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EMPESAGE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- starch finish
1, record 1, English, starch%20finish
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The nondurable starch finish reduced the pesticide transfer from both the 100 % cotton fabric and the 65 % polyester/35 % cotton shirtweight fabric. 1, record 1, English, - starch%20finish
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- amidonnage
1, record 1, French, amidonnage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- empesage 1, record 1, French, empesage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résultat de l'apprêtage d'un tissu au moyen d'un mélange d'amidon. 2, record 1, French, - amidonnage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- starching
1, record 2, English, starching
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of a starch mixture on a fabric to increase its crispness and often to improve its appearance. 2, record 2, English, - starching
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- amidonnage
1, record 2, French, amidonnage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- empesage 1, record 2, French, empesage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement consistant à apprêter un tissu avec un mélange d'amidon afin de lui donner une certaine raideur. 2, record 2, French, - amidonnage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-08-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
- Breadmaking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- starch gelatinization
1, record 3, English, starch%20gelatinization
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gelatinization of starch 2, record 3, English, gelatinization%20of%20starch
correct
- gelatinisation of starch 3, record 3, English, gelatinisation%20of%20starch
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Many of the critical reactions that take place during baking, such as starch gelatinization, gluten protein denaturation, and enzyme denaturation are time-temperature-dependent. 4, record 3, English, - starch%20gelatinization
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As the temperature of the loaf rises [60 degrees], some of the starch cells are gradually burst, and commence to gelatinize ... 5, record 3, English, - starch%20gelatinization
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Boulangerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gélification
1, record 3, French, g%C3%A9lification
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- gélification de l’amidon 2, record 3, French, g%C3%A9lification%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bamidon
correct, feminine noun
- empesage 3, record 3, French, empesage
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cuisson [de la pâte] provoque la gélification qui est caractérisée par le gonflement, voire l'éclatement des grains d'amidon [...] suivant la température et la durée de cuisson. 1, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9lification
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] lorsque la température intérieure [du pâton] atteint 60 °, l'amidon est transformé en empois [...] 4, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9lification
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fused collar 1, record 4, English, fused%20collar
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- col à empesage persistant
1, record 4, French, col%20%C3%A0%20empesage%20persistant
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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