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Supports > Paper > Tissue paper

Preferred term

Tissue paper  

Definition

  • A thin, translucent paper that may be loosely felted to make it absorbent or it may have a hard, smooth surface making it an excellent wrapping paper. It is primarily used for packing, wrapping, or protecting delicate items. [AAT]

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Paper, tissue
  • Tissue papers

Notation

  • 122772

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-TJ2LKPHB-P

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