29.3586—Elements of quality and degrees of each element.

These standardized words or terms are used to describe tobacco quality and to assist in interpreting grade specifications. Tobacco attributes or characteristics which constitute quality are designated as elements of quality. The range within each element is expressed by the use of words or terms designated as degrees. These several degrees are arranged to show their relative value, but the actual value of each degree varies with type, group, and grade.

Elements			Degrees
Maturity	Immature	Underripe	Mature	Ripe.
Body		Thin	Medium	Heavy.
Leaf structure		Close	Firm	Open.
Leaf surface		Rough	Crepy	Smooth.
Oil		Lean	Oily	Rich.
Finish		Dull	Normal	Clear.
Color intensity		Pale	Moderate	Deep.
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Elasticity		Inelastic	Semielastic	Elastic.
Width		Narrow	Normal	Spready.
Uniformity		(1)	(1)	(1).
Injury tolerance		(1)	(1)	(1).
1 Expressed in percentage.

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29.3586—Elements of quality and degrees of each element.