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COUCHE JETABLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-07-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- disposable diaper
1, record 1, English, disposable%20diaper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In 1949, Stanley Mason patented the world's first disposable and pin-free diapers that were contoured to fit a baby's bottom. 1, record 1, English, - disposable%20diaper
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Whereas cloth diapers are comprised of layers of fabric such as terry towelling and can be washed and reused multiple times, disposable diapers contain absorbent chemicals and are thrown away after use. 2, record 1, English, - disposable%20diaper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couche jetable
1, record 1, French, couche%20jetable
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces dernières années, des progrès ont rendu les couches jetables moins nuisibles à l'environnement. La quantité de matériaux entrant dans leur fabrication a diminué, des produits plus dégradables ont été introduits et le recyclage des couches s'est amélioré. 2, record 1, French, - couche%20jetable
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Incontestablement, côté hygiène, tout ce qui est à usage unique est préférable. Cela vaut aussi bien entendu pour les couches jetables. 3, record 1, French, - couche%20jetable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1980-09-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
- Baby and Child Care
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- disposable diaper
1, record 2, English, disposable%20diaper
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
- Soins du bébé et puériculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couche jetable
1, record 2, French, couche%20jetable
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couche de papier destinées à être jetée après usage. 2, record 2, French, - couche%20jetable
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couche jetable : Terme et définition recommandés par l'OLF. 3, record 2, French, - couche%20jetable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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