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DAMPER [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- Postal Equipment and Supplies
- Packaging Machinery and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- moistener
1, record 1, English, moistener
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- damper 2, record 1, English, damper
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for moistening gummed surfaces (as stamps, envelopes, labels). 3, record 1, English, - moistener
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Matériel et fournitures (Postes)
- Machines et équipement d'emballage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mouilleur
1, record 1, French, mouilleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mouille-étiquettes 2, record 1, French, mouille%2D%C3%A9tiquettes
correct, masculine noun
- humecteur 3, record 1, French, humecteur
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument qui sert à mouiller ou humecter une surface préencollée. 4, record 1, French, - mouilleur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire Prevention
- Security Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- damper
1, record 2, English, damper
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- clapper 2, record 2, English, clapper
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A movable closure within a duct which can interrupt the passage of the fluid (liquid or gas) within the duct. 1, record 2, English, - damper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
damper: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - damper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
clapper: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - damper
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prévention des incendies
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- clapet
1, record 2, French, clapet
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif mobile d'obturation placé à l'intérieur d'un conduit, pouvant assurer l'interruption du passage du fluide (liquide ou gaz) dans ce conduit. 2, record 2, French, - clapet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clapet : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - clapet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
clapet : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - clapet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- damping roller
1, record 3, English, damping%20roller
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dampening roller 2, record 3, English, dampening%20roller
correct
- dampening form roller 3, record 3, English, dampening%20form%20roller
correct
- dampener 4, record 3, English, dampener
correct
- damper 5, record 3, English, damper
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
On offset presses, one of a series of rolls which transfer water or a damping solution onto the nonprinting surface of the plate. 5, record 3, English, - damping%20roller
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The printing plate [in a litho press] is secured to the plate cylinder, where it is first damped by passing under the damping rollers, then inked by the inking rollers before the image is transferred to the surface of the blanket covering the transfer cylinder. 6, record 3, English, - damping%20roller
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normally used in the plural. 5, record 3, English, - damping%20roller
Record 3, Key term(s)
- dampener roller
- moistening roller
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rouleau de mouillage
1, record 3, French, rouleau%20de%20mouillage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rouleau mouilleur 2, record 3, French, rouleau%20mouilleur
correct, masculine noun
- mouilleur 1, record 3, French, mouilleur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur les presses offset, genre de rouleau effectuant le mouillage des surfaces non imprimantes de la plaque. 2, record 3, French, - rouleau%20de%20mouillage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rouleau de mouillage; mouilleur : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR. 3, record 3, French, - rouleau%20de%20mouillage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-06-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Keyboard Instruments
- String Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- damper
1, record 4, English, damper
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The felt pad which prevents a piano string from vibrating until the pad is raised by depression of a key or the sustaining pedal. 2, record 4, English, - damper
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à clavier
- Instruments de musique à cordes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- étouffoir
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9touffoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit morceau de drap ou de feutre, qui, à l'instant où le doigt abandonne la touche, entre en contact avec la corde et arrête ainsi ses vibrations. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9touffoir
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de teclado
- Instrumentos de cuerda
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- apagador
1, record 4, Spanish, apagador
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza recubierta de fieltro, que impide vibrar a la cuerda o las cuerdas conectadas con una tecla, excepto cuando se pulsa esa tecla o se acciona el pedal de resonancia. 1, record 4, Spanish, - apagador
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-11-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- damper
1, record 5, English, damper
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A device] used for the suppression of unfavorable characteristics or behavior. 2, record 5, English, - damper
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Pitch, roll, yaw damper. 2, record 5, English, - damper
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Shock damper. 3, record 5, English, - damper
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- amortisseur
1, record 5, French, amortisseur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif destiné à atténuer les effets indésirables. 2, record 5, French, - amortisseur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce dispositif peut être mécanique, électrique, hydraulique ou pneumatique. 2, record 5, French, - amortisseur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'emploi de ce terme est recommandé par le Ministère de la défense de la France. 3, record 5, French, - amortisseur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
amortisseur : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 5, French, - amortisseur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
amortisseur : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 5, record 5, French, - amortisseur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Amortisseur de lacet, de roulis, de tangage. 2, record 5, French, - amortisseur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Célula de aeronaves
- Tren de aterrizaje (Industria aeronáutica)
- Maniobras de las aeronaves
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- amortiguador
1, record 5, Spanish, amortiguador
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-08-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Safety Devices (Mechanical Components)
- Aeroindustry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- absorber
1, record 6, English, absorber
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- damper 2, record 6, English, damper
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Shock absorber. 3, record 6, English, - absorber
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Organes de sécurité (Composants mécaniques)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- amortisseur
