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MULTIPURPOSE DRY-CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- multipurpose dry-chemical extinguisher
1, record 1, English, multipurpose%20dry%2Dchemical%20extinguisher
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- multi-purpose dry chemical extinguisher 2, record 1, English, multi%2Dpurpose%20dry%20chemical%20extinguisher
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dry chemical is a powder mixture which is used as a fire extinguishing agent. It is intended for application by means of portable extinguishers, hand hose line systems, or fixed systems. ... The terms "regular dry chemical" and "ordinary dry chemical" generally refer to powders that are listed for use on Class B and Class C fires. "Multipurpose dry chemical" refers to powders that are listed for use on Class A, Class B, and Class C fires. 3, record 1, English, - multipurpose%20dry%2Dchemical%20extinguisher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The terms regular dry chemical, ordinary dry chemical, and multipurpose dry chemical should not be confused with "dry powder" or "dry compound" which are the terms used to identify powdered extinguishing agents developed primarily for use on combustible metal fires. 3, record 1, English, - multipurpose%20dry%2Dchemical%20extinguisher
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
multipurpose dry-chemical extinguisher: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - multipurpose%20dry%2Dchemical%20extinguisher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- extincteur à poudre polyvalente
1, record 1, French, extincteur%20%C3%A0%20poudre%20polyvalente
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
extincteur à poudre polyvalente : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 1, French, - extincteur%20%C3%A0%20poudre%20polyvalente
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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