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FOG GENERATOR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-01-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Landscape Architecture
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fogger
1, record 1, English, fogger
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fog generator 2, record 1, English, fog%20generator
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fog and mist are both made of tiny water droplets suspended in air. The difference between them is the density. Fog is denser so contains more water droplets than mist. 3, record 1, English, - fogger
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Water gardens. 4, record 1, English, - fogger
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
"Mist" and "fog" are often used as synonyms even if there is a slight difference between these terms. 4, record 1, English, - fogger
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Architecture paysagère
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- générateur de brouillard
1, record 1, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20brouillard
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plusieurs auteurs ne font pas la distinction entre «fogger» et «mist-maker». En effet, «fogger» est souvent traduit par «brumisateur» alors qu'en fait, ce terme est l'équivalent français de «mist-maker». 2, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20brouillard
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Jardins d'eau. 2, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20brouillard
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1981-05-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pest Control Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fog generator
1, record 2, English, fog%20generator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- aerosol generator 1, record 2, English, aerosol%20generator
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fog generators, also called aerosol generators, disperse chemicals in a fine airborne fog. These machines are used to control mosquitoes and flies in large buildings, parks, or similar areas. Fog generators are not usually used on a farm. 1, record 2, English, - fog%20generator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de protection des végétaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- atomiseur 1, record 2, French, atomiseur
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- générateur d'aérosols 1, record 2, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20d%27a%C3%A9rosols
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les atomiseurs, aussi appelés générateurs d'aérosols, dispersent les produits chimiques sous forme d'un fin brouillard entraîné par l'air. On les utilise pour la lutte contre les moustiques et les mouches dans les grands bâtiments, dans les parcs ou autres endroits semblables. On ne s'en sert généralement pas à la ferme. 1, record 2, French, - atomiseur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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