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EMULSEUR [4 records]

Record 1 2016-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Extinguishing Agents
DEF

[A] substance which, when mixed with water in the appropriate concentration, gives foam solution.

OBS

foam concentrate: term and definition standardized by ISO.

OBS

foam-compound: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Agents extincteurs
DEF

Produit chimique qui forme une solution moussante par mélange avec de l'eau à la concentration appropriée.

OBS

émulseur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

OBS

émulseur; agent producteur de mousse : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Agentes extintores
OBS

agente productor de espuma : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 2 2007-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Tools and Equipment
DEF

A machine which breaks down an oil and water mixture to very small particles, resulting in a stable emulsion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Outillage industriel
DEF

Appareil utilisé pour préparer des émulsions.

Spanish

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Record 3 2007-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dams and Causeways
CONT

In winter, to prevent an ice buildup on the concrete of the spillway and wingwalls, which would create a pressure hazard, an air bubbler system has been installed to stop ice from forming.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Barrages et chaussées
DEF

Dispositif à air comprimé produisant des bulles à la base des grilles ou autres appareils plongés dans l'eau glacée et servant à empêcher la formation de glace sur ces grilles ou appareils.

OBS

L'action de l'émulseur est double : il chauffe par compression et de plus il fait monter vers la surface de l'eau plus chaude des couches inférieures.

Spanish

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Record 4 1989-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
DEF

Appareil servant à préparer les émulsions.

Spanish

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