêt
1, record 2, French, appr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- deuxième fermentation 2, record 2, French, deuxi%C3%A8me%20fermentation
feminine noun
- deuxième pousse 3, record 2, French, deuxi%C3%A8me%20pousse
feminine noun
- seconde fermentation 4, record 2, French, seconde%20fermentation
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'apprêt est la deuxième étape de fermentation qui se situe entre la fin du façonnage et la mise au four. Cette étape est décisive au volume du pain. 5, record 2, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- primer
1, record 3, English, primer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The first coat in a paint system, its main purpose being to impart adhesion. 1, record 3, English, - primer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- apprêt
1, record 3, French, appr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appellation donnée [...] à des peintures de caractéristiques spéciales, utilisées pour «garnir» la surface d'un subjectile nu ou déjà revêtu d'une ou de plusieurs couches. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 1, record 3, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
apprêt : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 2, record 3, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-06-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- finish
1, record 4, English, finish
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance or mixture of substances added to textile materials to impart desired properties. 1, record 4, English, - finish
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- apprêt
1, record 4, French, appr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- apprêtage 1, record 4, French, appr%C3%AAtage
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit déposé sur les textiles au cours de certains types d'apprêtage. Par extension : composition utilisée dans ces opérations. [Définition normalisée par l’AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 1, record 4, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À noter : Il ne faut pas confondre «apprêt» et «apprêtage». «Apprêt» désigne un produit, tandis que «apprêtage» désigne un processus. 2, record 4, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
apprêt : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 2, record 4, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Construction Materials
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- size
1, record 5, English, size
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sizing 2, record 5, English, sizing
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of various glutinous materials (as preparations of glue, flour, varnish, or resins) used for filling the pores in surfaces (as of paper, textiles, leather, or plaster), or in bookbinding for applying color or leaf to book edges or covers. 3, record 5, English, - size
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The materials used to surface-treat textiles, papers, and leathers ... are starch, gelatins, casein, water-soluble gums, and waxes. 4, record 5, English, - size
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des matériaux de construction
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- apprêt
1, record 5, French, appr%C3%AAt
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- apprêture 2, record 5, French, appr%C3%AAture
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composition de revêtement liquide, habituellement transparente, destinée à combler une surface poreuse avant l'application d'une couche de finition. 3, record 5, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-07-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- finishing
1, record 6, English, finishing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All the processes through which fabric is passed after bleaching, dyeing, or printing in preparation for the market or use. 2, record 6, English, - finishing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Finishing includes such operation as heat-setting, napping, embossing, pressing, calendaring, and the application of chemicals which change the character of the fabric. The term finishing is also sometimes used to refer collectively to all processing operations above, including bleaching, dyeing, printing, etc. 2, record 6, English, - finishing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- finissage
1, record 6, French, finissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ennoblissement 2, record 6, French, ennoblissement
correct, masculine noun
- traitement de finition 3, record 6, French, traitement%20de%20finition
correct, masculine noun
- finition 4, record 6, French, finition
correct, feminine noun
- apprêt 5, record 6, French, appr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
- apprêt d'ennoblissement 6, record 6, French, appr%C3%AAt%20d%27ennoblissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tous les traitements que l'on fait subir aux étoffes après le blanchiment, la teinture ou l'impression, pour leur mise en marché ou pour leur utilisation. 6, record 6, French, - finissage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le finissage comprend des opérations comme le thermofixage, le grattage, le gaufrage, le pressage, le calandrage et l'application d'apprêts chimiques qui modifient les caractéristiques de l'étoffe. Le terme finissage se réfère parfois à l'ensemble des opérations de traitement cités ci-dessus, incluant le blanchiment, la teinture, l'impression, etc. 6, record 6, French, - finissage
Record 6, Key term(s)
- traitements de finition
- apprêts
- apprêts d'ennoblissement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- acabado
1, record 6, Spanish, acabado
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-05-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- finishing
1, record 7, English, finishing
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A collective term denoting processing of carpets and textiles subsequent to tufting, weaving, and dyeing. 1, record 7, English, - finishing
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A stainblocking process has been developed in which pile fibre is treated with stainblocker and fluorocarbon at the yarn stage but, in the case of cut-pile carpets, the cut ends of the tufts must be protected by applying a small additional amount of chemical during carpet finishing. 2, record 7, English, - finishing
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carpet finishing processes include shearing, brushing, application of secondary backing, application of attached foam cushion, application of soil retardant and antistatic chemicals, back beating, steaming, and others. 1, record 7, English, - finishing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- apprêt
1, record 7, French, appr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme collectif désignant le traitement des tapis et textiles postérieur au tuftage, au tissage et à la teinture. 1, record 7, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les modernisations proposées touchent les principaux procédés des usines de fabrication de tapis, comme le séchage, la filature, la teinture, le tissage et l'apprêt. 2, record 7, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les procédés d'apprêt comprennent entre autre le rasage, le brossage, l'application d'un deuxième dossier, l'application d'une sous-couche mousse incorporée, l'application de produits antitache et antistatique, le battage de l'envers, le vaporisage, etc. 1, record 7, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-11-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- dressing
