TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

BOUTEILLE CHASSE [3 records]

Record 1 1999-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Extinguishing Agents
DEF

The part of a dry chemical hand fire extinguisher which contains the expellant gas (carbon dioxide).

CONT

Remove empty pressure cartridge (left-hand threaded) and screw full cartridge in place.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Agents extincteurs
CONT

[mode de propulsion] à l'aide d'une pression de gaz. [Consiste à chasser l'eau par la pression d'un gaz comprimé ou liquéfié, contenu : soit dans l'appareil lui-même, soit dans une bouteille (sparklet) auxiliaire.]

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 1996-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ceramics (Industries)
  • Packaging
  • Pottery
DEF

A flattened, gourd-shaped bottle with one or two pairs of lugs at each side through which passed a strap whereby it was slung from the shoulder. Of Roman origin, the pilgrim-flask is also found in Chinese porcelain, where it is termed pien hu. As the name suggests, it was used by pilgrims to carry drinking-water.

OBS

For "pilgrim bottle": See illustration 303 in BOPOT.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Céramique (Industries)
  • Emballages
  • Poteries

Spanish

Save record 2

Record 3 1984-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Extinguishing Agents
OBS

CFB Ottawa, CHP SOP's

French

Domaine(s)
  • Agents extincteurs
OBS

Dictionnaire de la prévention des incendies, Gouvernement du Québec, p. 56, (extincteurs). Sécur, 130dnob/11.75.

Spanish

Save record 3

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: