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ENAMEL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-06-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clay and Clay Products (Ceramics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- enamel
1, record 1, English, enamel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- overglaze enamel 2, record 1, English, overglaze%20enamel
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An opaque or transparent pigment of a vitreous nature coloured with metallic oxides and applied to ceramic ware as decoration over the glaze by low temperature firing. 3, record 1, English, - enamel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Terres et glaçures (Ind. de la céramique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- émail
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9mail
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- émail sur couverte 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9mail%20sur%20couverte
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec la peinture sur couverte, l'émaillage se fait lorsque la poterie a déjà été cuite et vitrifiée, ce qui permet d'utiliser une gamme de couleurs beaucoup plus étendue puisque ces couleurs ne seront exposées qu'à la température relativement basse du four à moufle (800 à 900o). 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9mail
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En général, il est parlé des émaux en contexte. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9mail
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Arcilla y sus productos (Industria de la cerámica)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- esmalte
1, record 1, Spanish, esmalte
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composición vítrea que se aplica sobre una superficie para darle brillo o decorarla con colores inalterables. 2, record 1, Spanish, - esmalte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los esmaltes verdaderos son vidrios brillantes, coloreados por óxidos metálicos [los] cuales se usan para cubrir las piezas de loza y otras labores de cerámica [...]. 2, record 1, Spanish, - esmalte
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-06-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Photoengraving
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- enamel
1, record 2, English, enamel
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In photoengraving, the sensitized coating on the surface of the metal plate receiving the image by light transference through a line or halftone negative. 1, record 2, English, - enamel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Photogravure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- émail
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9mail
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En photogravure, couche sensibilisée, appliquée sur la surface d'une plaque de métal pour recevoir l'image par report à travers un négatif au trait ou tramé. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9mail
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fotograbado
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- esmalte
1, record 2, Spanish, esmalte
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- enamel paint
1, record 3, English, enamel%20paint
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- enamel 2, record 3, English, enamel
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pigmented alkyd varnish usually characterized by a glossy surface. 3, record 3, English, - enamel%20paint
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- peinture-émail
1, record 3, French, peinture%2D%C3%A9mail
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Peinture donnant des films particulièrement durs, résistants, lisses, tendus et de brillant spéculaire élevé. 2, record 3, French, - peinture%2D%C3%A9mail
Record 3, Key term(s)
- peinture vernissante
- peinture vernissée
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- esmalte
1, record 3, Spanish, esmalte
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tipo de pintura que seca con una superficie dura y brillante. El esmalte puede ser una laca o una variedad de barniz. 1, record 3, Spanish, - esmalte
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-04-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- enamel
1, record 4, English, enamel
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- enamelum 1, record 4, English, enamelum
Latin
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The hard, mineralized external portion of the dental crown that covers and protects the dentin. 1, record 4, English, - enamel
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- émail
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9mail
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- enamelum 2, record 4, French, enamelum
Latin
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu très dur, hautement minéralisé, d'origine ectodermique, constituant la partie externe de la couronne de la dent. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9mail
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-12-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- enamel
1, record 5, English, enamel
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A medium used for decorative and other work on jewelry watchdials etc 1, record 5, English, - enamel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The two principles of enamel are: hard enamel, a glass-like material in powder form melted on the work; soft enamel, which is in liquid form to be painted on the work, this dries by evaporation or is baked in an oven. 1, record 5, English, - enamel
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- émail
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9mail
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance généralement composée d'un mélange fondu de sable, de minium, de potasse, de soude et d'oxydes métalliques colorants dont on recouvre certaines matières pour les protéger, leur donner de l'éclat ou les colorer de façon inaltérable. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9mail
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On l'applique en poudre ou en pâte et on le rend adhérent par fusion dans un moule bien chaud. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9mail
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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