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Record 1 2011-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Equipment
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Biochemistry
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Biochimie
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
DEF

An adjustable steel block used in manual bruting to position the cradle.

CONT

Describe a single-head manual bruting machine: a) a small lathe-like machine mounted on a table; b) components include: -body; -shaft, with a bruting head assembly: can be set off-centre; -flywheel; -dust pan; -drive pulley; -bruting head; -dop; -bruter's block; -cradle.

Key term(s)
  • bruter block

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Bloc d'acier réglable en hauteur, placé sous l'appui, utilisé pour le débrutage manuel.

Spanish

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