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GRES [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clay and Clay Products (Ceramics)
- Stoneware
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stoneware
1, record 1, English, stoneware
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- stone ware 2, record 1, English, stone%20ware
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vitreous or semivitreous ware of fine texture and high-chemical resistance made primarily from nonrefractory fireclay ... 3, record 1, English, - stoneware
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Stoneware is always hard and is always fired in a high temperature kiln, generally ranging from 1200 °C to 1400 °C. ... Due to the non-porous nature of the materials stoneware does not require a glaze. 4, record 1, English, - stoneware
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Terres et glaçures (Ind. de la céramique)
- Grès
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grès céramique
1, record 1, French, gr%C3%A8s%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- grès-cérame 2, record 1, French, gr%C3%A8s%2Dc%C3%A9rame
correct, masculine noun
- grès 3, record 1, French, gr%C3%A8s
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit céramique caractérisé par une pâte dure colorée, compacte, opaque, non poreuse et donc imperméable. 4, record 1, French, - gr%C3%A8s%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grès : [...] la pâte [...] supporte des températures de cuisson élevées (vers 1250 °C). La pâte partiellement vitrifiée par la cuisson est imperméable. La pose d'une glaçure n'est due qu'à une recherche esthétique. 5, record 1, French, - gr%C3%A8s%20c%C3%A9ramique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arcilla y sus productos (Industria de la cerámica)
- Gres
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gres
1, record 1, Spanish, gres
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cerámica hecha con arcilla blanca o roja, se esmalta sobre el soporte crudo antes de entrar en el horno o mediante el procedimiento de salado durante la cocción, que produce un material denso y duro. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gres
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-04-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
- Petroleum Deposits
- Construction Materials
- Road Construction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sandstone
1, record 2, English, sandstone
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sandrock 2, record 2, English, sandrock
correct
- sand 3, record 2, English, sand
see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A detrital, sedimentary rock consisting of individual grains of sand (commonly composed of quartz) cemented together by silica, calcium carbonate, iron oxide, etc. 4, record 2, English, - sandstone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term [sand] is also used when referring to a sandstone formation. 4, record 2, English, - sandstone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sandstone is a common rock in which petroleum and water accumulate. 4, record 2, English, - sandstone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
- Gisements pétrolifères
- Matériaux de construction
- Construction des voies de circulation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- grès
1, record 2, French, gr%C3%A8s
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roche sédimentaire siliceuse résultant de la cimentation naturelle d'un sable, et où les grains de quartz sont dominants, utilisée dans la construction, l'empierrement et le pavage des routes et, lorsqu'il est très fin, comme pierre à aiguiser. 2, record 2, French, - gr%C3%A8s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Roches terrigènes composées de particules dont la grosseur oscille entre 1/16 mm et 2 mm. 3, record 2, French, - gr%C3%A8s
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petrografía
- Yacimientos petrolíferos
- Materiales de construcción
- Construcción de carreteras
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- arenisca
1, record 2, Spanish, arenisca
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Roca sedimentaria formada por arena de cuarzo cuyos granos están unidos por un cemento silíceo, arcilloso, calizo o ferruginoso que le comunica mayor o menor dureza. 2, record 2, Spanish, - arenisca
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Roca terrígena consolidada, en la que el tamaño de grano varía entre 2 y 0,062 mm. Al ser la sílice el material más perdurable por su resistencia mecánica y química, la mayor parte de las areniscas están compuestas por granos silíceos. 3, record 2, Spanish, - arenisca
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Silk (Textiles)
- Farm Animals
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sericin 2, record 3, English, sericin
- sericin gum 2, record 3, English, sericin%20gum
- silk glue 2, record 3, English, silk%20glue
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the natural gum, sericin, is normally left on the silk during reeling, throwing and weaving. // the gum is removed by boiling with soap and water. [Also sericin gum] [Also silk glue MATEX 59 520] 2, record 3, English, - gum
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Soieries
- Animaux de ferme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- séricine 2, record 3, French, s%C3%A9ricine
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
le décreusage, effectué au moyen d'un bain de savon bouillant, a pour but d'éliminer le grès (ou séricine) qui recouvre le fil de soie grège. 1, record 3, French, - gr%C3%A8s
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sedería
- Animales de granja
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- sericina
1, record 3, Spanish, sericina
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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