papel da índia

English translation: India paper or India bible paper or premium book paper

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Portuguese term or phrase:papel da índia
English translation:India paper or India bible paper or premium book paper
Entered by: Bett

12:45 Mar 3, 2009
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Paper / Paper Manufacturing / types of paper
Portuguese term or phrase: papel da índia
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"Bilhete Postal com resposta paga colado sobre papel da índia. ... Anotação manuscrita a lápis no canto superior direito do papel referente à autorização de emissão..."
Bett
Local time: 05:04
India paper or India bible paper or premium book paper
Explanation:
http://www.athene.com.br/papel.htm: Papel biblia
Outro nome com que é conhecido o papel-da-Índia, opaco, extremamente fino e resistente, usado na impressão de bíblias e outras obras muito extensas e quando se visa a reduzir a grossura dos volumes.

http://desktoppub.about.com/od/glossary/g/biblepaper.htm: Definition: A thin, lightweight, opaque printing paper with a basic size of 25" x 38", bible paper is generally made from 25% cotton and linen rags or flax in combination with chemical wood pulp. Bible paper typically has a long life. Bible paper is a premium grade of book paper. The name of bible paper comes from it being the type of paper commonly used for Bibles.
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Pronunciation: [BAHY-buhl PEY-per]
Also Known As: india paper | india bible paper | premium book paper
Examples: Typical uses for Bible paper, in addition to Bibles: prayer books, hymnals, dictionaries, encyclopedias, insurance rate books or other deluxe guides, and multi-fold package inserts.

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Beatriz S. Rose
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5 +3Indian paper
Marlene Curtis
4 +2India paper or India bible paper or premium book paper
Beatriz S. Rose
5bible paper
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9 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Indian paper


Explanation:
Indian Handmade Paper,Indian Handmade Paper Manufacturers,Handmade ... Directory of indian handmade paper, indian handmade paper manufacturers, handmade indian paper wholesale, indian handmade paper exporters, indian handmade ...
www.theearthpaper.net/indian-handmade-paper.html - 18k


Denominações: Papel bíblia; papel da Índia; papel Oxford.
http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:N_sItGZOW7AJ:profemanoel...

[PDF] Não compreendo civilização sem papel. Ele se presta aos mais ... - [ Translate this page ]File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
Papel que deixa ver, por transparência, os sinais dos fios metálicos que formam o . Usado para impressão de cartões e convites. Papel da Índia. Bíblia ...
www.dalete.com.br/aulas/papel_transpar.pdf -

Marlene Curtis
United States
Local time: 04:04
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese

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agree  Neil Stewart
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agree  Floriana Leary
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agree  Maria José Tavares (X)
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10 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
India paper or India bible paper or premium book paper


Explanation:
http://www.athene.com.br/papel.htm: Papel biblia
Outro nome com que é conhecido o papel-da-Índia, opaco, extremamente fino e resistente, usado na impressão de bíblias e outras obras muito extensas e quando se visa a reduzir a grossura dos volumes.

http://desktoppub.about.com/od/glossary/g/biblepaper.htm: Definition: A thin, lightweight, opaque printing paper with a basic size of 25" x 38", bible paper is generally made from 25% cotton and linen rags or flax in combination with chemical wood pulp. Bible paper typically has a long life. Bible paper is a premium grade of book paper. The name of bible paper comes from it being the type of paper commonly used for Bibles.
Choosing Paper Grades Based on the Project
Pronunciation: [BAHY-buhl PEY-per]
Also Known As: india paper | india bible paper | premium book paper
Examples: Typical uses for Bible paper, in addition to Bibles: prayer books, hymnals, dictionaries, encyclopedias, insurance rate books or other deluxe guides, and multi-fold package inserts.



Beatriz S. Rose
Brazil
Local time: 05:04
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 4
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thank you

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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
bible paper


Explanation:
Bíblia - ou também papel-da-india, opaco, extremamente fino e resistente, utilizado em bíblias e obras muito grandes par diminuir o volume.

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