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MASSE LINEIQUE NOMINALE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1993-11-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nominal linear density
1, record 1, English, nominal%20linear%20density
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nominal linear density usually refers to the grey yarn; in certain sections of the textile trade, however, the same nominal linear density is used for chemically processes (bleached, dyed, etc.) yarns as for the original unprocessed yarns. 1, record 1, English, - nominal%20linear%20density
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The nominal linear density of single yarns in the Tex System shall be chosen for the different types of textiles from the special lists agreed by the various sections of the industry. 1, record 1, English, - nominal%20linear%20density
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Filature (Textiles)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masse linéique nominale
1, record 1, French, masse%20lin%C3%A9ique%20nominale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La masse linéique nominale du fil simple dans le système Tex sera choisie, pour les divers types de textiles, sur les listes spéciales établies par les diverses branches de l'industrie textile, en fonction de leurs besoins. 1, record 1, French, - masse%20lin%C3%A9ique%20nominale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La masse linéique nominale se réfère d'habitude au fil écru; dans certains secteurs du commerce textile, cependant, la même masse linéique nominale est utilisée tant pour des fils ayant subi un traitement chimique (blanchi, teint, etc.) que pour les fils originaux non traités. 1, record 1, French, - masse%20lin%C3%A9ique%20nominale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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