Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
Clear formula
English answer:
Formula with no color or tinting.
Added to glossary by
Will Matter
Jan 22, 2005 19:54
19 yrs ago
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Clear formula
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Text: Super concentrated paste formula for making CR-39 lenses capable of absorbing ultraviolet radiation up to 400 nm in a simple treatment process. This formula is compatible with Anti-Reflection coating, tinting, and scratch resistance coating processes. The formula comes sealed in water dissolvable bags packaged in paper envelopes.
Question: Does "clear formula" mean?
Question: Does "clear formula" mean?
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Will Matter
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No color or tinting.
Means "clear", with no color or tinting.
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Note added at 2005-01-22 23:25:14 (GMT)
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Yes, \"formula\" means \"chemical compound\" or \"mixture\".
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Note added at 2005-01-23 00:35:41 (GMT)
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So, what you have here is a formula (chemical compound) that you dissolve in water and apply to the lenses to absorb ultraviolet radiation. This keeps the UV from passing through the lenses into your eyes and causing damage.
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Note added at 2005-01-22 23:25:14 (GMT)
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Yes, \"formula\" means \"chemical compound\" or \"mixture\".
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Note added at 2005-01-23 00:35:41 (GMT)
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So, what you have here is a formula (chemical compound) that you dissolve in water and apply to the lenses to absorb ultraviolet radiation. This keeps the UV from passing through the lenses into your eyes and causing damage.
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Liliana Roman-Hamilton
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Mille grazie!
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Katsuhiko KAKUNO, Ph.D.
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Arigatoo gozaimasu, K. sensei.
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Kiitos.
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Comment: "Thank you very much, Willmatter."
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Sven Petersson
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no absorbtion of visible light (4000-7000 Ångström)
:o)
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Note added at 3 hrs 33 mins (2005-01-22 23:28:36 GMT)
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Formula means mixture.
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Note added at 3 hrs 33 mins (2005-01-22 23:28:36 GMT)
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Formula means mixture.
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Katsuhiko KAKUNO, Ph.D.
: "Placticvally no-" or "not significant amount of -" is better.
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Katsuhiko KAKUNO, Ph.D.
Japan
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lucent
It means "UV-400 nm lucetn glass/plastic formula". In the product ", the word "conptisition", "formulation", "ingredient", etc are use. On the other hand at the marerial stage, "formula", "parts" etc. are use.
The word lucent seems to be good word to give an idea of the meaning. For example, "X-ray lucent marerial" meand clear to X-ray. "Clea" maend ins this case, "there is no signigicant absorption can be detected".
Clear formula = "The formula for lucent ......"
The word lucent seems to be good word to give an idea of the meaning. For example, "X-ray lucent marerial" meand clear to X-ray. "Clea" maend ins this case, "there is no signigicant absorption can be detected".
Clear formula = "The formula for lucent ......"
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specially formulated for a specific purpose
specially created to meet a specific function
that is what I understand.
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Note added at 4 hrs 4 mins (2005-01-22 23:59:35 GMT)
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XXX\'s Advantage Protectant is a clear formula developed to meet the tough standards of professional detailers. It contains 30% more protection ingredients to provide exceptional protection and....
http://www.autobarn.net/ch78086.html
XXX\'s PROTECTAN:
* Specially formulated to meet the tough standards of professional detailers
* Unique clear formula provides smooth, rich shine to rubber, plastic & vinyl
XXX\'s Protectant is a unique clear formula developed to meet the tough standards of professional detailers
http://www.armorall.com/prodcat/pages/detail_2.3.html
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Note added at 4 hrs 28 mins (2005-01-23 00:23:14 GMT)
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Specially formulated for use on skin following resurfacing procedures, this clear formula assists in the recovery of skin barrier functions and provides antioxidant benefits. Contains liposomal tissue recovery complex, ceramides..........
http://www.eriancentre.co.uk/cream_range.htm
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Note added at 5 hrs 14 mins (2005-01-23 01:09:52 GMT)
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So, the chemical compound mentioned in this text is specially formulated to absorb ultraviolet radiation up to 400nm. It is a clear formula.
that is what I understand.
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Note added at 4 hrs 4 mins (2005-01-22 23:59:35 GMT)
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XXX\'s Advantage Protectant is a clear formula developed to meet the tough standards of professional detailers. It contains 30% more protection ingredients to provide exceptional protection and....
http://www.autobarn.net/ch78086.html
XXX\'s PROTECTAN:
* Specially formulated to meet the tough standards of professional detailers
* Unique clear formula provides smooth, rich shine to rubber, plastic & vinyl
XXX\'s Protectant is a unique clear formula developed to meet the tough standards of professional detailers
http://www.armorall.com/prodcat/pages/detail_2.3.html
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Note added at 4 hrs 28 mins (2005-01-23 00:23:14 GMT)
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Specially formulated for use on skin following resurfacing procedures, this clear formula assists in the recovery of skin barrier functions and provides antioxidant benefits. Contains liposomal tissue recovery complex, ceramides..........
http://www.eriancentre.co.uk/cream_range.htm
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Note added at 5 hrs 14 mins (2005-01-23 01:09:52 GMT)
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So, the chemical compound mentioned in this text is specially formulated to absorb ultraviolet radiation up to 400nm. It is a clear formula.
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