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Category
Functional properties
Languages
DE FR ES IT CN VN No languages
| Category | English Term | Synonyms | Short definition (EN) | DE | FR | ES | IT | CN | VN | ||||||||||||
| Functional properties | Flame-retardant | Flame resistant | A property that reduces ignition, flame spread or continued burning under defined conditions. | Schwer entflammbar / flammhemmend | Ignifuge | Ignífugo | Ignifugo | 阻燃 | Chống cháy | ||||||||||||
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Translations
Not to be confused with
Not necessarily non-combustible or fireproof.
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| Functional properties | Fusible | Heat-fusible; meltable | Able to soften or melt at a defined temperature to create a functional effect. | Schmelzbar | Thermofusible | Termofusible | Termofusibile | 可熔合 | Có thể nóng chảy | ||||||||||||
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Translations
Not to be confused with
Different from accidental thread melting during sewing.
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