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SHRINK [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Labelling (Packaging)
- Security Posters and Signs
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- shrink
1, record 1, English, shrink
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 1, English, - shrink
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Étiquetage (Emballages)
- Affichage de sécurité
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 1, Main entry term, French
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9tr%C3%A9cir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2006-03-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- shrink
1, record 2, English, shrink
correct, verb, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
reduce the size of a window (13.05.27) 1, record 2, English, - shrink
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
shrink: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996]. 2, record 2, English, - shrink
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rapetisser
1, record 2, French, rapetisser
correct, verb, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réduire 1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9duire
correct, verb, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
diminuer la taille d'une fenêtre (13.05.27) 1, record 2, French, - rapetisser
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rapetisser; réduire : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-13:1996]. 2, record 2, French, - rapetisser
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-11-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical Staff
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- psychiatrist
1, record 3, English, psychiatrist
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- shrink 2, record 3, English, shrink
correct, familiar
- headshrinker 3, record 3, English, headshrinker
correct, familiar
- head-shrinker 4, record 3, English, head%2Dshrinker
correct, familiar
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A physician who specializes in treating mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. 5, record 3, English, - psychiatrist
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Personnel médical
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- psychiatre
1, record 3, French, psychiatre
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Médecin spécialisé en psychiatrie possédant de l'expérience dans l'évaluation, le diagnostic et la gestion des personnes souffrant de troubles mentaux. 2, record 3, French, - psychiatre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Personal médico
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- psiquiatra
1, record 3, Spanish, psiquiatra
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un psiquiatra es un médico que ha completado un periodo de entrenamiento en psiquiatría en centros asistenciales después de haber realizado la carrera de medicina. Los psiquiatras han sido entrenados en diagnóstico psiquiátrico y en la administración de psicofármacos, pero su preparación en la aplicación de principios y técnicas psicológicos es mucho menor que la de los psicólogos. [...] el psiquiatra, habitualmente, se ocupa más de los trastornos mentales graves (psicosis, intentos de suicidio, depresiones graves, etcétera), sobre todo en las fases agudas [...] 1, record 3, Spanish, - psiquiatra
Record 3, Key term(s)
- siquiatra
Record 4 - external organization data 2005-08-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shrink
1, record 4, English, shrink
noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The words "shrink" and "swell" describe coolant thermal expansion and contraction. 1, record 4, English, - shrink
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- retrait
1, record 4, French, retrait
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «retrait» et «gonflement» décrivent la dilatation thermique et la contraction du caloporteur. 1, record 4, French, - retrait
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-02-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Industry
- Packaging in Plastic
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- shrink
1, record 5, English, shrink
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- shrinkable 2, record 5, English, shrinkable
correct
- heat-shrinkable 3, record 5, English, heat%2Dshrinkable
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shrink films. The ability of a film to draw down over the contents of a package when it is heated is a very useful attribute. ... For packaging purposes the film is wrapped around the contents and heat-sealed; then it is usually sent through a heated tunnel, where radiant heat or heated air causes the film to draw up tight. 4, record 5, English, - shrink
Record 5, Key term(s)
- thermoshrinkable
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie des plastiques
- Emballages en matières plastiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- thermorétractable
1, record 5, French, thermor%C3%A9tractable
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit d'un] film plastique qui diminue de dimension dans une ou deux directions perpendiculaires, sous l'effet d'une élévation de température. 2, record 5, French, - thermor%C3%A9tractable
Record 5, Key term(s)
- rétrécissable
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-02-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Goods
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Slaughterhouses
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- shrinkage
1, record 6, English, shrinkage
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- shrink 2, record 6, English, shrink
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The loss of weight of livestock during shipment and in the process of preparing the meat for consumption. 1, record 6, English, - shrinkage
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport de marchandises
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Abattoirs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- freinte
1, record 6, French, freinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- frainte 2, record 6, French, frainte
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-03-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Clothing (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- shrink
1, record 7, English, shrink
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To become reduced in size ... esp. to contract through heat.. or moisture ... Of a textile fabric: To contract when wetted. 2, record 7, English, - shrink
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Patent flannel, which does not shrink in washing. 2, record 7, English, - shrink
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rétrécir
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9tr%C3%A9cir
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Devenir plus étroit, et, par ext., plus petit. Ce tissu rétrécit au lavage. 2, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9tr%C3%A9cir
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-07-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
- Electric Cables
- Conductors and Resistors
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- shrink
1, record 8, English, shrink
correct, verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
- Câbles électriques
- Conducteurs et résistances
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- rétreindre
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9treindre
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit d'une gaine thermorétractable. 1, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9treindre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-02-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- shrink
1, record 9, English, shrink
correct, verb, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To reduce the size of a window. 1, record 9, English, - shrink
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 9, English, - shrink
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- rapetisser
1, record 9, French, rapetisser
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- réduire 1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9duire
correct, standardized
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminuer la taille d'une fenêtre. 1, record 9, French, - rapetisser
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 9, French, - rapetisser
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-01-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
- General Vocabulary
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- shrink
1, record 10, English, shrink
verb
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Shrink of coats of paint. 1, record 10, English, - shrink
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- se rider
1, record 10, French, se%20rider
verb
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les couches de peinture peuvent se rider. 1, record 10, French, - se%20rider
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-05-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- shrink
1, record 11, English, shrink
verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- dégonfler 1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9gonfler
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les stocks se sont à nouveau dégonflés. 1, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9gonfler
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- shrink
1, record 12, English, shrink
verb
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- ratatiner 1, record 12, French, ratatiner
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- shrink
1, record 13, English, shrink
verb
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- se racornir 1, record 13, French, se%20racornir
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Besch., au mot Racornir (Se): Devenir dur et coriace. Devenir, sec, maigre.) 1, record 13, French, - se%20racornir
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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