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comm.

German translation: commercial/handelsüblich

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English term or phrase:comm.
German translation:commercial/handelsüblich
Entered by: Bea-Irina

08:59 Jan 31, 2008
English to German translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Paper / Paper Manufacturing
English term or phrase: comm.
The product is normally added at a level of around 20 - 25 kg (comm.)/tonne of paper.
Bea-Irina
Local time: 21:34
commercial/handelsüblich
Explanation:
laut Recherche hat Bea-Irina ins Schwarze getroffen mit "commercial" (siehe Link unten)

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Beate Mitterer
Austria
Local time: 21:34
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1 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +1commercial = handelsüblich
David Moore (X)
3 +1commercial/handelsüblich
Beate Mitterer
2? comminuted ? /[fein-]zerkleinert
M Stompor


Discussion entries: 3





  

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 2/5Answerer confidence 2/5
? comminuted ? /[fein-]zerkleinert


Explanation:
Könnte mir vorstellen, dass es nicht nur um die Menge, sondern auch darum geht, dass diese sich im Papier oder Papierbrei gut verteilen kann bzw. eine große aktive spezifische Oberfläche aufweist.

M Stompor
Local time: 21:34
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 3
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
commercial/handelsüblich


Explanation:
laut Recherche hat Bea-Irina ins Schwarze getroffen mit "commercial" (siehe Link unten)




    Reference: http://cc.its.maine.edu/~maine/cart/look.php?item_id=174079
Beate Mitterer
Austria
Local time: 21:34
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
PRO pts in category: 1

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  David Moore (X): Ladies first...I'll just leave mine for the further ref.
1 min
  -> Thanks! Eigentlich war ja Bea-Irina schon selbst auf dem richtigen Weg ;)
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
commercial = handelsüblich


Explanation:
Starch is an essential ingredient in papermaking for many reasons.
I'm quite sure you are correct in your surmise; see for example.

starch: Definition, Synonyms and Much More from Answers.com
Commercial starch is made mainly from corn, though wheat, tapioca, rice, ..... Papermaking is the largest non-food application for starches globally, ...
www.answers.com/topic/starch

David Moore (X)
Local time: 21:34
Works in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 6

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Beate Mitterer: Good research!
10 mins
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