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dunk tank [2 records]

Record 1 2015-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
DEF

Disinfectant-filled vessels located on the containment barrier that allow the safe removal of material and samples from containment zones via surface decontamination.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
DEF

Récipient rempli de désinfectant situé à la barrière de confinement, qui permet de retirer de façon sécuritaire du matériel et des échantillons d’une zone de confinement en décontaminant la surface.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
CONT

A dunk tank, also known as a dunking booth or dunking machine, is an attraction mainly used in carnivals, fundraisers, and personal parties. Basically, a dunk tank consists of a large tank of water, over which a seat is suspended. By striking a target, the seat will tip or fall into the tank of water, thus "dunking" whoever is sitting on the seat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
DEF

Attraction de foire qui consiste en une cuve d'eau surmontée d'une trappe actionnée par un dispositif qui se déclenche lorsqu'un tireur atteint la cible. La personne assise sur la trappe tombe alors dans l'eau de la cuve.

CONT

Il travaille à la foire au stand de plouf. Tirer au plouf coûte 50 cents.

OBS

"Plouf" : Terme entériné par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada.

Spanish

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