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Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- potting
1, record 1, English, potting
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] process of filling a complete electronic assembly with a thermosetting compound for resistance to shock and vibration, and for exclusion of moisture and corrosive agents. 2, record 1, English, - potting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
potting: not to be confused with "encapsulation," which designates a broader concept that includes "potting" as one of its types. 3, record 1, English, - potting
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
potting: designation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - potting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- enrobage
1, record 1, French, enrobage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout le composant est enfermé dans une matière plastique époxyde ou dans un boîtier métallique garni d'un matériau de remplissage inerte. Cet enrobage est nécessaire pour obtenir la robustesse mécanique et empêcher l'humidité de contaminer le semi-conducteur. 2, record 1, French, - enrobage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enrobage : désignation uniformisée par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - enrobage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Circuitos impresos y microelectrónica
- Semiconductores (Electrónica)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- encapsulado
1, record 1, Spanish, encapsulado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El término "encapsulado" (relleno con pegamento) se utiliza para describir el vertido de adhesivo [...] de poliuretano, silicona o resina epoxi en equipos electrónicos con circuitos y componentes. 2, record 1, Spanish, - encapsulado
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
En electrónica, el encapsulado consiste en recubrir las placas de circuito impreso (PCB) con un material protector. Este material suele ser una resina. Rodea la placa y sus componentes, protegiéndolos de los elementos y otras causas [que puedan provocar] daño. 3, record 1, Spanish, - encapsulado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Sewers and Drainage
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- plastic pipe
1, record 2, English, plastic%20pipe
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plastic pipes. Plastic used for pipe include Saran, Tenite, Plastitube, and polyvinyl chloride. The materials are useful for water-supply pipes and for the conveyance of some corrosive liquids at a moderate temperature and pressure... Among the advantage claimed for plastics... may be included freedom from corrosion, freedom from damage due to freezing of water in a closed pipe, acid resistance for solutions up to about 10 per cent concentration, light weight..., easy bending and joining, and adequate strength. 2, record 2, English, - plastic%20pipe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plastic pipe: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - plastic%20pipe
Record 2, Key term(s)
- plastic tubing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Égouts et drainage
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tuyau en plastique
1, record 2, French, tuyau%20en%20plastique
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tuyau en matière plastique 2, record 2, French, tuyau%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20plastique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tuyau fait en matière plastique servant au transport de l'eau potable, des eaux d'égout, des fluides corrosifs, etc. 3, record 2, French, - tuyau%20en%20plastique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les tuyaux en matières plastiques ont pris une large place dans la réalisation des évacuations d'eaux usées, des chutes d'eaux pluviales, des collecteurs de faible pente en sous-sol, les ventilations secondaires du fait de leur légèreté, de leur mise en place rapide et de leur invulnérabilité pour le transport des eaux. 4, record 2, French, - tuyau%20en%20plastique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le plastique (nom masculin) désigne, par déformation, toute matière plastique élaborée à partir de résines de synthèse. 5, record 2, French, - tuyau%20en%20plastique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les types de plastique généralement utilisés sont le PVC et le polyétylène. 6, record 2, French, - tuyau%20en%20plastique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tuyau en plastique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 7, record 2, French, - tuyau%20en%20plastique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-04-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Concrete
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- polymer concrete
1, record 3, English, polymer%20concrete
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PC 1, record 3, English, PC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- resin concrete 1, record 3, English, resin%20concrete
correct
- resin-modified concrete 2, record 3, English, resin%2Dmodified%20concrete
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polymer concrete(PC), or resin concrete, consists of a polymer binder which may be a thermoplastic but more frequently is a thermosetting polymer, and a mineral filler such as aggregate, gravel and crushed stone. PC has higher strength, greater resistance to chemicals and corrosive agents, lower water absorption and higher freeze-thaw stability than conventional Portland cement concrete. 1, record 3, English, - polymer%20concrete
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de béton
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- béton de polymère
1, record 3, French, b%C3%A9ton%20de%20polym%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- béton de résine 2, record 3, French, b%C3%A9ton%20de%20r%C3%A9sine
correct, masculine noun
- béton aux résines 3, record 3, French, b%C3%A9ton%20aux%20r%C3%A9sines
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Béton dont les propriétés sont modifiées par l'addition de résines. 3, record 3, French, - b%C3%A9ton%20de%20polym%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les bétons de résines ou bétons de polymères sont des matériaux qui diffèrent des bétons hydrauliques traditionnels par la nature du liant utilisé qui est, dans ce cas, une résine synthétique (liant polymérique) au lieu du ciment ou en plus du ciment (béton de résines). 1, record 3, French, - b%C3%A9ton%20de%20polym%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le béton de résine est constitué d'un liant de polymère, parfois thermoplastique mais généralement thermodurcissable, et d'une charge minérale comme le gravier ou la pierre concassée. Comparativement au béton de ciment Portland, le béton de résine possède une plus grande résistance mécanique, résiste mieux aux produits chimiques et aux agents corrosifs, absorbe moins l'eau et présente une plus grande stabilité aux cycles gel-dégel. 4, record 3, French, - b%C3%A9ton%20de%20polym%C3%A8re
Record 3, Key term(s)
- béton de résines
- béton de polymères
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-02-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- polysulfone
1, record 4, English, polysulfone
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- poly-sulfone 3, record 4, English, poly%2Dsulfone
- polysulphone 4, record 4, English, polysulphone