1, record 6, French, amortisseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le domaine des vibrations, dispositif utilisé pour réduire les effets d'un choc ou de vibrations par des méthodes de dissipation d'énergie. 2, record 6, French, - amortisseur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Dispositif servant à amortir la violence d'un choc, l'intensité d'un son, la trépidation d'une machine, d'un véhicule. 3, record 6, French, - amortisseur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amortisseur : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 6, French, - amortisseur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario técnico y científico general
- Dispositivos de seguridad (Componentes mecánicos)
- Industria aeronáutica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- amortiguador
1, record 6, Spanish, amortiguador
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- antivibrador 2, record 6, Spanish, antivibrador
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-04-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Breadmaking
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- damper bread
1, record 7, English, damper%20bread
correct, Australia, New Zealand
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- damper 2, record 7, English, damper
correct, noun, Australia, New Zealand
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The original damper bread was a heavy, unleavened loaf baked in campfire ashes. Today's damper, while still simple and rustic, is civilized enough for indoor consumption. 3, record 7, English, - damper%20bread
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Boulangerie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- damper
1, record 7, French, damper
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- pain damper 2, record 7, French, pain%20damper
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«Damper» est un pain traditionnel qui est fait sans levure. Les Aborigènes ont fait une farine aux semences, qu'ils ont mélangé avec de l'eau et cuit au feu charbonnières. 2, record 7, French, - damper
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-10-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- buffer 1, record 8, English, buffer
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- damper 1, record 8, English, damper
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- régulateur
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9gulateur
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil capable de maintenir pratiquement constant, ou de faire varier suivant une loi déterminée un élément de fonctionnement courant, tension, fréquence, vitesse, puissance, pression débit. etc. 1, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9gulateur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- regulador
1, record 8, Spanish, regulador
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- amortiguador 1, record 8, Spanish, amortiguador
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-04-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- damper
1, record 9, English, damper
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A speaker component that supports the speaker cone and guides the cone as it moves back and forth during use. 1, record 9, English, - damper
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- amortisseur
1, record 9, French, amortisseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie qui soutient le cône du haut-parleur et le guide avec la bobine mobile dans un mouvement de va-et-vient. 2, record 9, French, - amortisseur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-04-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- damper
1, record 10, English, damper
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- damping device 2, record 10, English, damping%20device
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vibration-absorbing pad or isolator for reducing the transmission of vibrational energy from a disturbing source. 1, record 10, English, - damper
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When ... coil springs are ... used in self-contained vibration isolators in place of rubber ... additional damping devices are often provided in the isolators 2, record 10, English, - damper
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dispositif à absorption
1, record 10, French, dispositif%20%C3%A0%20absorption
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- amortisseur 2, record 10, French, amortisseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On trouve des dispositifs à absorption ou amortisseurs et des dispositifs à résonateur. [...] Ils se caractérisent par leur perte de transmission. 1, record 10, French, - dispositif%20%C3%A0%20absorption
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-11-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- HVAC Distribution Systems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- damper
1, record 11, English, damper
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve or plate regulating the flow of air or other fluid. 2, record 11, English, - damper
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The damper is usually a sheet metal disc that can be turned inside the round supply duct to adjust the flow of air ... 3, record 11, English, - damper
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- registre
1, record 11, French, registre
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- clapet d'air 2, record 11, French, clapet%20d%27air
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe placé dans un conduit aéraulique, dans un conduit de fumée, ou, d'une manière générale, dans tout conduit, pour régler le débit de fluide en faisant pivoter une ou plusieurs lames autour d'un ou de plusieurs axes. 3, record 11, French, - registre
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un registre se présente le plus souvent sous forme d'un (ou deux) volet(s) d'air servant à régler le débit de cet air dans une canalisation ou gaine de soufflage. Il peut également faire partie d'une grille ou bouche de soufflage (grille à registre, c'est-à-dire munie de volets de réglage). 4, record 11, French, - registre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-08-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Fire Safety
- Fire Prevention
- Security Devices
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- damper
1, record 12, English, damper
see observation, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(nearest equivalent: damper): External movable closure over an opening into a duct or a shaft, controlled automatically or manually which can be either open or closed when inactive. 1, record 12, English, - damper
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
damper: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 12, English, - damper
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité incendie
- Prévention des incendies
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- volet
1, record 12, French, volet
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif mobile d'obturation placé à l'extérieur sur une paroi d'un conduit ou d'une gaine, à commande automatique ou manuelle, ouvert ou fermé en position d'attente. 1, record 12, French, - volet
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volet : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 12, French, - volet
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-12-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Brewing and Malting
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Brasserie et malterie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- clapet
1, record 13, French, clapet
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-07-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- damper
1, record 14, English, damper
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
damper: term officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 14, English, - damper
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- volet de fermeture
1, record 14, French, volet%20de%20fermeture
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- volet d'obturation 2, record 14, French, volet%20d%27obturation
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volet de fermeture : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 14, French, - volet%20de%20fermeture
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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