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GOMMAGE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Defects (Textiles)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Silk (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- plastering
1, record 1, English, plastering
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Défauts (Textiles)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Soieries
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gommage
1, record 1, French, gommage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gommure 1, record 1, French, gommure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Collage des fils de soie entre eux. 1, record 1, French, - gommage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le fil de soie grège doit sécher et se refroidir entre la bassine et le guindre. Si le temps de transfert est trop court, le séchage est incomplet et le fil se colle à nouveau [...] 1, record 1, French, - gommage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gumming
1, record 2, English, gumming
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of gum arabic to a litho plate or stone to enhance the desensitization of the non-image areas, or to protect the whole surface of the plate from oxidation during storage or press stops. 2, record 2, English, - gumming
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gommage
1, record 2, French, gommage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En lithographie offset, opération qui a pour but d'étaler une mince pellicule séchée de gomme à la surface des régions non imprimantes pour éviter son oxydation par l'oxygène de l'air et accessoirement protéger sa surface contre les frottements accidentels. 1, record 2, French, - gommage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La gomme ne doit pas se déposer sur les régions encrées. 1, record 2, French, - gommage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Litografía, offset y fototipia
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- engomado
1, record 2, Spanish, engomado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operación consistente en recubrir con una disolución de goma arábiga la plancha offset o la piedra litográfica para que se conserven sus propiedades impresoras. 1, record 2, Spanish, - engomado
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Paper Manufacturing Processes
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gumming
1, record 3, English, gumming
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An operation consisting in applying a suitable adhesive to the whole or a part of the surface of a sheet of paper or board. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 3, English, - gumming
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gumming: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - gumming
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du papier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gommage
1, record 3, French, gommage
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
Opération consistant à appliquer un adhésif approprié sur tout ou partie de la surface d'une feuille de papier ou de carton. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 2, record 3, French, - gommage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gommage : terme normalisé par l'ISO et par l'AFNOR. 3, record 3, French, - gommage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procesos de fabricación de papel
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- engomado
1, record 3, Spanish, engomado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stiffening
1, record 4, English, stiffening
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- gumming 2, record 4, English, gumming
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gommage
1, record 4, French, gommage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gommage des étoffes, apprêt qui a pour but de leur donner une certaine raideur. 2, record 4, French, - gommage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le gommage. Il consiste en une application de gomme sur une face du tissu. La dessiccation de la gomme diluée laisse une pellicule qui accroît la consistance du tissu. 3, record 4, French, - gommage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- engomado
1, record 4, Spanish, engomado
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-07-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Road Safety
- Police
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pavement erasing
1, record 5, English, pavement%20erasing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- erasing 2, record 5, English, erasing
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pavement erasing occurs when a sliding tire removes loose dirt or debris from a hard, smooth roadway surface. This evidence may be difficult to see or photograph and is usually short-lived. 1, record 5, English, - pavement%20erasing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité routière
- Police
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- balayage
1, record 5, French, balayage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- gommage 1, record 5, French, gommage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-12-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- gumming
1, record 6, English, gumming
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The application of a gummy preparation (as gum arabic) to ... 2, record 6, English, - gumming
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gommage
1, record 6, French, gommage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Application de gomme arabique sur des amandes. L'opération de protection appelée gommage est essentielle pour la dragéification. 2, record 6, French, - gommage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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