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alisante

English translation: glidant


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14:05 Nov 28, 2011
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Pharmaceuticals
Spanish term or phrase: alisante
Sólo dice "alisante" y está en la columna de la "Función Fármaco-Técnica" del dióxido de silicio.


Gracias por su ayuda!


Dinorah
Dinorah Mar onClick= Tijerino-Acosta
Local time: 02:55
English translation:glidant
Explanation:
I'm not certain, but I think alisante is being used as a synonym for deslizante. In pharmacy a deslizante (glidant) is used to improve the flowability of powders and granulation mixtures.

And silicon dioxide is a glidant, so I think I'm on the right track.

Glidant Role / deslizante: Improving flow by modifying the interaction between particles
http://www.unav.es/adi/UserFiles/File/80962510/05-Comprimido...

In pharmaceutical products, silica aids powder flow when tablets are formed
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_dioxide
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Emma Goldsmith
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3 +2glidant
Emma Goldsmith
4anti-wrinkle, smoothing
Noni Gilbert
4straightener
SRodrig185
4smoothing
Mercedes Marta Moreno


  

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smoothing


Explanation:
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Mercedes Marta Moreno
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straightener


Explanation:
I would need more context to be sure this word fits into the translation. "Alisante" indicates an agent (generally chemical) that smoothes a surface or fibers. If you have curly hair, you might use a straightener to make your hair smooth and sleek.

Example sentence(s):
  • A flat iron is used as a straightener for wavy hair.
  • This chemical works as a straightener for the wrinkles in the woven fabric.

    Reference: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/straightener
    Reference: http://www.wordreference.com/definicion/alisante
SRodrig185
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46 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
anti-wrinkle, smoothing


Explanation:
Yes, as in "dejar liso" (the form alisador is also in use).

Both for skin and hair - both my suggestions are applicable for skin, and, obviously, only the latter for hair!

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Note added at 52 mins (2011-11-28 14:57:57 GMT)
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Silicones are ingredients in many hair conditioners, shampoos, and hair gel products.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicone
Lifecell cream has silicon dioxide which starts working instantly when you apply. It fills up the wrinkles ...
http://www.lifecellskin.us/Ingredients.php

Noni Gilbert
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57 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
glidant


Explanation:
I'm not certain, but I think alisante is being used as a synonym for deslizante. In pharmacy a deslizante (glidant) is used to improve the flowability of powders and granulation mixtures.

And silicon dioxide is a glidant, so I think I'm on the right track.

Glidant Role / deslizante: Improving flow by modifying the interaction between particles
http://www.unav.es/adi/UserFiles/File/80962510/05-Comprimido...

In pharmaceutical products, silica aids powder flow when tablets are formed
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_dioxide


Emma Goldsmith
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Local time: 09:55
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Charles Davis: I thought this was it as well, but didn't quite have the courage to propose it! As you say, silica is above all a glidant. And I think "fármaco-técnica" points in this direction.
28 mins
  -> Thanks, Charles. Yes, the pharma subject heading suggests tablet manufacture. But I'm still not dead certain.
agree  neilmac: Seems most logical as the other options mainly refer to cosmetics...
17 hrs
  -> Thanks, Neil
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