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IMPERMEABILITE EAU [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-10-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- waterproofness
1, record 1, English, waterproofness
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of fabric to withstand penetration by water. 2, record 1, English, - waterproofness
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As well to ensure maximum waterproofness, the seams of the interlining [of the combat jacket] are treated with a sealing tape. 3, record 1, English, - waterproofness
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conventional waterproof fabrics are generally coated with chemicals or laminated with a film that closes the pores in fabric. 2, record 1, English, - waterproofness
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- imperméabilité à l'eau
1, record 1, French, imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère de ce qui ne se laisse pas traverser par un fluide, et spécialement par l'eau. 2, record 1, French, - imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les principales qualités du support textile pour les applications militaires sont les suivantes : Respect du camouflage; imperméabilité à l'eau; imperméabilité au vent; respirabilité [...] 1, record 1, French, - imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-09-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Strength of Materials
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- water resistance
1, record 2, English, water%20resistance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
water resistant: having the ability to withstand the passage, or deteriorating effect of water. 2, record 2, English, - water%20resistance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Résistance des matériaux
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- imperméabilité à l'eau
1, record 2, French, imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- résistance à l'eau 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Imperméable à l'eau. Se dit des textiles [...] qui ont reçu un traitement par imprégnation ou par enduction de telle sorte qu'ils présentent une résistance à l'eau. 3, record 2, French, - imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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