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A synthetic thermoplastic polymer. Properties : Hard, rigid transparent solid; tensile strength 10, 000 psi, d 1. 24, flexural strength 15, 000 psi, good electrical resistance, minimum creep, low expansion coefficient. Soluble in aromatic hydrocarbons, ketones and chlorinated hydrocarbons; resistant to corrosive acids and alkalies, to heat and oxidation, and to detergents, oils, and alcohols. Dimensionally stable over temperature range-100 to +148°C; tends to absorb moisture, readily processed and fabricated. Combustible but self-extinguishing. Derivation : Condensation of bis-phenol A and dichlorophenyl sulfone. Use : Power-tool housings, electrical equipment, extruded pipe and sheet, auto components, electronic parts, appliances, computer components, base matrix for stereotype printing plates. 6, record 4, English, - polysulfone
Record 4, Key term(s)
- poly-sulphone
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- polysulfone
1, record 4, French, polysulfone
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom générique des polymères renfermant dans leurs chaînes des fonctions sulfone. 5, record 4, French, - polysulfone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une polysulfone domine largement les autres : [...] d'où le nom de polyéthers sulfones quelquefois donné à ces composés. La préparation la plus courante consiste à polycondenser le bisphénolate de sodium avec la p,p'-dichlorodiphénylsulfone. Les polysulfones sont des thermoplastiques possédant de très bonnes propriétés mécaniques (ténacité, rigidité, tenue au fluage), encore améliorées par additions de charges (fibres de verre ou de carbone), et peuvent être employées en continu entre -70 et 180 °C. Leurs résistances au choc, au feu, leurs propriétés électriques sont très bonnes. Elles ont une bonne résistance chimique, mais se dissolvent dans un certain nombre de solvants polaires. Les polysulfones sont mises en forme par injection et par extrusion. Les plaques peuvent être usinées, soudées, décorées, métallisées sous vide. 5, record 4, French, - polysulfone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le terme polysulfone recouvre en fait trois produits très proches en performances mais dont la principale différence est la tenue en température. 1.1. Le polysulfone (PSU) obtenu par réaction de substitution entre le sulfone 4,4-dichlorodiphényle et le sel disodique de bisphénol A. Sa résistance en température est de 150 °C. 1.2 Le polyéthersulfone (PESU) [...] 1.3. Le polyphénylsulfone (PPSU) [...] 2, record 4, French, - polysulfone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polysulfone est du genre «féminin» dans les sources LAROG et BOSMA et du genre «masculin» dans l'AFNOR-44 et le ERENGA. 6, record 4, French, - polysulfone
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales plásticos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- polisulfona
1, record 4, Spanish, polisulfona
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-09-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Rheology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- highly viscous liquid
1, record 5, English, highly%20viscous%20liquid
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Filtration under high pressure and high temperature have imposed the use of fitration media with a high mechanical resistance. A range of metal fibre filters have been developed to meet these demanding requirements, as in central polymer fitration.... Sintered fibre media have reached now the highest required performance level in circumstances of very high temperature, highly viscous liquids and highly corrosive atmospheres. 1, record 5, English, - highly%20viscous%20liquid
Record 5, Key term(s)
- liquid of highly viscous
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Rhéologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- très forte viscosité des fluides
1, record 5, French, tr%C3%A8s%20forte%20viscosit%C3%A9%20des%20fluides
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- fluide à très forte viscosité 2, record 5, French, fluide%20%C3%A0%20tr%C3%A8s%20forte%20viscosit%C3%A9
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une meilleure compréhension technologique de la plage des pressions aux différentes étapes de la filtration des polymers [...]. Les médias filtrants frittés ont atteint les performances optimales requises pour les très hautes températures, la très forte viscosité des fluides et les environnements hautement corrosifs. 1, record 5, French, - tr%C3%A8s%20forte%20viscosit%C3%A9%20des%20fluides
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-09-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Technical Textiles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- highly corrosive atmosphere
1, record 6, English, highly%20corrosive%20atmosphere
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Filtration under high pressure and high temperature have imposed the use of fitration media with a high mechanical resistance. A range of metal fibre filters have been developed to meet these demanding requirements, as in central polymer fitration.... Sintered fibre media have reached now the highest required performance level in circumstances of very high temperature, highly viscous liquids and highly corrosive atmospheres. 1, record 6, English, - highly%20corrosive%20atmosphere
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
- Textiles techniques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- environnement hautement corrosif
1, record 6, French, environnement%20hautement%20corrosif
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une meilleure compréhension technologique de la plage des pressions aux différentes étapes de la filtration des polymères [...]. Les médias filtrants frittés ont atteint les performances optimales requises pour les très hautes températures, la très forte viscosité des fluides et les environnements hautement corrosifs. 1, record 6, French, - environnement%20hautement%20corrosif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-09-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Technical Textiles
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sintered fibre media
1, record 7, English, sintered%20fibre%20media
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- sintered fiber media 2, record 7, English, sintered%20fiber%20media
correct
- sintered fibre filter 2, record 7, English, sintered%20fibre%20filter
correct
- sintered fiber filter 2, record 7, English, sintered%20fiber%20filter
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Filtration under high pressure and high temperature have imposed the use of fitration media with a high mechanical resistance. A range of metal fibre filters have been developed to meet these demanding requirements.... Sintered fibre media have reached now the highest required performance level in circumstances of very high temperature, highly viscous liquids and highly corrosive atmospheres. 1, record 7, English, - sintered%20fibre%20media
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Techniques industrielles
- Textiles techniques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- média filtrant fritté
1, record 7, French, m%C3%A9dia%20filtrant%20fritt%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La filtration sous très forte pression ou très haute température impose l'utilisation de médias filtrants mécaniquement très résistants. Une gamme de filtres en fibres métalliques a été mise au point. [...] Les médias filtrants frittés ont atteint les performances optimales requises pour les très hautes températures, la très forte viscosité des fluides et les environnements hautement corrosifs. 1, record 7, French, - m%C3%A9dia%20filtrant%20fritt%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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