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AIR TIGHTNESS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-08-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air infiltration rate
1, record 1, English, air%20infiltration%20rate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air infiltration rate is a term used to describe the tightness of a building envelope. It is the rate at which air flows from a building. 1, record 1, English, - air%20infiltration%20rate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- débit d'infiltration d'air
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9bit%20d%27infiltration%20d%27air
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 bonne étanchéité à l'air entre les locaux des différents étages et vers les cages d'escalier permet donc de réduire la différence de pression hydrostatique sur les façades de ces locaux et par conséquence de réduire le débit d'infiltration d'air. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9bit%20d%27infiltration%20d%27air
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-10-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tiotropium
1, record 2, English, tiotropium
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tiotropium is used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD, a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) such as chronic bronchitis(swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema(damage to air sacs in the lungs). Tiotropium is in a class of medications called bronchodilators. It works by relaxing and opening the air passages to the lungs to make breathing easier. 1, record 2, English, - tiotropium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient sold under a large number of commercial (trade) names, among which: Spiriva and Tiopa. 2, record 2, English, - tiotropium
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tiotropium
1, record 2, French, tiotropium
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tiotropium appartient à la classe de médicaments appelés bronchodilatateurs. Ce médicament s'utilise une fois par jour pour le soulagement de longue durée de symptômes comme une gêne respiratoire et une respiration sifflante associées à une affection pulmonaire désignée bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive (BPCO) qui regroupe la bronchite chronique et l'emphysème. Le tiotropium agit en ouvrant les voies respiratoires pour faciliter la respiration. 2, record 2, French, - tiotropium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif commercialisé, entre autres, sous les noms de Spiriva et Tiopa. 3, record 2, French, - tiotropium
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-04-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- The Larynx
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vocal cord dysfunction
1, record 3, English, vocal%20cord%20dysfunction
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- VCD 2, record 3, English, VCD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In 1983, physicians at National Jewish reported a new condition that may mimic asthma. This condition is called Vocal Cord Dysfunction, or VCD. VCD causes asthma-like symptoms because of an abnormal closing of the vocal cords. VCD can cause difficulty breathing and even wheezing. Based on these symptoms, many people with VCD may be diagnosed with asthma and treated with asthma medications, including oral steroids... Common symptoms include a chronic cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, throat tightness, "difficulty getting air in", hoarseness and wheezing... A specific breathing test called a flow volume loop, can be helpful in showing VCD, especially on the "breathing in" or inspiratory part of the loop. 1, record 3, English, - vocal%20cord%20dysfunction
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Larynx
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dysfonction des cordes vocales
1, record 3, French, dysfonction%20des%20cordes%20vocales
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Technical Textiles
- Protection of Life
- Protective Clothing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Sympatex®
1, record 4, English, Sympatex%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sympatex and the sea. Guy Coffen, manufacturer... of survival equipment... has set up deep sea equipment Dreamtech, jacket and trousers to which Akzo Nobel Sympatex membrane brings its absolute water and air tightness, its flexibility and resistance... Membrane thickness(10 microns) allows a significant weight gain : Sympatex ripstop laminated fabric used in Dreamtech equipment only weighs 120 g/m². 1, record 4, English, - Sympatex%C2%AE
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sympatex®: A trademark of Akzo Nobel Faser A.G. 1, record 4, English, - Sympatex%C2%AE
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Textiles techniques
- Sécurité des personnes
- Vêtements de protection
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Sympatex®
1, record 4, French, Sympatex%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Sympatex et la mer. Guy Cotten, confectionneur [...] fabricant de la tenue de «survie» [...] a mis au point un ensemble haute mer Dreamtech, veste de quart et pantalon, dans lesquels la membrane Sympatex d'Akzo Nobel apporte son imperméabilité totale à l'eau et à l'air, sa souplesse et sa résistance [...] La finesse de la membrane (10 microns) permet un gain de poids substantiel : le tissu ripstop laminé Sympatex de l'ensemble Dreamtech ne pèse que 120 g/m². 1, record 4, French, - Sympatex%C2%AE
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sympatex® : Marque de commerce de la société Akzo Nobel Faser A.G. 1, record 4, French, - Sympatex%C2%AE
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Sympatex
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-02-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rivnut ground tap
1, record 5, English, rivnut%20ground%20tap
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Check all ground terminals for tightness. Check for signs of overheating or arcing. Air Canada has experienced on one aircraft 12 or 15 rivnut ground taps loose. 2, record 5, English, - rivnut%20ground%20tap
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- écrou rivé de mise à la masse
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9crou%20riv%C3%A9%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20la%20masse
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écrou rivé de mise à la masse : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9crou%20riv%C3%A9%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20la%20masse
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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