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RINSING [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surface Treatment of Metals
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rinsing
1, record 1, English, rinsing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rinsing as a dynamic operation refers to the diluting and subsequent removal of surface films and contaminants. The focus or driving force is to eliminate contaminants from the surface to the extent these are no longer of detrimental consequence. It is an extremely critical portion of any metal finishing process. 2, record 1, English, - rinsing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements de surface des métaux
- Techniques industrielles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rinçage
1, record 1, French, rin%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une ligne de traitements de surface est une succession de traitements chimiques ou électrolytiques, séparés par des rinçages. Les rinçages ont donc une double vocation : débarrasser les pièces de leur pellicule d’entraînement du bain après immersion [et] jouer le rôle de barrière antipollution entre deux opérations consécutives. 1, record 1, French, - rin%C3%A7age
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-08-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rinsing
1, record 2, English, rinsing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rinçage
1, record 2, French, rin%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élimination par un liquide fluant des résidus d'une opération antérieure. [Définition normalisée par l’AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 2, record 2, French, - rin%C3%A7age
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rinçage : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 2, French, - rin%C3%A7age
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- enjuague
1, record 2, Spanish, enjuague
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Construction Finishing
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rinsing
1, record 3, English, rinsing
proposal
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Finitions (Construction)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rinçage
1, record 3, French, rin%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nettoyage effectué en général à l'eau claire pour éliminer les impuretés détachées du subjectile lors d'une précédente opération de nettoyage (lessivage par exemple) ainsi que toute trace des produits éventuellement employés lors de ce premier nettoyage. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 2, record 3, French, - rin%C3%A7age
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rinçage : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 3, French, - rin%C3%A7age
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acabado (Construcción)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- enjuague
1, record 3, Spanish, enjuague
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Distilling Industries (Food Ind.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- grogging
1, record 4, English, grogging
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- swishing 2, record 4, English, swishing
- rinsing 2, record 4, English, rinsing
- bulling 2, record 4, English, bulling
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grog: to soak (a liquor cask with hot water so as to draw out the spirits from the wood.) 3, record 4, English, - grogging
Record 4, Key term(s)
- grog
- swish
- rinse
- bull
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Distillerie (Alimentation)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- extraction par trempage
1, record 4, French, extraction%20par%20trempage
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent proposé par l'Association des distillateurs canadiens. 1, record 4, French, - extraction%20par%20trempage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-09-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Processing of Mineral Products
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rinsing
1, record 5, English, rinsing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The removal by spraying, usually with water, of fine or foreign material present among or adhering to larger particles. 2, record 5, English, - rinsing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Techniques industrielles
- Préparation des produits miniers
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rinçage
1, record 5, French, rin%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de rincer. 2, record 5, French, - rin%C3%A7age
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-03-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rinse
1, record 6, English, rinse
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- rinsing 2, record 6, English, rinsing
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a brief clean water wash between steps of a processing cycle to reduce carry-over of one solution into another. 3, record 6, English, - rinse
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- rinçage
1, record 6, French, rin%C3%A7age
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lavage superficiel exécuté de manière expéditive. 2, record 6, French, - rin%C3%A7age
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Laundry Work
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- rinsing 1, record 7, English, rinsing
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rinse. To remove by successive additions of fresh water the accumulations of detergent and dirt emulsions and other materials (...) -- is important in the production of good quality work 1, record 7, English, - rinsing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Blanchissage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[opération de blanchissage] le --, pour éliminer les salissures et les produits lessiviels 1, record 7, French, - rin%C3%A7age
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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