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running trap [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- running trap
1, record 1, English, running%20trap
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- U-trap 2, record 1, English, U%2Dtrap
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A depressed U-shaped section of pipe in a drain, which allows the free passage of fluid but remains full, so that it acts as a seal against the passage of gases. 2, record 1, English, - running%20trap
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- siphon horizontal
1, record 1, French, siphon%20horizontal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- siphon «U» 2, record 1, French, siphon%20%C2%ABU%C2%BB
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Siphon. Dispositif qui équipe les évacuations d'eau, pour: d'une part éviter toute communication directe de l'air ambiant avec l'air des égouts, et empêcher ainsi les remontées d'odeurs et d'air vicié et nauséabond; d'autre part retenir les matières solides et objets entraînés par l'eau: sable, feuilles, épingles, cheveux, etc. dont l'accumulation finirait par obstruer les évacuations; [...] 3, record 1, French, - siphon%20horizontal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-12-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- running trap
1, record 2, English, running%20trap
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- siphon à circulation
1, record 2, French, siphon%20%C3%A0%20circulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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