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MOULD [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paste Preparation and Shaping (Ceramics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mould
1, record 1, English, mould
correct, noun, Great Britain
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mold 2, record 1, English, mold
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form used in making, from an original model, various ceramic vessels, figures, etc. 3, record 1, English, - mould
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hollow moulds are taken from an original model, from another piece of ceramic ware, from an object in wood, silver, or some other material, or even from a natural object; they are usually of clay or plaster of Paris. 3, record 1, English, - mould
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Plaster of paris mold for pottery. 4, record 1, English, - mould
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Préparation et façonnage de la pâte céramique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- moule
1, record 1, French, moule
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme destinée à donner par pressage du relief à une pâte d'argile qui, une fois cuite, constituera une brique ou une tuile. 2, record 1, French, - moule
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Autrefois en bois, manipulé à la main par un mouleur, le moule est aujourd'hui en bronze ou en plâtre et manœuvré par une presse hydraulique. 2, record 1, French, - moule
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
- Winemaking
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mold
1, record 2, English, mold
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mould 2, record 2, English, mould
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Molds are of importance in wine making, first, because of the damage they may do to the grapes before or after picking and, second, because they often grow in empty wooden cooperage imparting a moldy odor and taste to the wood. 3, record 2, English, - mold
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... Molds are distinguished by the formation of a mycelium. 3, record 2, English, - mold
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
(1) can cause food spoilage very rapidly (2) Some are used for food manufacturing as in the ripening of cheeses (3) A number of food are fermented with moulds. (4) Most of the antibiotics are mould products. 4, record 2, English, - mold
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
- Industrie vinicole
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- moisissure
1, record 2, French, moisissure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il suffit de quelques centimètres carrés de moisissure pour communiquer ce mauvais goût et altérer le vin. La moisissure se développe dans les fûts insuffisamment aseptisés, mal égouttés, ou placés en lieux humides. Elle ne tapisse pas seulement la paroi de ses efflorescences grises, jaunes ou vertes; elle pénètre aussi, plus ou moins profondément, par son mycélium, dans les pores du bois. 2, record 2, French, - moisissure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
- Industria vinícola
- Productos lácteos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- moho
1, record 2, Spanish, moho
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre dado a los hongos micromicetes que modifican la naturaleza química de las materias sobre las cuales se fijan y proliferan. 2, record 2, Spanish, - moho
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El vino hecho con uva que contenía racimos mohosos o vertido en cubas enmohecidas adquiere un desagradable gusto a moho que puede ser suprimido por [...] clarificaciones y trasiegos repetidos, adición al vino de un aceite neutro [...]. 2, record 2, Spanish, - moho
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-01-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Platemaking (Printing)
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
- Electrotyping and Stereotype Printing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mould
1, record 3, English, mould
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- mold 1, record 3, English, mold
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A container into which molten metal is poured to solidify into a required shape; used for casting type and stereotypes. 1, record 3, English, - mould
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In type-casting, the mould consists of a casting box with a matrix inside it (Intertype, Linotype, Monotype and comparable machines have special casting moulds). In stereotyping, an impression of a form is taken in plaster or papier mâché. This, after drying, becomes the mould. 2, record 3, English, - mould
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Clicherie (Imprimerie)
- Composition (Imprimerie)
- Stéréotypie et galvanotypie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- moule
1, record 3, French, moule
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forme creuse qui reçoit la coulée des caractères et des clichés. 1, record 3, French, - moule
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo (Artes gráficas e imprenta)
- Clisado (Imprenta)
- Composición (Imprenta)
- Estereotipia y galvanotipia
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- molde
1, record 3, Spanish, molde
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mold
1, record 4, English, mold
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- mould 2, record 4, English, mould
correct, noun, Great Britain
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The imprint of a living organism that has survived the length of time necessary to be considered a fossil. 3, record 4, English, - mold
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Casts and moulds are most frequently thought of in connexion with the preservation of fossils but any three dimensional feature may be so replicated, e.g. rain prints, ripple marks, footprints, etc. 2, record 4, English, - mold
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mold: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 4, English, - mold
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Externel, internal, natural mold. 4, record 4, English, - mold
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- moule
1, record 4, French, moule
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il arrive que tout ce qui formait l'animal ou la plante d'origine ait disparu. Ne reste alors qu'une cavité dont les parois constituent le moule naturel du fossile. Des substances peuvent remplir ce creux donnant ainsi un moulage naturel de l'organisme. 2, record 4, French, - moule
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moule : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 3, record 4, French, - moule
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Moule externe, interne. 3, record 4, French, - moule
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paleontología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- molde
1, record 4, Spanish, molde
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] dispositivo que lleva en hueco las formas de un objeto [...]. 1, record 4, Spanish, - molde
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-06-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
- Wood Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mould
1, record 5, English, mould
