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STOPCOCK [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stopcock valve
1, record 1, English, stopcock%20valve
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- stopcock 2, record 1, English, stopcock
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The stopcock valve is used to control the flow of liquid from the burette in either a steady stream or drop-by-drop. 3, record 1, English, - stopcock%20valve
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- robinet
1, record 1, French, robinet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif installé sur des instruments ou de petites conduites et permettant d'arrêter ou de régler, parfois avec une grande précision, l'écoulement d'un fluide. 2, record 1, French, - robinet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les burettes graduées permettent de délivrer un volume inférieur ou égal à leur capacité maximale, comprise entre 5 et 100 mL. Elles sont constituées d'un tube calibré ouvert à son sommet et fermé à son extrémité inférieure par un robinet permettant de contrôler l'écoulement de la solution. 3, record 1, French, - robinet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stopcock
1, record 2, English, stopcock
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stopcock: an item in the "Chemical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - stopcock
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- robinet d'arrêt
1, record 2, French, robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
robinet d'arrêt : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement chimiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stop valve
1, record 3, English, stop%20valve
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sectionalizing valve 2, record 3, English, sectionalizing%20valve
correct
- stop cock 3, record 3, English, stop%20cock
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve used for turning on or shutting off completely a supply of fluid. 4, record 3, English, - stop%20valve
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A stop cock is smaller than a stop valve. 5, record 3, English, - stop%20valve
Record 3, Key term(s)
- stopcock
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- robinet d'arrêt
1, record 3, French, robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- robinet d'isolement 2, record 3, French, robinet%20d%27isolement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Robinet installé sur le cours d'une canalisation pour interrompre le passage du fluide dans toute la partie de cette canalisation située en aval du robinet. 3, record 3, French, - robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un «robinet d'arrêt» ou «robinet d'isolement», est un appareil normalement utilisé en fonctionnement par tout ou rien, c'est-à-dire complètement ouvert ou complètement fermé. On appelle au contraire «robinet de réglage», un robinet qui peut être utilisé dans des positions intermédiaires, pour régler un débit. 2, record 3, French, - robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-08-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Oil Production
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stopcock
1, record 4, English, stopcock
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve for shutting off or regulating fluid flow. 1, record 4, English, - stopcock
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Production pétrolière
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- robinet d'arrêt
1, record 4, French, robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- robinet obturateur 1, record 4, French, robinet%20obturateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-06-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Oil Production
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- stopcock
1, record 5, English, stopcock
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To shut in intermittently a producing oil well to allow a buildup of gas pressure, which thus effects a more efficient recovery. 2, record 5, English, - stopcock
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Production pétrolière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fermer périodiquement
1, record 5, French, fermer%20p%C3%A9riodiquement
proposal, verb phrase
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- fermer par intermittence 1, record 5, French, fermer%20par%20intermittence
proposal, verb phrase
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-10-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- stopcock
1, record 6, English, stopcock
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- stop cock 2, record 6, English, stop%20cock
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Underground valve near the property line used for shutting off water in emergencies. 3, record 6, English, - stopcock
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- robinet d'arrêt
1, record 6, French, robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les distributions d'eau, le raccordement de chaque usager comporte un robinet d'arrêt permettant d'isoler l'installation du réseau. Dans les installations importantes, ce robinet d'arrêt peut être constitué par un robinet-vanne. [...] Dans les installations domestiques, il doit y avoir également un robinet d'arrêt. C'est généralement un petit robinet à soupape, de construction analogue aux robinets de puisage, mais sans bec et avec raccords des deux côtés. 1, record 6, French, - robinet%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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