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AMPOULE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Pharmacy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ampoule
1, record 1, English, ampoule
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ampule 2, record 1, English, ampule
correct
- ampul 2, record 1, English, ampul
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An ampoule is a glass container usually designed to hold a single dose of a drug. It is made of clear glass and has a distinctive shape with a constricted neck. 3, record 1, English, - ampoule
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Pharmacie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ampoule
1, record 1, French, ampoule
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Récipient cylindrique en verre à paroi mince de capacité de un à vingt millilitres dont la fermeture, après remplissage, est obtenue par fusion du verre (scellage à la flamme). 1, record 1, French, - ampoule
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
- Farmacia
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ampolla
1, record 1, Spanish, ampolla
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ampolleta 2, record 1, Spanish, ampolleta
feminine noun
- bulbo 2, record 1, Spanish, bulbo
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Envase sellado herméticamente, por lo común de vidrio, que contiene una solución medicinal estéril o un polvo para ser preparado en solución, destinado a ser utilizado en inyección subcutánea, intramuscular o endovenosa. 3, record 1, Spanish, - ampolla
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-04-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Religion (General)
- Archaeology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ampulla
1, record 2, English, ampulla
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- anointing vessel 2, record 2, English, anointing%20vessel
correct
- ampul 3, record 2, English, ampul
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vessel for holding consecrated oil, or for other sacred uses. 3, record 2, English, - ampulla
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the ampulla, or anointing vessel, and spoon for receiving the sacred oil from the ampulla, all used at a coronation. 4, record 2, English, - ampulla
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Religion (Généralités)
- Archéologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ampoule
1, record 2, French, ampoule
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit vase contenant les saintes huiles [...] 2, record 2, French, - ampoule
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
sainte ampoule 3, record 2, French, - ampoule
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Objetos de colección (Museos y Patrimonio)
- Religión (Generalidades)
- Arqueología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ampolla
1, record 2, Spanish, ampolla
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ampolla es una vasija de oro fundido con forma de águila con las alas desplegadas. La cabeza del águila se desenrosca, ya que su finalidad es que contenga el aceite con el que se unge al soberano durante la parte más sagrada de la coronación. 2, record 2, Spanish, - ampolla
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ampulla
1, record 3, English, ampulla
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ampulla: an item in the "Ceremonial Objects" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 3, English, - ampulla
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ampoule
1, record 3, French, ampoule
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ampoule : objet de la classe «Objets cérémoniels» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 3, French, - ampoule
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-06-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ampulla
1, record 4, English, ampulla
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The dilated end of any vessel, canal, or duct in an animal. 1, record 4, English, - ampulla
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each semi-circular canal of the osseous labyrinth of the ear is dilated ... into an ampulla of more than twice the diameter of the tube. 1, record 4, English, - ampulla
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ampoule
1, record 4, French, ampoule
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élargissement en forme de renflement, d'un conduit, d'un organe [chez un animal]. 1, record 4, French, - ampoule
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
ampoule rectale 1, record 4, French, - ampoule
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2020-06-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Morphology and General Physiology
- Animal Biology
- Plant Biology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ampullaceous
1, record 5, English, ampullaceous
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- ampullary 1, record 5, English, ampullary
correct
- ampulliform 2, record 5, English, ampulliform
correct
- ampullar 3, record 5, English, ampullar
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Having the form or character of an ampulla ... 4, record 5, English, - ampullaceous
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
ampullary dilatations 4, record 5, English, - ampullaceous
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 PHR
ampullar enlargement, ampullar extremity 4, record 5, English, - ampullaceous
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Morphologie et physiologie générale
- Biologie animale
- Biologie végétale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ampoulé
1, record 5, French, ampoul%C3%A9
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui a la forme d'une ampoule. 1, record 5, French, - ampoul%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-05-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
- Electrical Engineering
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- light bulb
1, record 6, English, light%20bulb
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- lightbulb 2, record 6, English, lightbulb
correct
- electric light bulb 3, record 6, English, electric%20light%20bulb
correct
- lamp 4, record 6, English, lamp
correct
- bulb 5, record 6, English, bulb
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A glass bulb containing a filament of very fine wire that becomes white-hot and glows when an electric current flows through it. 3, record 6, English, - light%20bulb
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... one 100-watt lightbulb burning for an hour would consume 100 watt-hours. 2, record 6, English, - light%20bulb
Record 6, Key term(s)
- electric lightbulb
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage électrique
- Électrotechnique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ampoule électrique
1, record 6, French, ampoule%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ampoule 2, record 6, French, ampoule
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Globe de verre logeant des électrodes sous vide et produisant la lumière électrique. 3, record 6, French, - ampoule%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-10-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- envelope
1, record 7, English, envelope
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A vacuum tube consists of two or more electrodes in a vacuum inside an airtight enclosure. Most tubes have glass envelopes, though ceramic and metal envelopes (atop insulating bases) have also been used. The electrodes are attached to leads which pass through the envelope via an airtight seal. On most tubes, the leads, in the form of pins, plug into a tube socket for easy replacement of the tube... 2, record 7, English, - envelope
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
envelope: term officially approved by the Electronics and Telecommunications Terminology Committee. 3, record 7, English, - envelope
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- enveloppe
1, record 7, French, enveloppe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- ampoule 1, record 7, French, ampoule
