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WATER BOX [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1993-12-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Papermaking Machines
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- water box
1, record 1, English, water%20box
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The moisture content of paper has a profound effect on its compressibility. Consequently, various methods to utilize moisture for greater calendering effect have been utilized.... For certain paperboard grades, moisture is sometimes added to the sheet surface by means of water boxes prior to the first calender nip. 2, record 1, English, - water%20box
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Machines à papier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- boîte à eau
1, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif dont est munie une lisse humide pour humidifier le papier ou encore déposer une mince couche en surface. 1, record 1, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20eau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-05-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- water box
1, record 2, English, water%20box
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
water box: Term officially approved by Canadian Pacific Ltd. 2, record 2, English, - water%20box
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- wagon couvert à eau
1, record 2, French, wagon%20couvert%20%C3%A0%20eau
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wagon couvert à eau : Terme uniformisé par Canadien Pacifique Ltée. 2, record 2, French, - wagon%20couvert%20%C3%A0%20eau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-04-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Diesel Motors
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- water box 1, record 3, English, water%20box
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs diesel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- boîte de circulation 1, record 3, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20circulation
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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