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COUVERCLE SURBOUCHAGE [1 record]

Record 1 2000-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
DEF

A flexible friction cover for widemouth containers, usually used for covering the opened container after the primary closure has been removed.

OBS

These closures are usually made of molded plastic and have a lug skirt.

Key term(s)
  • over cap closure

French

Domaine(s)
  • Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
DEF

Pièce de fermeture, fabriquée généralement en plastique, que l'on pose par enfoncement sur un récipient et que l'on enlève en la soulevant progressivement sur les côtés.

OBS

Dans les sources rapportées, les termes «couvercle de surbouchage» et «cape de surbouchage» s'appliquent respectivement à une pièce de surbouchage en polyéthylène pour : a) une boîte alimentaire à réchauffer au four à micro-ondes b) une boîte de café vendue en épicerie.

Spanish

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