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AMBERGRIS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-09-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Food Additives
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ambergris
1, record 1, English, ambergris
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ambergrease 2, record 1, English, ambergrease
correct
- amber 3, record 1, English, amber
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A waxy substance, secreted by some cetaceans (for example, sperm whales), containing up to 80% cholesterol [and] found on the surface of the sea. 4, record 1, English, - ambergris
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ambergris (a substance excreted by the sperm whale and sometimes found floating on the sea) is also known as 'amber', an extremely costly fragrance material used in high-class perfumes. 3, record 1, English, - ambergris
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It] is used in perfumes and drugs. The pastry, confectionery, candy and beverage industries also make use of it. 4, record 1, English, - ambergris
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Biochimie
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ambre gris
1, record 1, French, ambre%20gris
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ambre 2, record 1, French, ambre
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance cireuse sécrétée par certains cétacés (les cachalots, par exemple) et constituée surtout de cholestérol (environ 80 %). 3, record 1, French, - ambre%20gris
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On la récolte à la surface des mers. S'emploie en parfumerie et en pharmacie. La pâtisserie, la confiserie et l'industrie des boissons en font également usage comme aromatisant. 3, record 1, French, - ambre%20gris
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'ambre gris est aussi utilisé dans la fabrication de médicaments. 4, record 1, French, - ambre%20gris
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ambre : Nom donné à deux substances très différentes, et que l'on précise au besoin par un adjectif : ambre gris, substance parfumée fournie par le cachalot; ambre jaune, ou succin, résine fossile de la famille du copal. 5, record 1, French, - ambre%20gris
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ambre gris : Souvent confondu à tort avec l'ambre. 6, record 1, French, - ambre%20gris
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Bioquímica
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ámbar gris
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1mbar%20gris
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concreciones intestinales de ciertos cetáceos marinos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1mbar%20gris
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