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SERRAGE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- grip
1, record 1, English, grip
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 1, English, - grip
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- serrage
1, record 1, French, serrage
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 1, French, - serrage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tectonics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- necking
1, record 2, English, necking
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- thinning 2, record 2, English, thinning
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The break was probably not clean, but probably involved necking and thinning of the crust by both normal faulting and plastic stretching. 3, record 2, English, - necking
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
necking; thinning: terms used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 2, English, - necking
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Lithospheric necking. 5, record 2, English, - necking
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tectonique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- amincissement
1, record 2, French, amincissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- étranglement 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9tranglement
correct, masculine noun
- striction 3, record 2, French, striction
correct, feminine noun
- serrage 4, record 2, French, serrage
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le processus d'extension provoque un amincissement de la lithosphère continentale qui s'accompagne d'une remontée vers la surface de l'asthénosphère chaude. L'anomalie thermique importante qui en résulte provoque un resserrement des isothermes et peut être responsable d'un métamorphisme de HT-BP (fig. 8a) et de la mise en place de magmas basaltiques, d'origine mantellique, précurseurs de la croûte océanique, dans la croûte inférieure continentale amincie. 5, record 2, French, - amincissement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
De petits bassins limités par des failles ont continué de se former et de s'approfondir pendant l'allongement et l'amincissement de la lithosphère. 6, record 2, French, - amincissement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amincissement; striction; serrage : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 7, record 2, French, - amincissement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Amincissement crustal. 8, record 2, French, - amincissement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Placement of Concrete
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- compaction
1, record 3, English, compaction
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Packing of the solid particles in freshly mixed concrete or mortar during placement by reducing the volume of voids, usually by vibration, centrifugation, tamping, or some combination thereof. 2, record 3, English, - compaction
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mise en place du béton
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- serrage
1, record 3, French, serrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- compactage 2, record 3, French, compactage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération essentielle de la mise en place des bétons dans leur coffrage, et des mortiers sur les parois, qui consiste à améliorer leur compacité [...] Un bon serrage doit avoir pour effet de supprimer les interstices, d'évacuer au maximum les inclusions d'air du matériau, et d'améliorer l'enrobage des granulats en fluidifiant le liant. 2, record 3, French, - serrage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour les bétons, le serrage se fait par vibration; pour les mortiers et les enduits, par talochage. 2, record 3, French, - serrage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aplicación del hormigón
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- compactación
1, record 3, Spanish, compactaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para que las obras presenten las calidades necesarias, las precauciones que deben tomarse pueden resumirse de la manera siguiente: [...] 4. Adoptar un tiempo de vibración o de compactación en proporciones inversas a la fluidez del hormigón. 1, record 3, Spanish, - compactaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-11-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Lighting
- Electrical Engineering
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- clamping
1, record 4, English, clamping
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Techniques industrielles
- Éclairage
- Électrotechnique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- calage
1, record 4, French, calage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- serrage 1, record 4, French, serrage
correct, masculine noun
- verrouillage 1, record 4, French, verrouillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fermeture du crochet-support de façon à retenir le filament. 2, record 4, French, - calage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-06-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tightening
1, record 5, English, tightening
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- serrage
1, record 5, French, serrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(d'un écrou, d'une vis à l'aide d'une clé). 2, record 5, French, - serrage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-09-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Letterpress (printing methods)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- quoin
1, record 6, English, quoin
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wedge-shaped spacing device used to secure forms in a chase. 2, record 6, English, - quoin
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Typographie (procédés d'impression)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- coin de serrage
1, record 6, French, coin%20de%20serrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- serrage 1, record 6, French, serrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit biseau d'espacement, servant au serrage des formes. 2, record 6, French, - coin%20de%20serrage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-01-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Astronautics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- burning surface-to-throat area ratio
1, record 7, English, burning%20surface%2Dto%2Dthroat%20area%20ratio
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Astronautique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- facteur de serrage
1, record 7, French, facteur%20de%20serrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- serrage 1, record 7, French, serrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-07-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cinching 1, record 8, English, cinching
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
to cinch: to tighten (a roll of film) by pulling on the free end while holding the spool. 2, record 8, English, - cinching
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- serrage
1, record 8, French, serrage
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 1992-11-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Scaffolding
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- binding action 1, record 9, English, binding%20action
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The half hitch is used for casual work if the load is light and the pull steady. It depends on binding action at one point only. 1, record 9, English, - binding%20action
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Échafaudage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- serrage
1, record 9, French, serrage
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La demi-clef est utile pour une charge légère lorsque la traction est continue. Le serrage ne se fait toutefois qu'en un seul point. 1, record 9, French, - serrage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-04-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- stitch quality tension 1, record 10, English, stitch%20quality%20tension
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- serrage
1, record 10, French, serrage
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phase de formation de la maille, avec aiguille à bec dans les tricots à mailles jetées et aiguille à clapet dans les tricots à mailles cueillies et à mailles jetées, pendant laquelle est déterminée la serre du tricot. 1, record 10, French, - serrage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-09-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Typography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- locking-up
1, record 11, English, locking%2Dup
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The securing of letterpress typematter and blocks in the chase by means of tightening expanding quoins placed between the chase and two sides of the typematter. 1, record 11, English, - locking%2Dup
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The expanding quoins are operated by means of a quoin key and once tightened, provided all spacing is correct, the entire matter can be lifted as a composite whole. 1, record 11, English, - locking%2Dup
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Typographie (Caractères)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- serrage
1, record 11, French, serrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En typographie, opération qui consiste à serrer la forme lorsque les pages, disposées dans le châssis en fer et libérées de leurs ligatures, ont été entourées des blancs et des garnitures prévus. 1, record 11, French, - serrage
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le serrage avec biseaux et coins de bois s'exécute au marteau tandis que le serrage mécanique, comportant des coins en fonte ou en acier à noix ou à crémaillère, se fait à l'aide d'une clef. 1, record 11, French, - serrage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-10-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
- Electrical Components
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- drawing up 1, record 12, English, drawing%20up
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
- Composants électrotechniques
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- serrage 1, record 12, French, serrage
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1980-05-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- application 1, record 13, English, application
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When pressure is reduced in the brake pipe by air exhausting to atmosphere (through an open valve), the higher pressure from the auxiliary reservoirs causes the control valve on each car to admit air under pressure to the brake cylinders to apply the brake shoes to the wheels with the help of rods and levers. The same result is automatically obtained in emergency when air is accidentally released by a broken pipe or burst hose. 2, record 13, English, - application
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- serrage 1, record 13, French, serrage
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ouverture d'un robinet (n'importe où dans le train) fait s'échapper l'air de la conduite générale. Cette dépression actionne les distributeurs, qui font alors parvenir l'air des réservoirs auxiliaires aux cylindres de frein. Le mouvement des pistons est transmis aux sabots par l'intermédiaire de la timonerie. En cas d'urgence, le même effet se produit automatiquement si la conduite générale se vide (à la suite d'une rupture d'attelage par exemple). 1, record 13, French, - serrage
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Assembly Mechanics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- screw adjustment 1, record 14, English, screw%20adjustment
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique d'ajustage
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- serrage
1, record 14, French, serrage
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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