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WATERPROOF [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-05-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cosmetology
- Makeup and Costumes
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- waterproof
1, record 1, English, waterproof
correct, adjective, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That is not damaged or washed away by water. 2, record 1, English, - waterproof
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Waterproof mascara is resistant to complete water submersion so [a person] can go swimming or cry away without running the risk of ruining [his or her] carefully applied mascara in the process. 3, record 1, English, - waterproof
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In English, a distinction of degree of resistance is made between the adjectives "water-resistant" and "waterproof," whereas in French, the adjective phrases "résistant à l'eau" and "à l'épreuve de l'eau" are used to describe any kind of cosmetic product that, once applied to the face or the body, has a certain degree of resistance to dissolving upon contact with water. 4, record 1, English, - waterproof
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
waterproof makeup, waterproof mascara 4, record 1, English, - waterproof
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cosmétologie
- Maquillage et costumes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- résistant à l'eau
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9sistant%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
correct, generic
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- à l'épreuve de l'eau 2, record 1, French, %C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9preuve%20de%20l%27eau
correct, generic
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-09-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Petrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- waterproof
1, record 2, English, waterproof
adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Pétrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- imperméable à l'eau
1, record 2, French, imperm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
correct, adjective phrase
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- imperméable 1, record 2, French, imperm%C3%A9able
correct, adjective
- hydrofuge 1, record 2, French, hydrofuge
adjective
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une roche qui ne se laisse pas traverser facilement par l'eau soit parce qu'elle est trop compacte (granite, gneiss), soit parce que ses pores sont trop fins pour permettre la circulation de l'eau (argile, marne, schiste). 2, record 2, French, - imperm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les régions de roches imperméables, les cours d'eau et les étangs sont nombreux; les roches imperméables peuvent servir de couverture aux nappes aquifères artésiennes ou de piège aux gisements d'hydrocarbures. 2, record 2, French, - imperm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-12-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- waterproof
1, record 3, English, waterproof
correct, adjective phrase
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- water impermeable 2, record 3, English, water%20impermeable
adjective phrase
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A term applied to materials that are impermeable to water; waterproof fabrics have had all their pores closed and are also impermeable to air and very uncomfortable. 3, record 3, English, - waterproof
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
... rendered impervious to water by some special process, as coating, treating with rubber, or the like. 4, record 3, English, - waterproof
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- imperméable à l'eau
1, record 3, French, imperm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
correct, adjective phrase
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme appliqué à des matériaux textiles présentant une résistance à la traversée de l'eau. Toutes les pores de ces matériaux sont obturées, devenant du même coup imperméables à l'air et très désagréables au porter. 2, record 3, French, - imperm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Imperméable : Vêtement de pluie imperméable à l'eau. 3, record 3, French, - imperm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-08-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Standardization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- waterproof
1, record 4, English, waterproof
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Impervious to water. 1, record 4, English, - waterproof
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Normalisation industrielle
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- imperméable
1, record 4, French, imperm%C3%A9able
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un tissu ou d'un support qui a été soumis à un traitement l'empêchant d'être traversé par aucun fluide. 1, record 4, French, - imperm%C3%A9able
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-08-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- waterproof
1, record 5, English, waterproof
verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- imperméabiliser 1, record 5, French, imperm%C3%A9abiliser
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- waterproof
1, record 6, English, waterproof
verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- hydrofuger 1, record 6, French, hydrofuger
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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