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JONCTION FAUTIVE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-09-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cross connection
1, record 1, English, cross%20connection
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- cross-connection 2, record 1, English, cross%2Dconnection
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A connection between pipes which may cause the transfer of polluted water into a potable water supply with consequent hazard to public health. 3, record 1, English, - cross%20connection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cross connection: This term is also used to describe a legitimate connection between different distribution systems. 3, record 1, English, - cross%20connection
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cross connection: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - cross%20connection
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- jonction fautive
1, record 1, French, jonction%20fautive
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- jonction 2, record 1, French, jonction
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- intercommunication 3, record 1, French, intercommunication
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Raccordement entre des canalisations qui peut être la cause du passage d'une eau polluée dans un réseau d'alimentation en eau potable et qui a pour conséquence un risque pour la santé publique. 2, record 1, French, - jonction%20fautive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Construction des ouvrages d'évacuation. [...] On doit cependant respecter une profondeur minimale: [...] pour éviter tout risque d'intercommunication entre le réseau d'assainissement et une canalisation voisine d'adduction d'eau potable, on établira l'ouvrage d'assainissement à un niveau inférieur à cette dernière. 3, record 1, French, - jonction%20fautive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jonction fautive : Ce terme est aussi utilisé pour décrire un raccordement normal entre différents systèmes de distribution. 2, record 1, French, - jonction%20fautive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
jonction fautive; jonction : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - jonction%20fautive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alcantarillas y drenaje
- Distribución del agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- conexión cruzada
1, record 1, Spanish, conexi%C3%B3n%20cruzada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conexión entre tuberías o canalizaciones que puede ser causa del paso de agua polucionada a una red de alimentación de agua potable, con el consecuente riesgo para la salud pública. 1, record 1, Spanish, - conexi%C3%B3n%20cruzada
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cross connection
1, record 2, English, cross%20connection
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cross connection: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 2, English, - cross%20connection
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Plomberie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- raccordement croisé
1, record 2, French, raccordement%20crois%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- jonction fautive 1, record 2, French, jonction%20fautive
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
raccordement croisé; jonction fautive : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 2, French, - raccordement%20crois%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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