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CONTENANT ISOTHERME [2 records]

Record 1 2025-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Services (Military)
  • Combat Support
DEF

An insulated, reusable container used to transport group meals.

OBS

haybox: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Militaire)
  • Soutien au combat
DEF

Grand récipient isolant et réutilisable qui sert à transporter des repas.

OBS

contenant isotherme : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Household Articles - Various
CONT

This insulated vessel is designed to hold [food] at a safe serving temperature for hours.

CONT

Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold for up to five hours in this insulated thermal food container.

CONT

Preheat your insulated container by filling it with boiling water and letting it stand for a couple of minutes. Pour out the water and fill the container with your hot food right away.

CONT

Vacuum-insulated container keeps food hot or cold for up to 6 hours.

Key term(s)
  • vacuum insulated container

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles ménagers divers
CONT

Ce récipient isotherme est conçu pour maintenir les aliments à une température de service sûre pendant des heures.

CONT

Réchauffez votre contenant isotherme en le remplissant d'eau bouillante. Après quelques minutes, jetez l'eau et placez-y immédiatement les aliments chauds.

Spanish

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