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cross connection [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-09-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cross connection
1, record 1, English, cross%20connection
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cross-connection 2, record 1, English, cross%2Dconnection
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A connection between pipes which may cause the transfer of polluted water into a potable water supply with consequent hazard to public health. 3, record 1, English, - cross%20connection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cross connection: This term is also used to describe a legitimate connection between different distribution systems. 3, record 1, English, - cross%20connection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cross connection: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - cross%20connection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- jonction fautive
1, record 1, French, jonction%20fautive
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- jonction 2, record 1, French, jonction
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- intercommunication 3, record 1, French, intercommunication
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Raccordement entre des canalisations qui peut être la cause du passage d'une eau polluée dans un réseau d'alimentation en eau potable et qui a pour conséquence un risque pour la santé publique. 2, record 1, French, - jonction%20fautive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Construction des ouvrages d'évacuation. [...] On doit cependant respecter une profondeur minimale: [...] pour éviter tout risque d'intercommunication entre le réseau d'assainissement et une canalisation voisine d'adduction d'eau potable, on établira l'ouvrage d'assainissement à un niveau inférieur à cette dernière. 3, record 1, French, - jonction%20fautive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jonction fautive : Ce terme est aussi utilisé pour décrire un raccordement normal entre différents systèmes de distribution. 2, record 1, French, - jonction%20fautive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
jonction fautive; jonction : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - jonction%20fautive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alcantarillas y drenaje
- Distribución del agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- conexión cruzada
1, record 1, Spanish, conexi%C3%B3n%20cruzada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conexión entre tuberías o canalizaciones que puede ser causa del paso de agua polucionada a una red de alimentación de agua potable, con el consecuente riesgo para la salud pública. 1, record 1, Spanish, - conexi%C3%B3n%20cruzada
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-10-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cross connection
1, record 2, English, cross%20connection
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- passage 1, record 2, English, passage
correct
- corridor 1, record 2, English, corridor
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tunnel [that provides] access between tubes for pedestrians and/or vehicles. 1, record 2, English, - cross%20connection
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cross connection; passage; corridor: terms and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 2, record 2, English, - cross%20connection
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- galerie de communication
1, record 2, French, galerie%20de%20communication
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- communication inter-tube 1, record 2, French, communication%20inter%2Dtube
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Galerie permettant la liaison entre tubes à l'intention des piétons [ou] des véhicules. 1, record 2, French, - galerie%20de%20communication
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
galerie de communication; communication inter-tube : termes et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 2, record 2, French, - galerie%20de%20communication
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cross connection
1, record 3, English, cross%20connection
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cross connection: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 3, English, - cross%20connection
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Plomberie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- raccordement croisé
1, record 3, French, raccordement%20crois%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- jonction fautive 1, record 3, French, jonction%20fautive
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
raccordement croisé; jonction fautive : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 3, French, - raccordement%20crois%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-05-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Telecommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cross connect
1, record 4, English, cross%20connect
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cross connection 2, record 4, English, cross%20connection
correct
- XCO 3, record 4, English, XCO
correct
- XCO 3, record 4, English, XCO
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distribution system equipment used to terminate and administer communication circuits. 1, record 4, English, - cross%20connect
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In a wire cross connect, jumper wires or patch cords are used to make circuit connections. In an optical cross connect, fiber patch cords are used. The cross connect is located in an equipment room, riser closet, or satellite closet. 1, record 4, English, - cross%20connect
Record 4, Key term(s)
- wire cross connect
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Télécommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- connexion transversale
1, record 4, French, connexion%20transversale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- raccordement transversal 2, record 4, French, raccordement%20transversal
correct, masculine noun
- brasseur 3, record 4, French, brasseur
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- interconexión
1, record 4, Spanish, interconexi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- conexión transversal 2, record 4, Spanish, conexi%C3%B3n%20transversal
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-08-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Construction Engineering (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cross connection
1, record 5, English, cross%20connection
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie construction (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- raccordement transversal
1, record 5, French, raccordement%20transversal
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- connexion transversale 2, record 5, French, connexion%20transversale
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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