French to English translations [PRO] Medical - Medical: Dentistry
French term or phrase:noisette
From a document on a range of oral health and hygiene products:
"Appliquer une noisette de gel sur la zone à traiter...".
How would we naturally translate 'noisette' in UK English? I don't want to use 'blob' or 'knob' as some dictionaries suggested. I was thinking 'pea-sized amount' but I'm sure there's something more suitable, I just can't think what it is.
Explanation: This is a commonly used quantity in the application of dental gels etc , with many references to this sort of quantity on the Internet
There are many ways to apply the teething gel either a pea sized amount on a finger and rub into the gums or apply a small amount on her ... www.ciao.co.uk/Dentinox_Teething_Gel__Review_5645808
Topical Apply pea-sized amount once daily at bedtime to lightly cover the ... Advise patient that if cream or gel comes in contact with the eyes to wash ... www.drugs.com/ppa/tazarotene.html
Liquid O
How do I apply Liquid O? Liquid O is a topically applied gel designed to enhance the ... The correct amount for application is one small pea sized drop
6) How do I apply OraZn@? With cats, use a pea sized droplet from. your finger tip, gauze pad, or swab. Simply rub this amount of gel onto the gum
Many thanks to you all. This was my initial thought, so thanks for confirming. I've asked around a lot and no-one can think of anything better. I'm sure now that this is the best possible translation. Thanks again to you all. 4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer
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Explanation: This is a commonly used quantity in the application of dental gels etc , with many references to this sort of quantity on the Internet
There are many ways to apply the teething gel either a pea sized amount on a finger and rub into the gums or apply a small amount on her ... www.ciao.co.uk/Dentinox_Teething_Gel__Review_5645808
Topical Apply pea-sized amount once daily at bedtime to lightly cover the ... Advise patient that if cream or gel comes in contact with the eyes to wash ... www.drugs.com/ppa/tazarotene.html
Liquid O
How do I apply Liquid O? Liquid O is a topically applied gel designed to enhance the ... The correct amount for application is one small pea sized drop
6) How do I apply OraZn@? With cats, use a pea sized droplet from. your finger tip, gauze pad, or swab. Simply rub this amount of gel onto the gum
Kate Hudson Netherlands Works in field Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 12
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Many thanks to you all. This was my initial thought, so thanks for confirming. I've asked around a lot and no-one can think of anything better. I'm sure now that this is the best possible translation. Thanks again to you all.
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peer agreement (net): +4