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enveloppe; ampoule : termes uniformisés par le Comité d’uniformisation des termes de l’électronique et des télécommunications (CUTEL). 2, record 7, French, - enveloppe
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tubos de vacío (Electrónica)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- ampolla
1, record 7, Spanish, ampolla
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- envolvente 1, record 7, Spanish, envolvente
correct
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-07-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Painting (Arts)
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- blister
1, record 8, English, blister
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A convex deformation of the ground, paint, or surface coating over an area of cleavage. 2, record 8, English, - blister
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Blisters are caused by excessive heating, poor adhesion between layers of a painting, moisture, or solvent action. A blister may be a form of blind cleavage. 2, record 8, English, - blister
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blister: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 8, English, - blister
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Peinture (Arts)
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cloque
1, record 8, French, cloque
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- ampoule 2, record 8, French, ampoule
feminine noun
- boursouflure 2, record 8, French, boursouflure
see observation, feminine noun
- boursoufflure 3, record 8, French, boursoufflure
see observation, feminine noun
- soulèvement en cloche 2, record 8, French, soul%C3%A8vement%20en%20cloche
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boursouflure de la préparation, de la couche picturale ou de la couche de protection sur une surface de clivage. 2, record 8, French, - cloque
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les cloques peuvent être causées par une chaleur excessive, une mauvaise adhérence entre les couches, l'humidité ou l'action d'un solvant. Ce type de soulèvement est parfois peu apparent. 2, record 8, French, - cloque
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «boursoufflure». 3, record 8, French, - cloque
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
boursoufflure : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 8, French, - cloque
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cloque : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 8, French, - cloque
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-11-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- blister
1, record 9, English, blister
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lesion of the skin: a vesicle, especially a bulla. 1, record 9, English, - blister
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ampoule
1, record 9, French, ampoule
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- vésicule 2, record 9, French, v%C3%A9sicule
correct, feminine noun
- bulle 2, record 9, French, bulle
correct, feminine noun
- papule 3, record 9, French, papule
feminine noun
- phlyctène 3, record 9, French, phlyct%C3%A8ne
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cloque de la peau formée par une accumulation de sérosité, à la suite de frottement, d'échauffement, etc. 4, record 9, French, - ampoule
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
papule : Élevure cutanée circonscrite, de petites dimensions, ferme, ne laissant pas de cicatrice, qui constitue l'élément éruptif de base d'un grand nombre d'affections cutanées. (Manuila) 3, record 9, French, - ampoule
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidermis y dermis
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- ampolla
1, record 9, Spanish, ampolla
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- ámpula 2, record 9, Spanish, %C3%A1mpula
correct, feminine noun
- flictena 3, record 9, Spanish, flictena
feminine noun
- vejiga 3, record 9, Spanish, vejiga
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elevación local de la epidermis por acumulación de fluido. 4, record 9, Spanish, - ampolla
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Lamp Components
- Lighting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- A-shaped bulb
1, record 10, English, A%2Dshaped%20bulb
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- A bulb 1, record 10, English, A%20bulb
correct
- A-bulb 2, record 10, English, A%2Dbulb
correct
- teardrop-shaped bulb 1, record 10, English, teardrop%2Dshaped%20bulb
correct
- teardrop bulb 3, record 10, English, teardrop%20bulb
correct
- A-type light bulb 4, record 10, English, A%2Dtype%20light%20bulb
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Here's an overview of the most popular incandescent lamps: A-bulb. The classic lightbulb, available in different colors and frosted glass, as well as standard clear glass. 2, record 10, English, - A%2Dshaped%20bulb
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch. 5, record 10, English, - A%2Dshaped%20bulb
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Standard incandescent. Known as the "A-type light bulb," these lamps are the most common yet the most inefficient light source available. Larger wattage bulbs have a higher efficacy than smaller wattage bulbs. 4, record 10, English, - A%2Dshaped%20bulb
Record 10, Key term(s)
- A shaped bulb
- teardrop shaped bulb
- A type bulb
- A-type bulb
- type A bulb
- type-A bulb
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Éléments de lampes
- Éclairage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ampoule de forme A
1, record 10, French, ampoule%20de%20forme%20A
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- ampoule A 2, record 10, French, ampoule%20A
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ampoule ayant la forme d'une goutte d'eau. 3, record 10, French, - ampoule%20de%20forme%20A
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La forme des ampoules est désignée par une lettre (ou une série de lettres) et le chiffre qui suit cette lettre correspond à leur grosseur. 4, record 10, French, - ampoule%20de%20forme%20A
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On utilise l'ampoule de forme A pour les lampes à incandescence de 15 à 150 watts. 3, record 10, French, - ampoule%20de%20forme%20A
Record 10, Key term(s)
- ampoule de type A
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-08-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- blind cleavage
1, record 11, English, blind%20cleavage
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An invisible separation between the layers of paint, between the paint and ground, or between the ground and support. This may appear as a slight bulge in the paint surface. 2, record 11, English, - blind%20cleavage
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- clivage caché
1, record 11, French, clivage%20cach%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- soulèvement en cloche 2, record 11, French, soul%C3%A8vement%20en%20cloche
masculine noun
- clivage peu apparent 2, record 11, French, clivage%20peu%20apparent
masculine noun
- ampoule 2, record 11, French, ampoule
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ampoules sont des clivages peu apparents entre des couches de peinture, entre la couche picturale et la préparation ou entre la préparation et le support. Elles peuvent se manifester par l'apparition d'une bosse à la surface de la peinture. 2, record 11, French, - clivage%20cach%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-02-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Ornamental Glassware
- Glass Industry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Verrerie d'art
- Industrie du verre
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- ampoule
1, record 12, French, ampoule
feminine noun
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 1983-04-14
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- bombastic 1, record 13, English, bombastic
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
emphatic style 1, record 13, English, - bombastic
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- emphatique 1, record 13, French, emphatique
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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