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AIR-POWERED [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
- Art Supplies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- airbrush artist
1, record 1, English, airbrush%20artist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The airbrush artist is a painter who uses, in simple terms, a precision paint sprayer that is powered by compressed air. Airbrush artists use their air-powered brushes to create a wide variety of artistic works on T-shirts, motorcycle and hockey helmets, canvas and a multitude of other surfaces. 2, record 1, English, - airbrush%20artist
Record 1, Key term(s)
- air-brush artist
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
- Matériel d'artistes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- retoucheur à l'aérographe
1, record 1, French, retoucheur%20%C3%A0%20l%27a%C3%A9rographe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- retoucheuse à l'aérographe 1, record 1, French, retoucheuse%20%C3%A0%20l%27a%C3%A9rographe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-11-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pneumatic tool
1, record 2, English, pneumatic%20tool
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- air-powered tool 2, record 2, English, air%2Dpowered%20tool
correct, officially approved
- compressed-air tool 3, record 2, English, compressed%2Dair%20tool
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tool powered by compressed air or gas, intended for carrying out mechanical work. 4, record 2, English, - pneumatic%20tool
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pneumatic tool: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 2, English, - pneumatic%20tool
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
air-powered tool; pneumatic tool : terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 6, record 2, English, - pneumatic%20tool
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
- Outillage industriel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- outil pneumatique
1, record 2, French, outil%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- outil à air comprimé 2, record 2, French, outil%20%C3%A0%20air%20comprim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil mû par de l'air ou par du gaz comprimé et destiné à effectuer un travail mécanique. 3, record 2, French, - outil%20pneumatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
outil pneumatique : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 2, French, - outil%20pneumatique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
outil pneumatique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 2, French, - outil%20pneumatique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- TNT Racer and Launcher™
1, record 3, English, TNT%20Racer%20and%20Launcher%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The TNT Racer and Launcher is a miniature air-powered race car with launcher. 1, record 3, English, - TNT%20Racer%20and%20Launcher%26trade%3B
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TNT Racer and Launcher™: A trademark of Tonka (Japan). 1, record 3, English, - TNT%20Racer%20and%20Launcher%26trade%3B
Record 3, Key term(s)
- TNT Racer and Launcher
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- TNT bolide avec démarreur
1, record 3, French, TNT%20bolide%20avec%20d%C3%A9marreur
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
TNT bolide avec démarreur : Voiture de course miniature avec un démarreur qui injecte de l'air pour propulser le véhicule. 1, record 3, French, - TNT%20bolide%20avec%20d%C3%A9marreur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TNT bolide avec démarreurMC : Marque de commerce de la société Tonka, Japon. 1, record 3, French, - TNT%20bolide%20avec%20d%C3%A9marreur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2005-11-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- service air system 1, record 4, English, service%20air%20system
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Service Air system provides general purpose compressed air to all parts of the station. This air is used for air-powered tools, cleaning, and water treatment plant regeneration. 1, record 4, English, - service%20air%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- circuit d'air de service
1, record 4, French, circuit%20d%27air%20de%20service
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le circuit d'air de service alimente toute la centrale en air comprimé pour différents usages. On utilise cet air comprimé pour les outils pneumatiques, le nettoyage et la régénération de la station de traitement d'eau. 1, record 4, French, - circuit%20d%27air%20de%20service
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-12-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Railroad Safety
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- air-powered horn
1, record 5, English, air%2Dpowered%20horn
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- air horn 2, record 5, English, air%20horn
correct
- pneuphonic horn 1, record 5, English, pneuphonic%20horn
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Air-powered dual trumpet warning device. 1, record 5, English, - air%2Dpowered%20horn
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- avertisseur pneumatique
1, record 5, French, avertisseur%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- avertisseur à air comprimé 1, record 5, French, avertisseur%20%C3%A0%20air%20comprim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- avertisseur sonore à air 1, record 5, French, avertisseur%20sonore%20%C3%A0%20air
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avertisseur comprenant deux trompes actionnées pneumatiquement. 1, record 5, French, - avertisseur%20pneumatique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avertisseur sonore à air : terme uniformisé par le Canadien National. 2, record 5, French, - avertisseur%20pneumatique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Equipo de seguridad (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Seguridad (Transporte ferroviario)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- corneta
1, record 5, Spanish, corneta
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- bocina de aire 1, record 5, Spanish, bocina%20de%20aire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bocina de dos trompetas que se hace sonar con un mecanismo neumático. 1, record 5, Spanish, - corneta
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-04-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fluid computer
1, record 6, English, fluid%20computer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- fluidic computer 2, record 6, English, fluidic%20computer
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A digital computer constructed entirely from air-powered fluid logic elements; it contains no moving parts and no electronic circuits; all logic functions are carried out by interaction between jets of air. 1, record 6, English, - fluid%20computer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ordinateur à fluide
1, record 6, French, ordinateur%20%C3%A0%20fluide
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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