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hojas chapadas tipo polimer

English translation: polymer type veneer

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Spanish term or phrase:hojas chapadas tipo polimer
English translation:polymer type veneer
Entered by: David Brown

14:15 Dec 3, 2004
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Construction / Civil Engineering / wardrobes
Spanish term or phrase: hojas chapadas tipo polimer
The full sentence is "armarios empotrados de hojas chapadas tipo POLIMER". Fitted wardrobes with polymer veneer sheeting.
I think polymer is used to stick things, so it really doesn't make sense. I'm stuck.
Tatty
Local time: 19:45
polymer type veneer
Explanation:
ie not wood

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Note added at 14 mins (2004-12-03 14:29:54 GMT)
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or without the \"type\"
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David Brown
Spain
Local time: 19:45
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Summary of answers provided
4polymer type veneer
David Brown
3polymer-coated (wood) wardrobes/closets
Deborah Workman
3Fitted wardrobes with corrugated panels (doors) in a laquer (latex) finish
Maria Rye


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polymer type veneer


Explanation:
ie not wood

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Note added at 14 mins (2004-12-03 14:29:54 GMT)
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or without the \"type\"

David Brown
Spain
Local time: 19:45
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polymer-coated (wood) wardrobes/closets


Explanation:
Polymer furniture is plastic furniture, often used for decks. Polymer coatings may be applied for water-resistance or other protection against wear. I can't tell if your wardrobes are made of wood, but below are some examples of what they might be like:

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q="polymer-coated woo...
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q="polymer-coated woo...

Deborah Workman
United States
Local time: 13:45
Native speaker of: English
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Fitted wardrobes with corrugated panels (doors) in a laquer (latex) finish


Explanation:
I agree with the last comment... It's a syntetic rubber and it could be a coating such as lacquers and paint or a liquid polymer sealant.
Name Chemical Name Monomer(s)
Neoprene Trans-poly-chloroprene Chloroprene
Properties and uses: ...has excellent strenght without filler. Made in latex form for dipping, coating, etc. Noted for oil and chemical resistance.

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Note added at 1 hr 11 mins (2004-12-03 15:26:37 GMT)
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sorry! laquer is wrong, it\'s LACQUER

Maria Rye
United States
Local time: 13:45
Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish
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