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PARANGON [3 records]

Record 1 2001-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Jewellery
DEF

A precious stone which has no inclusions when viewed by a trained expert with 10 power magnification.

OBS

Flawless. This means that no flaws can be seen under 10 x magnification. (Note: This term is somewhat misleading as you can always find flaws at higher magnifications. A truly flawless stone is a fantasy.)

Key term(s)
  • flawless pearl
  • flawless diamond

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
DEF

Diamant, perle sans défaut.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-07-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
DEF

A model or pattern of excellence or perfection ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
CONT

La pierre de touche classique de l'évidence de l'invention est le technicien versé dans son art mais qui ne possède aucune étincelle d'esprit inventif ou d'imagination, un parangon de déduction et de dextérité complètement dépourvu d'intuition [...]

Spanish

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Record 3 1982-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
DEF

An old size of type of approximately 20 point and slightly larger than great primer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
DEF

Ancienne dénomination de caractères de corps actuel 20 ou 22.

Spanish

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