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EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 713472 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain forestry management
koone
taper
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  • Taper shall be measured by dividing the difference between the diameters of the wood in the full length 1 m from the extremities, measured in centimetres and rounded to the centimetre below, by the distance separating them, expressed in metres to one decimal place.
défilement
Abholzigkeit
kapeneminen

EKI terminibaas Esterm

ID 726431 Last modified 30.12.2004
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Domain Chemical Industry - Chemical Engineering - Chemical Products
candle preferred
taper
  • candle, taper - a lighting device consisting of a self-supporting column of solid combustible fuel, such as tallow, stearine, spermaceti, beeswax, or, more commonly, paraffin wax, with an internal wick. Generally long and slender, it is made either by dipping or by casting in a mould.
  • night-light - a small thick candle, or other contrivance, constructed to burn dimly for a long period, and used by night, especially in sick-rooms
Good to know
  • FR: Bougies, chandelles, cierges, rats de cave, veileuses et articles similaires [T60791] DE: Kerzen, Lichte aller Art, Wacsstücke, Nichtlichte und dergleichen [T60791]
küünal
candle preferred
Usage examples
  • 34.05 Candles, tapers, night-lights and the like: 10 Candles of all types
taper
night-light

Käsitööteaduse oskussõnad

ID 548707 Last modified 15.11.2022
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Domain palkehitus
  • puu tüve peenenemine ladva poole
koone
taper
konformig
kartiokkuus
сбег

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