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Record 1 2001-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pulp and Paper
DEF

That combination of properties such as stiffness, density etc. which is responsible for noise when the sheet is shaken or flexed.

OBS

While rattle is usually considered desirable in bond paper, its absence is important in some papers used in public gatherings, where noise produced by motion of the paper is disturbing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pâtes et papier
DEF

Propriété d'une feuille de papier d'émettre un son lorsque secouée.

OBS

Le sonnant dépend de plusieurs facteurs dont la densité et la rigidité.

Spanish

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