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AIR BRUSH [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mechanical surface preparation
1, record 1, English, mechanical%20surface%20preparation
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The production of surfaces suitable or more suitable for adhesive bonding by mechanical means. 1, record 1, English, - mechanical%20surface%20preparation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depending on the materials to be bonded, different mechanical treatments are used : metals can be scarified, i. e. many scars or scratches are made in the adherend surface; metals can also be grit-blasted with natural or artificial grit or shot which is projected onto the surface by compressed air or other means for controlled cleaning and roughening; metals, plastics and leather can be roughened with a wire brush; metals can be scoured with an abrasive and a liquid(water), rubber vulcanizates by abrasive paper or cloth without the use of a liquid. 1, record 1, English, - mechanical%20surface%20preparation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mechanical surface preparation: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - mechanical%20surface%20preparation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- préparation mécanique de surface
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9paration%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20surface
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Production de surfaces adaptées ou plus adaptées au collage par des moyens mécaniques. 1, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9paration%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20surface
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En fonction des matériaux à coller, différents traitements mécaniques sont utilisés : les métaux peuvent être scarifiés, c’est-à-dire que de nombreuses ébréchures ou rayures sont pratiquées sur la surface d'un support; les métaux peuvent également être décapés avec du sable naturel ou artificiel, ou de la grenaille qui est projetée sur la surface par de l'air comprimé ou d'autres moyens pour obtenir un nettoyage et une rugosité contrôlés; les métaux, les plastiques et les cuirs peuvent être dépolis à la brosse métallique; les métaux peuvent être décapés avec un abrasif et un liquide (eau), le caoutchouc est vulcanisé par un papier abrasif ou un chiffon sans liquide. 1, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9paration%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20surface
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
préparation mécanique de surface : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9paration%20m%C3%A9canique%20de%20surface
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-10-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- blow dryer
1, record 2, English, blow%20dryer
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- blower 2, record 2, English, blower
correct, officially approved
- hand-held dryer 2, record 2, English, hand%2Dheld%20dryer
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Blow dryers usually come with a nozzle and attachments. Among the attachments you might find a plastic brush through which air can blow, and an attachable nozzle that fits over the permanent nozzle and focuses the air in a smaller, more concentrated area. 3, record 2, English, - blow%20dryer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blow dryer; blower; hand-held dryer: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - blow%20dryer
Record 2, Key term(s)
- blow drier
- hand-held drier
- handheld dryer
- handheld drier
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- séchoir à air chaud
1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9choir%20%C3%A0%20air%20chaud
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- séchoir à main 2, record 2, French, s%C3%A9choir%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- sèche-cheveux 3, record 2, French, s%C3%A8che%2Dcheveux
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'appareillage a lui aussi beaucoup évolué [...] À côté des séchoirs à pied ou à main, soufflant de l'air chaud, sont apparus des séchoirs silencieux à infrarouge. 4, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9choir%20%C3%A0%20air%20chaud
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
séchoir à main; sèche-cheveux : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9choir%20%C3%A0%20air%20chaud
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-10-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- blower brush
1, record 3, English, blower%20brush
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Get rid of the particles of dirt and dust by blowing them off the lens;... Use a blower brush or a can of compressed air.... 1, record 3, English, - blower%20brush
Record 3, Key term(s)
- blow brush
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- brosse pneumatique
1, record 3, French, brosse%20pneumatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- poire pneumatique 2, record 3, French, poire%20pneumatique
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit accessoire employé pour le nettoyage des objectifs, caméras, etc. Il est constitué d'un pinceau souple combiné avec une petite poire élastique, le plus souvent en caoutchouc. 1, record 3, French, - brosse%20pneumatique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poire pneumatique : Terme proposé par la compagnie Eastman Kodak en 1979. 3, record 3, French, - brosse%20pneumatique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-06-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- brush strip seal 1, record 4, English, brush%20strip%20seal
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- brush strip 2, record 4, English, brush%20strip
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
BRUSH STRIP SEALS. The versatility of brush strip and ease of installation makes it particularly suitable for sealing difficult applications such as sliding, revolving, pivot and roll-up doors against smoke, odours, draughts, dust, insects and light, and for the retention of air conditioning. Brush strip sealing is recognised as solving draught problems where heavy-duty use is required in areas such as public transport applications. Tests have proven that minimal wear occurs with prolonged use to either brush or contact surfaces. Dense black nylon bristles are locked into a galvanised steel strip, which is then generally fitted into an aluminium holder. The aluminium holder will take all bristle lengths, and the adhesive PVC foam tape is standard on most aluminium holders. 1, record 4, English, - brush%20strip%20seal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- joint brosse d'étanchéité
1, record 4, French, joint%20brosse%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- joint brosse 1, record 4, French, joint%20brosse
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Joint brosse d'étanchéité (joint brosse). Les joints brosses d'étanchéité, composés de fibres polypropylène, sont destinés à l'étanchéité de tous les types de châssis coulissants et coulisses de volets roulants. 1, record 4, French, - joint%20brosse%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-08-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
- Phraseology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- blowing color on a fabric
1, record 5, English, blowing%20color%20on%20a%20fabric
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- blowing colour on a fabric 2, record 5, English, blowing%20colour%20on%20a%20fabric
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
air brushing : Blowing color on a fabric or paper with a mechanized pneumatic brush. 1, record 5, English, - blowing%20color%20on%20a%20fabric
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Teinturerie
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
- Phraséologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- colorant appliqué par soufflage sur du tissu
1, record 5, French, colorant%20appliqu%C3%A9%20par%20soufflage%20sur%20du%20tissu
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-01-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mechanized pneumatic brush
1, record 6, English, mechanized%20pneumatic%20brush
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
air brushing : Blowing color on a fabric or paper with a mechanized pneumatic brush. 1, record 6, English, - mechanized%20pneumatic%20brush
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- brosse pneumatique automatique
1, record 6, French, brosse%20pneumatique%20automatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-08-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- continuous brush water-feed system
1, record 7, English, continuous%20brush%20water%2Dfeed%20system
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- continuous brush dampening system 1, record 7, English, continuous%20brush%20dampening%20system
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An example of such a system is the Harris-Cottrell system which replaces the ductor of conventional dampening units with a rotary brush. This brush contacts the pan roller but not the vibrator; it flips water over an air gap from the ends of the bristles. 1, record 7, English, - continuous%20brush%20water%2Dfeed%20system
Record 7, Key term(s)
- continuous brush water feed system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système de mouillage en continu à brosse
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20mouillage%20en%20continu%20%C3%A0%20brosse
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- mouillage en continu à brosse 1, record 7, French, mouillage%20en%20continu%20%C3%A0%20brosse
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un exemple est le mouillage à brosse Harris-Cottrell qui comporte une brosse rotative en contact avec le rouleau de bassine. Les poils de la brosse pulvérisent de petites particules d'eau sur la table de mouillage baladée et la solution de mouillage est alors déposée sur la plaque par le rouleau mouilleur. 1, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20mouillage%20en%20continu%20%C3%A0%20brosse
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
À noter qu'en français, «mouillage» désigne à la fois l'action et le système. 1, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20mouillage%20en%20continu%20%C3%A0%20brosse
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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