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MATERIAU [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-12-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- material
1, record 1, English, material
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matériau
1, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- matériel 1, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riel
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière destinée à recevoir une impression : papier, carton textile, bois, verre, etc. 1, record 1, French, - mat%C3%A9riau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Clothing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- material
1, record 2, English, material
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- matériau
1, record 2, French, mat%C3%A9riau
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'ils sont essayés dans les conditions définies en 6.1, les matériaux et assemblages tels qu'ils sont utilisés dans la fabrication des équipements doivent résister à la pénétration du ou des produit(s) spécifié(s) [...] appliqué(s) à la ou aux température(s) spécifiée(s) [...] et pendant la durée d'essai spécifiée [...] 2, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-06-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- material
1, record 3, English, material
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- mat 1, record 3, English, mat
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The matter from which an article is made. 2, record 3, English, - material
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
material; mat: term and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 3, English, - material
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- matériau
1, record 3, French, mat%C3%A9riau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- mat 1, record 3, French, mat
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matériau; mat : terme et abréviation adoptés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - mat%C3%A9riau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
matériau; mat : terme et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 3, French, - mat%C3%A9riau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-11-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- material
1, record 4, English, material
correct, noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance that can be used to form products or construction works. 1, record 4, English, - material
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 4, English, - material
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- matériau
1, record 4, French, mat%C3%A9riau
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière servant à fabriquer des produits ou des constructions. 1, record 4, French, - mat%C3%A9riau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 4, French, - mat%C3%A9riau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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