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ALLIAGE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- meld
1, record 1, English, meld
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blend 1, record 1, English, blend
correct, noun
- combination 1, record 1, English, combination
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mélange
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9lange
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fusion 1, record 1, French, fusion
correct, feminine noun
- alliance 1, record 1, French, alliance
correct, feminine noun
- union 1, record 1, French, union
correct, feminine noun
- combinaison 1, record 1, French, combinaison
correct, feminine noun
- association 1, record 1, French, association
correct, feminine noun
- alliage 1, record 1, French, alliage
correct, masculine noun
- mixtion 1, record 1, French, mixtion
correct, feminine noun
- assemblage 1, record 1, French, assemblage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mezcla
1, record 1, Spanish, mezcla
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- fusión 1, record 1, Spanish, fusi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- combinación 1, record 1, Spanish, combinaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-01-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nonferrous Metals and Alloys - Various
- Coining
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alloy
1, record 2, English, alloy
correct, noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- solid alloy 2, record 2, English, solid%20alloy
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a large number of substances having metallic properties and consisting of two or more elements. 3, record 2, English, - alloy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
With few exceptions all of the components in an alloy are metallic elements. 3, record 2, English, - alloy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Alloys are used to produce a coin of more durable and cheaper composition. For example, gold is used in combination with other metals, often copper, nickel, silver, or zinc to change its color or reduce malleability. 4, record 2, English, - alloy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
alloy: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 2, English, - alloy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Métaux et alliages non ferreux divers
- Monnayage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- alliage
1, record 2, French, alliage
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- alliage massif 2, record 2, French, alliage%20massif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance métallique résultant du mélange d'un élément métallique de base (élément prédominant en masse) et d'autres éléments [...] 3, record 2, French, - alliage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les alliages sont utilisés] dans la fabrication d'une pièce de monnaie pour la rendre plus durable ou moins chère. 4, record 2, French, - alliage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alliage : terme normalisé par l'ISO et uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 5, record 2, French, - alliage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metales y aleaciones no ferrosos - Varios
- Acuñación de moneda
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aleación
1, record 2, Spanish, aleaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- aleación maciza 2, record 2, Spanish, aleaci%C3%B3n%20maciza
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substancia que consiste en dos o más elementos metálicos o la combinación de elementos metálicos y no metálicos que se disuelven entre sí cuando se les funde o derrite. 3, record 2, Spanish, - aleaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ferrous Alloys
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Y-alloy
1, record 3, English, Y%2Dalloy
correct, trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aluminum-base alloy of duralumin type, containing 4.0 percent copper, 1.5 percent magnesium, 0.7 percent silicon, 2.0 percent nickel, 0.6 percent iron, and 0.2 percent titanium. 2, record 3, English, - Y%2Dalloy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Alliages ferreux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alliage Y
1, record 3, French, alliage%20Y
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alliage d'alumine, de cuivre, de nickel et de magnésium, entrant dans la fabrication des pistons d'automobile. 1, record 3, French, - alliage%20Y
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Precious Metals (Metallurgy)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gold alloy 1, record 4, English, gold%20alloy
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Métaux précieux (Métallurgie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- alliage d'or
1, record 4, French, alliage%20d%27or
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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