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LUBRICATION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Lubrication Technology
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lubrication
1, record 1, English, lubrication
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The action aiming at reducing, using lubricants, wear and surface damage of metallic surfaces in relative motion. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 1, English, - lubrication
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lubrication: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - lubrication
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lubrication: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - lubrication
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tribologie
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- graissage
1, record 1, French, graissage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lubrification 2, record 1, French, lubrification
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action visant à réduire, à l'aide de lubrifiants, l'usure et les détériorations superficielles de surfaces métalliques en mouvement relatif ainsi que la force de leur frottement. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 3, record 1, French, - graissage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans ce sens, le terme graissage est plus fréquent. 4, record 1, French, - graissage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lubrification : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 1, French, - graissage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
graissage; lubrication : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 1, French, - graissage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnica de lubricación
- Productos negros (Petróleo)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- lubricación
1, record 1, Spanish, lubricaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lubrication
1, record 2, English, lubrication
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The proper lubrication of leather fibers is one of the most important factors in determining the characteristics of leather, both from a utilitarian and an aesthetic point of view. 1, record 2, English, - lubrication
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nourriture
1, record 2, French, nourriture
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute opération ayant pour objet d'incorporer au cuir ou pelleterie des quantités plus ou moins importantes de matières grasses, de dérivés de corps gras ou de produits de synthèse, en vue de communiquer au cuir ou pelleterie des propriétés particulières (souplesse, imperméabilité, etc.). [Définition normalisée par l’AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 1, record 2, French, - nourriture
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nourriture : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 2, record 2, French, - nourriture
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Aeroindustry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lubrication
1, record 3, English, lubrication
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- lubrification
1, record 3, French, lubrification
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lubrification : terme uniformisé par le CUTA-Opérations aériennes. 2, record 3, French, - lubrification
Record 3, Key term(s)
- graissage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-11-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lubrication 1, record 4, English, lubrication
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Application of a lubricant, that is substance (as grease) capable of reducing friction, heat, and wear when introduced as a film between solid surface. 1, record 4, English, - lubrication
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lubrification
1, record 4, French, lubrification
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération destinée à faciliter l'usinage au moyen d'un lubrifiant liquide avec lequel on arrose une fraise. Fait à noter, le lubrifiant utilisé dans ce cas est appelé huile de coupe. 1, record 4, French, - lubrification
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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