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BOISSEAU [5 records]

Record 1 2012-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Burners and Steamfitting
  • Chimneys (Building Elements)
DEF

In a chimney flue, a lining consisting of special heat-resistant firebrick or other fireclay units, heat-resistant glass units, or special concrete blocks [that is] used to prevent fire, smoke, and gases in the flue from spreading to surroundings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumisterie et brûleurs
  • Cheminées (Éléments du bâtiment)
DEF

Élément manufacturé [en maçonnerie ou en béton], creux et superposable par emboîtement, pour la construction des conduits d'évacuation des fumées et gaz brûlés résultant d'une combustion.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
  • Scientific Research Facilities
  • Chemistry
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
  • Installations de recherche scientifique
  • Chimie
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 3 1996-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

Large diameter pipe having two large openings which allow gas flow when the exhaust-brake retarder is not being used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Tuyau de grand diamètre comportant deux ouvertures de forte section pour le passage des gaz lorsque le frein sur échappement n'est pas sollicité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por camión
  • Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
DEF

Tubo de gran diámetro con dos aberturas anchas por donde pasa el gas cuando no se utiliza el freno de escape.

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Record 4 1985-06-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
DEF

a unit of dry measure for grain, fruit, etc., equal to 4 pecks or 32 quarts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
DEF

Au Canada, Mesure actuelle de 8 gallons, soit 36,36 litres.

Spanish

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Record 5 1981-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
OBS

Petite barrette cylindrique placée dans la section d'un guide d'ondes pour l'accorder sur une fréquence donnée.

Spanish

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