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SURFACE TREATMENT [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surface Treatment of Metals
DEF

General term denoting a treatment involving a modification of the surface.

OBS

The term is also used in a restrictive sense, excluding metallic coatings.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements de surface des métaux
DEF

Terme général désignant une modification structurale superficielle des surfaces.

OBS

Le terme est également utilisé dans un sens restrictif excluant les revêtements métalliques.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Treatment of Wood
DEF

Any treatment in which a liquid preservative is applied to the surface of timber by brushing, roller, spraying or dipping.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des bois
DEF

Tout traitement au cours duquel un produit de préservation liquide est appliqué au bois, soit à la brosse, soit au rouleau, soit par aspersion ou par trempage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento de la madera
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