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absorbent material [3 records]

Record 1 1998-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
DEF

Material capable of absorbing liquids or moisture, such as blotting paper, paper towels, paper napkins, sponges, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
DEF

Matériau ayant la propriété de laisser pénétrer et de retenir les liquides et l'humidité : papier buvard, fibres traitées (serviettes en papier), éponges, etc.

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • River and Sea Navigation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Navigation fluviale et maritime
OBS

Lexique de termes des Services à la navigation maritime.

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)

Spanish

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