1, record 8, English, dressing
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The operation required for giving special surface or weight properties to cloth fabrics. 2, record 8, English, - dressing
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coating is a special dressing where laminar film coats the fabric. 2, record 8, English, - dressing
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- apprêt
1, record 8, French, appr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération destinée à donner des propriétés spécifiques de surface ou massique à des étoffes textiles. 2, record 8, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'enduction est un apprêt spécifique qui permet d'ajouter un revêtement laminaire sur une surface textile. 2, record 8, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-02-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- appret 1, record 9, English, appret
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- apprêt
1, record 9, French, appr%C3%AAt
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario técnico y científico general
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- apresto
1, record 9, Spanish, apresto
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-03-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- finishing
1, record 10, English, finishing
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chemical finishing: Processes in which additives are applied to change the aesthetic and functional properties of a material. Examples are the application of antioxidants, flame retardants, wetting agents, and stain and water repellents. 2, record 10, English, - finishing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- apprêtage
1, record 10, French, appr%C3%AAtage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- apprêt 2, record 10, French, appr%C3%AAt
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Apprêtage : Toutes opérations, généralement finales, appliquées aux articles textiles, et destinées à leur conférer des propriétés particulières ou les qualités désirées de présentation. Ces opérations sont encore souvent appelées "apprêt". [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 3, record 10, French, - appr%C3%AAtage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Apprêt : Opération que l'on fait subir à des matières premières (cuirs, textiles) avant de les travailler ou de les présenter. [Voir] Apprêtage. Apprêts des tissus : beetlage, calandrage, cati, catissage, crêpage, cylindrage, empesage, encollage, étendage, feutrage, foulage, foulonnage, gaufrage, gommage, grillage, humectage, lustrage, moirage, pressage, rame (mise en), séchage, tirage, tondage, vaporisage. 4, record 10, French, - appr%C3%AAtage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «apprêt» désigne aussi une substance ou mélange de substances incorporé au matériaux textiles pour leur conférer des propriétés désirées. 5, record 10, French, - appr%C3%AAtage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
apprêtage; apprêt : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR. 5, record 10, French, - appr%C3%AAtage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-09-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Properties of Paper
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- finish
1, record 11, English, finish
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The surface characteristics imparted to paper or board by mechanical means, e.g. calendering. 2, record 11, English, - finish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A high finish refers to a smooth, hard, surface. A low finish refers to a relatively rough, toothy surface. 3, record 11, English, - finish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
finish: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 11, English, - finish
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés des papiers
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fini
1, record 11, French, fini
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- apprêt 2, record 11, French, appr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractéristiques de l'état de surface conférées au papier ou au carton par des moyens mécaniques, p. ex., par le calandrage. 2, record 11, French, - fini
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fini : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 11, French, - fini
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-08-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Art Supplies
- Painting (Arts)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- primer
1, record 12, English, primer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- priming 2, record 12, English, priming
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance, such as paint, applied to a surface as a base, sealer, etc. 3, record 12, English, - primer
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Primer is a layer of rabbit or carpenters glue mixed with plaster (Spanish white) and zinc oxide, which prepares the canvas (wood, cardboard, any surface at all) for better adhesion of the paint and future preservation of the painting. 4, record 12, English, - primer
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Matériel d'artistes
- Peinture (Arts)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- apprêt
1, record 12, French, appr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enduit que l'on étend sur une surface à peindre; préparation subie par la toile. 2, record 12, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On nomme [...] apprêt la préparation d'une toile avec un encollage ou un enduit. Ainsi en peinture d'art, l'apprêt est une préparation [...] venant avant la peinture proprement dite. 3, record 12, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record 12, Key term(s)
- enduit
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1990-09-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- primer
1, record 13, English, primer
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Undercoat. 1, record 13, English, - primer
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- apprêt
1, record 13, French, appr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- peinture primaire 1, record 13, French, peinture%20primaire
correct, feminine noun
- peinture pour couche de fond 1, record 13, French, peinture%20pour%20couche%20de%20fond
correct, feminine noun
- peinture de sous couche 1, record 13, French, peinture%20de%20sous%20couche
correct, feminine noun
- peinture de fond 1, record 13, French, peinture%20de%20fond
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Publication and Bookselling
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- editing 1, record 14, English, editing
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[from edit] edit: to prepare (an author's works (...) ) for publication, by selection, arrangement, annotation. 1, record 14, English, - editing
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Édition et librairie
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 14, Main entry term, French
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[de apprêter] apprêter: préparer un texte en vue de sa publication par l'imprimerie. 1, record 14, French, - appr%C3%AAt
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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