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BOITE METAL OUVERTURE CLE [2 records]

Record 1 1999-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging in Metal
DEF

A generally flat or herring type can with a scored cover that can be opened by punching a special key at the top and tearing or rolling it off along the scored lines.

Key term(s)
  • punch and roll can

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages en métal
DEF

Boîte métallique classique, de type boîte à sardines, comportant dans la partie plate du couvercle, des lignes de déchirage pré-incisées, et dont l'ouverture est obtenue grâce à une clé.

OBS

boîte métal à ouverture par clé : Équivalent proposé après consultation du chapitre «Fermeture et ouverture des boîtes métal», pages 32 à 35 de «Tout l'emballage», tome 3, publié en 1967.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-01-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging in Metal
DEF

A can which is opened by tearing off a punched strip of metal around the body with a key, or any can opened by using a key.

OBS

See also "punch and roll can" in TERMIUM.

Key term(s)
  • key opening can

French

Domaine(s)
  • Emballages en métal

Spanish

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