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- mold 2, record 5, English, mold
correct
- fungal growth 3, record 5, English, fungal%20growth
correct, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mycelium and spores of mould fungi on the surface of the wood. 3, record 5, English, - mould
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A microfungus with a visible surface growth, commonly woolly or powdery, ... 2, record 5, English, - mould
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mould; fungal growth: terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 5, English, - mould
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
- Industrie du bois
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- moisissure
1, record 5, French, moisissure
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- moisi 2, record 5, French, moisi
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Taches ou coloration formées par le mycélium et les spores de champignons sur la surface du bois. 3, record 5, French, - moisissure
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moisissure : terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 4, record 5, French, - moisissure
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Xilología (Estudio de la madera)
- Industria maderera
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- moho
1, record 5, Spanish, moho
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[El] moho Merulius [...] causa la podredumbre de la madera en los edificios húmedos [...]. 1, record 5, Spanish, - moho
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Foundry Practice
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mold
1, record 6, English, mold
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hollow form or matrix for giving a particular shape to something in a molten or plastic state. 1, record 6, English, - mold
Record 6, Key term(s)
- mould
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Fonderie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- moule
1, record 6, French, moule
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Empreinte de sable, de terre ou de métal, destinée à recevoir un métal en fusion dans la fabrication des objets par coulée. 1, record 6, French, - moule
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
gerber des moules, ramper un moule. 2, record 6, French, - moule
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-09-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mould
1, record 7, English, mould
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- die 2, record 7, English, die
correct, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(in moulding): An assembly of parts enclosing the space (cavity) from which the moulding takes its form. [definition standardized by ISO] 3, record 7, English, - mould
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mould; die: terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 7, English, - mould
Record 7, Key term(s)
- mold
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- moule
1, record 7, French, moule
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- matrice 2, record 7, French, matrice
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(en moulage) : Assemblage de pièces limitant un creux (cavité) dans lequel la matière à mouler prend sa forme. [définition normalisée par l'ISO] 3, record 7, French, - moule
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moule; matrice : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 7, French, - moule
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- boquilla
1, record 7, Spanish, boquilla
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En moldeo. 1, record 7, Spanish, - boquilla
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-01-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- leaf mold
1, record 8, English, leaf%20mold
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- leaf mould 2, record 8, English, leaf%20mould
correct
- mold 1, record 8, English, mold
correct
- mould 2, record 8, English, mould
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The spongy humus, technically the F and H layers of the A horizon, of soil developed under cover of forest vegetation, especially of deciduous trees, in a temperate humid climate. 1, record 8, English, - leaf%20mold
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- terreau de feuilles
1, record 8, French, terreau%20de%20feuilles
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-08-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mold
1, record 9, English, mold
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- mould 2, record 9, English, mould
noun
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Growths of minute fungi of which there are many different species, though superficially they are all very much alike. 1, record 9, English, - mold
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mold feeds on the materials in the pictures that it infects, and some part of these materials is naturally destroyed. 3, record 9, English, - mold
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chanci
1, record 9, French, chanci
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- chancis 2, record 9, French, chancis
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moisissure que l'on trouve à la surface d'un tableau. Terme employé abusivement dans le langage du peintre et du restaurateur pour désigner un phénomène quelconque qui est de nature à voiler l'aspect uniforme du vernis, à l'exception du bleuté. 1, record 9, French, - chanci
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-07-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Plastics Manufacturing)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mold
1, record 10, English, mold
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The first step in preparing a mold is to prepare a wood "plug" of exactly the shape desired for the final product. This plug is carefully surfaced with a smooth, non-porous material ... then waxed or coated with a thin parting film. An FRP [fiberglass reinforced plastic] mold is then layed up on the plug, often using sandwich construction to achieve the desired rigidity and long life. 1, record 10, English, - mold
Record 10, Key term(s)
- mould
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Plasturgie)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- moule
1, record 10, French, moule
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le modèle est la forme exacte de la pièce à reproduire et le moule est le support de reproduction de ces pièces. Il est fréquent que le transformateur ait à réaliser le modèle. Celui-ci sera fabriqué, selon les facilités d'exécution, en plâtre ou en bois (...) La conception des modèles ou des moules est identique. Les dimensions seule sont différentes, car on doit tenir compte des coefficients de rétractibilité du matériau. 1, record 10, French, - moule
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1980-10-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A dimensionally accurate reproduction, in a negative form, of a model. 1, record 11, English, - mould
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- surmoulage 1, record 11, French, surmoulage
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproduction en négatif, aux dimensions réelles, d'un modèle. 1, record 11, French, - surmoulage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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