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RIGID TAB [1 record]

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Record 1 1995-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Glass
  • The Eye
OBS

Part of eyeglasses.

OBS

In source BRWHA 1981 ("What's what"), p. 217, the term "tab" is given as a synonym for "nose pad".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Verres d'optique
  • Oeil
OBS

«plaquette fixe» : Équivalent obtenu auprès d'une opticienne d'ordonnances. «plaquette rigide» : équivalent obtenu auprès d'une spécialiste de la compagnie Caméo.

OBS

On peut aussi parler de «plaquettes d'appui». (Terme employé la plupart du temps au pluriel, puisque il y en a une de chaque côté du nez.)

Key term(s)
  • plaquettes fixes
  • plaquettes rigides

Spanish

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