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Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-04-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Raw Materials (Rubber)
- Rubber
- Textile Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- foam rubber
1, record 1, English, foam%20rubber
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- sponge rubber 2, record 1, English, sponge%20rubber
correct, standardized
- cellular rubber 3, record 1, English, cellular%20rubber
correct, standardized
- latex foam 4, record 1, English, latex%20foam
correct, standardized
- rubber foam 5, record 1, English, rubber%20foam
correct
- foam latex 6, record 1, English, foam%20latex
correct
- rubber sponge 5, record 1, English, rubber%20sponge
correct, see observation
- air-foam rubber 7, record 1, English, air%2Dfoam%20rubber
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spongy rubber of fine texture made from latex by foaming (as by whipping) before vulcanization and used especially in mattresses, cushions and upholstery. 8, record 1, English, - foam%20rubber
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The seat warmer is an indispensable article for all winter sports. Made of air-foam rubber covered with nylon. It assures a remarkable insulation and impermeability... 7, record 1, English, - foam%20rubber
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rubber sponge : Foamed, flexible rubber, produced by beating air into unvulcanized latex, or by incorporating a gas-producing ingredient (such as sodium bicarbonate) into a strongly masticated rubber stock; used for comfort cushioning, packaging and shock insulation. 5, record 1, English, - foam%20rubber
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
foam rubber; sponge rubber; cellular rubber; latex foam: terms standardized by ISO [International Organization for Standardization]. 9, record 1, English, - foam%20rubber
Record 1, Key term(s)
- foamed rubber
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matières premières (Caoutchouc)
- Caoutchouc
- Industries du textile
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- caoutchouc mousse
1, record 1, French, caoutchouc%20mousse
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- caoutchouc cellulaire 2, record 1, French, caoutchouc%20cellulaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- mousse de latex 3, record 1, French, mousse%20de%20latex
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- caoutchouc spongieux 4, record 1, French, caoutchouc%20spongieux
correct, masculine noun
- éponge de caoutchouc 5, record 1, French, %C3%A9ponge%20de%20caoutchouc
correct, feminine noun
- écume latex 6, record 1, French, %C3%A9cume%20latex
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit obtenu par vulcanisation du caoutchouc avec adjonction d'air ou de substances dégageant un gaz, spongieux, doux, léger et élastique, il est utilisé dans la confection des rembourrages, matelas, etcetera. 5, record 1, French, - caoutchouc%20mousse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si les lacunes qu'il contient communiquent entre elles et sont de dimensions assez grandes, le produit prend le nom d'éponge de caoutchouc, en raison de sa ressemblance avec l'éponge naturelle. 5, record 1, French, - caoutchouc%20mousse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
caoutchouc mousse; caoutchouc cellulaire; mousse de latex: termes normalisés par ISO [Organisation internationale de normalisation]. 7, record 1, French, - caoutchouc%20mousse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materias primas (Caucho)
- Caucho
- Industrias textiles
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gomaespuma
1, record 1, Spanish, gomaespuma
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- espuma de goma 2, record 1, Spanish, espuma%20de%20goma
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Producto industrial de látex o sintético, esponjoso y blando. 1, record 1, Spanish, - gomaespuma
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