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SUINT [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-06-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wool Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- raw wool
1, record 1, English, raw%20wool
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- greasy wool 2, record 1, English, greasy%20wool
correct
- grease wool 3, record 1, English, grease%20wool
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wool as sheared from the animal, containing grease, salts and dirt. 1, record 1, English, - raw%20wool
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industrie lainière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- laine brute
1, record 1, French, laine%20brute
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- laine en suint 2, record 1, French, laine%20en%20suint
correct, feminine noun
- surge 3, record 1, French, surge
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Laine qu'on obtient à la tonte et qui contient la graisse de laine, les sels et la saleté. 3, record 1, French, - laine%20brute
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria lanera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- lana sucia
1, record 1, Spanish, lana%20sucia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La lana, tal como se encuentra en su estado natural, luego de esquilada. 1, record 1, Spanish, - lana%20sucia
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Wool Industry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- suint
1, record 2, English, suint
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The perspiration of a sheep, which consists largely of potash salts of various fatty acids and a small quantity of sulphate, phosphate and nitrogenous substances. It is soluble in water. 2, record 2, English, - suint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Industrie lainière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- suint
1, record 2, French, suint
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- suin 1, record 2, French, suin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière grasse produite par le mouton en même temps que la laine, et qui se dépose sur celle-ci 2, record 2, French, - suint
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le suint contient principalement du carbonate de potassium et des matières grasses, telles que l'oléine et la stéarine: il est également toujours mélangé de matières terreuses diverses qui se collent à la toison du mouton. 2, record 2, French, - suint
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-08-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Wool Industry
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wool grease
1, record 3, English, wool%20grease
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- wool fat 2, record 3, English, wool%20fat
correct
- degras 3, record 3, English, degras
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A highly complex mixture of wax ester, alcohols, and fatty acids coating the surface of sheep wool fibers and obtained by scouring the wool with soap or synthetic detergent. 4, record 3, English, - wool%20grease
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used in the manufacture of lanolin and its derivatives, for dressing leather, and in lubricating and slushing oils, soaps, and ointments. 4, record 3, English, - wool%20grease
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Industrie lainière
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- suint
1, record 3, French, suint
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- suin 2, record 3, French, suin
correct, masculine noun
- graisse de laine 3, record 3, French, graisse%20de%20laine
correct, feminine noun
- suintine 4, record 3, French, suintine
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des matières grasses contenues dans la laine de mouton. 2, record 3, French, - suint
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industrias textiles
- Industria lanera
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- lanolina
1, record 3, Spanish, lanolina
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- grasa de lana 2, record 3, Spanish, grasa%20de%20lana
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-08-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Wool Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- refined wool fat 1, record 4, English, refined%20wool%20fat
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Industrie lainière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- graisse de suint purifiée
1, record 4, French, graisse%20de%20suint%20purifi%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Industria lanera
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- grasa de lana refinada
1, record 4, Spanish, grasa%20de%20lana%20refinada
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-08-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Wool Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hydrous wool fat 1, record 5, English, hydrous%20wool%20fat
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Industrie lainière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- graisse de suint hydratée
1, record 5, French, graisse%20de%20suint%20hydrat%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Industria lanera
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- grasa de lana hidratada
1, record 5, Spanish, grasa%20de%20lana%20hidratada
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Wool Industry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wool oil 1, record 6, English, wool%20oil
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Industrie lainière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- huile de suint
1, record 6, French, huile%20de%20suint
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Industria lanera
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite de lana
1, record 6, Spanish, aceite%20de%20lana
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hair in the grease 1, record 7, English, hair%20in%20the%20grease
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- poil en suint
1, record 7, French, poil%20en%20suint
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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