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ADHESIVE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-04-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- adhesive
1, record 1, English, adhesive
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- adhésif
1, record 1, French, adh%C3%A9sif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- gommé 1, record 1, French, gomm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bande de toile, ou autre matériau textile dont une des faces est enduite d'un produit. Ce matériau enduit adhère sans mouillage à un autre textile surfacique ou autre surface plane. Exemple : tissu adhésif. 2, record 1, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
- Pegamentos y adhesivos (Industrias)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- adhesivo
1, record 1, Spanish, adhesivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- goma 1, record 1, Spanish, goma
avoid, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia que puede mantener materiales juntos mediante adhesión. 1, record 1, Spanish, - adhesivo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El término "goma" se usó originalmente para un adhesivo preparado a partir de una gelatina dura: Por el uso general el término se convirtió en sinónimo de adhesivo al referirse a adhesivos preparados a partir de resinas sintéticas. Ahora es adhesivo el término general preferido. 1, record 1, Spanish, - adhesivo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-03-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- adhesive
1, record 2, English, adhesive
correct, see observation, noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- glue 2, record 2, English, glue
see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment. 3, record 2, English, - adhesive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term glue was originally used for an adhesive prepared from a hard gelatin. Through general use, the term became synonymous with the term adhesive in referring to adhesives prepared from synthetic resins. The term adhesive is now the preferred general term. 4, record 2, English, - adhesive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
glue: deprecated as synonym for adhesive. 5, record 2, English, - adhesive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
adhesive: term standardized by ISO. 6, record 2, English, - adhesive
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- adhésif
1, record 2, French, adh%C3%A9sif
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- colle 2, record 2, French, colle
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composition capable de maintenir ensemble des matériaux par adhérence. 3, record 2, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «colle» était à l'origine employé pour un adhésif préparé à partir d'une gélatine dure. Par extension, ce terme est devenu synonyme du terme «adhésif» pour les adhésifs préparés à partir de résines synthétiques. Le terme «adhésif» est préféré comme terme général. 4, record 2, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
colle : remplacé par «adhésif» comme terme général. 5, record 2, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «adhésif» a une portée plus générale que son synonyme «colle» qui, initialement désignait exclusivement un adhésif à base de gélatine. 6, record 2, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
adhésif : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 7, record 2, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pegamentos y adhesivos (Industrias)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- adhesivo
1, record 2, Spanish, adhesivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- pegamento 2, record 2, Spanish, pegamento
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia no metálica capaz de unir materiales por el contacto de sus superficies (adhesión), proporcionando a la unión una resistencia interna adecuada (cohesión). 1, record 2, Spanish, - adhesivo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-06-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sticker
1, record 3, English, sticker
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- adhesive 2, record 3, English, adhesive
correct
- sticking agent 3, record 3, English, sticking%20agent
correct
- adhering agent 3, record 3, English, adhering%20agent
correct
- adherent 3, record 3, English, adherent
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance added to a fungicide, insecticide, or other spray or dust to prevent removal of the active ingredients by weathering. 4, record 3, English, - sticker
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- adhésif
1, record 3, French, adh%C3%A9sif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] adjuvants qui, inclus dans une bouillie ou une poudre à poudrer, permettent d'améliorer l'adhérence de cette dernière aux surfaces traitées et lui confèrent une meilleure résistance aux différentes intempéries (pluie, vent) qui tendent à éliminer le dépôt laissé sur la plante. 2, record 3, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fongicides [...] ne sont efficaces que s'ils restent longtemps adhérents au végétal et résistent à l'action de la pluie et du vent. Les produits qui confèrent ces qualités aux bouillies sont les adhésifs. 1, record 3, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
adhésif : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 3, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- adhesivo
1, record 3, Spanish, adhesivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-07-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- adhesive
1, record 4, English, adhesive
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- adhesive cement 2, record 4, English, adhesive%20cement
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In textiles, materials which cause fibers, yarns, or fabrics to stick together or to other materials. 3, record 4, English, - adhesive
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- adhésif
1, record 4, French, adh%C3%A9sif
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- colle 2, record 4, French, colle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En termes textiles, matières collantes faisant adhérer ensemble ou à d'autres matériaux les fibres, les fils ou les tissus. 3, record 4, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- adhesive
1, record 5, English, adhesive
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sticky or tenacious. 1, record 5, English, - adhesive
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- adhésif
1, record 5, French, adh%C3%A9sif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance collante qui adhère fortement. 1, record 5, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-01-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- adhesive
1, record 6, English, adhesive
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
tending to adhere. 2, record 6, English, - adhesive
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mechanical properties of composite solid propellants depend on (1) the nature of the polymeric resin binder, (2) the concentration, size and shape of solid additives, and (3) the strength of the adhesive bond between the resin binder and solid additives. 3, record 6, English, - adhesive
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pégueux
1, record 6, French, p%C3%A9gueux
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit de la manière dont la matière explosive adhère au liant, lorsqu'on malaxe des résines et des substances explosives pour fabriquer des propergols ou explosifs composites. 2, record 6, French, - p%C3%A9gueux
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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