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PRE-RETRACTE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-12-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- preshrunk
1, record 1, English, preshrunk
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pre-shrunk 2, record 1, English, pre%2Dshrunk
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A term used to describe fabric that has been treated to induce shrinkage prior to cutting. 1, record 1, English, - preshrunk
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prérétréci
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9r%C3%A9tr%C3%A9ci
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- prérétracté 1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9r%C3%A9tract%C3%A9
adjective
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pré-rétréci
- pré-rétracté
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-01-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Clothing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pre-shrunk
1, record 2, English, pre%2Dshrunk
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pre shrunk 2, record 2, English, pre%20shrunk
correct, adjective
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Term applied by manufacturers to fabric or garment that has been processed and supposedly will not shrink over 3% in either direction under standard wash test or in commercial laundering. 1, record 2, English, - pre%2Dshrunk
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- prérétracté
1, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9r%C3%A9tract%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pré-rétracté 2, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9%2Dr%C3%A9tract%C3%A9
correct, adjective, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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