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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Protection of Life
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- eye-wash station
1, record 1, English, eye%2Dwash%20station
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- eye wash station 2, record 1, English, eye%20wash%20station
correct
- eyewash station 2, record 1, English, eyewash%20station
correct
- eye washing fountain 3, record 1, English, eye%20washing%20fountain
- eyewash fountain 4, record 1, English, eyewash%20fountain
- eye wash fountain 5, record 1, English, eye%20wash%20fountain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Porta-Stream eye wash station releases criss-cross streams of water at a touch, for a quick, complete flooding of eyes to decontaminate faster.... [Source : Catalogue de la cie Levitt-Safety Limited]. 6, record 1, English, - eye%2Dwash%20station
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... Safe handling and storage can be accomplished if the following procedures are followed: ... provide easy access to eye-wash stations, showers or other source of fresh water, for emergency use .... 7, record 1, English, - eye%2Dwash%20station
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
eyewash: a liquid used in bathing the eyes: an eye douche. 8, record 1, English, - eye%2Dwash%20station
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
eye wash station; eyewash station: terms taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 2, record 1, English, - eye%2Dwash%20station
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bassin oculaire
1, record 1, French, bassin%20oculaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- douche oculaire automatique 2, record 1, French, douche%20oculaire%20automatique
correct, feminine noun
- fontaine pour irrigation oculaire 3, record 1, French, fontaine%20pour%20irrigation%20oculaire
correct, feminine noun
- bain oculaire automatique 4, record 1, French, bain%20oculaire%20automatique
see observation, masculine noun
- poste pour le lavage des yeux 5, record 1, French, poste%20pour%20le%20lavage%20des%20yeux
masculine noun
- douche oculaire 6, record 1, French, douche%20oculaire
feminine noun
- poste rince-œil 6, record 1, French, poste%20rince%2D%26oelig%3Bil
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Installation sanitaire avec bains-douches : des bassins oculaires devraient être installés près des postes de travail où la projection de substances irritantes ou corrosives peuvent se produire. 7, record 1, French, - bassin%20oculaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les établissements industriels où existe un risque de brûlures chimiques devraient être pourvus de douches spéciales d'urgence et de fontaines pour les irrigations oculaires. 3, record 1, French, - bassin%20oculaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bain oculaire automatique : Enviroguide Acide sulfurique 9.1.7; Prévention des accidents, OLF, n° 222; Catalogue Canlab. 4, record 1, French, - bassin%20oculaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
douche oculaire; poste rince-œil : termes tirés du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 6, record 1, French, - bassin%20oculaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
- Protección de las personas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- lavaojos
1, record 1, Spanish, lavaojos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- estación de regadera con lavaojos 2, record 1, Spanish, estaci%C3%B3n%20de%20regadera%20con%20lavaojos
correct, feminine noun
- fuente lavaojos 2, record 1, Spanish, fuente%20lavaojos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Equipo provisto de dos regaderas que vierten rocío de agua sobre los ojos para lavarlos, en caso de haber sido afectados por agentes agresivos. 3, record 1, Spanish, - lavaojos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-09-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Breeding
- Biotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- criss-crossing
1, record 2, English, criss%2Dcrossing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- crisscrossing 2, record 2, English, crisscrossing
correct
- criss-cross breeding 3, record 2, English, criss%2Dcross%20breeding
correct
- crisscross breeding 2, record 2, English, crisscross%20breeding
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of breeding domestic animals involving the use of purebred sires to two breeds alternatively or crossbred females of the same breeds in such an order that the females are always bred to the males with which they have least blood in common. 4, record 2, English, - criss%2Dcrossing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
criss-cross breeding : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 5, record 2, English, - criss%2Dcrossing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Amélioration génétique des animaux
- Biotechnologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- croisement alternatif
1, record 2, French, croisement%20alternatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de croisement entre deux races. 2, record 2, French, - croisement%20alternatif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On emploie alternativement à chaque génération un mâle appartenant à chacune des races parentales. On pratique ainsi entre deux races bovines à viande : la limousine et la charolaise, ainsi qu'entre races de volailles. 2, record 2, French, - croisement%20alternatif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mejoramiento genético de animales
- Biotecnología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cruzamiento alternativo
1, record 2, Spanish, cruzamiento%20alternativo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-09-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Home Furniture
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- snack table
1, record 3, English, snack%20table
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This modern black finished snack table has sufficient space for you to place your snacks, drinks and even meals. Its silver metal base, with criss-cross details, provides sturdy support along with an elegant touch that will suit any décor. 2, record 3, English, - snack%20table
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier domestique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- table casse-croûte
1, record 3, French, table%20casse%2Dcro%C3%BBte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette table casse-croûte moderne, en riche fini noir, fournit assez d'espace pour vous laisser manger vos repas, vos collations et même déposer vos boissons! Sa base en métal argenté, avec un motif croisé, offre un support robuste et donne de l'élégance à n'importe quel décor. 1, record 3, French, - table%20casse%2Dcro%C3%BBte
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-10-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- emergency eye wash station
1, record 4, English, emergency%20eye%20wash%20station
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- emergency eyewash station 2, record 4, English, emergency%20eyewash%20station
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Portable emergency eye wash station. The Porta-Stream eye wash station releases criss-cross streams of water at a touch, for a quick, complete flooding of eyes to decontaminate faster, when seconds count. Made of high-impact polyethylene, it holds six gallons of water. Complete with hanging bracket. No plumbing, pipes or tanks needed. 1, record 4, English, - emergency%20eye%20wash%20station
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poste d'urgence pour le lavage des yeux
1, record 4, French, poste%20d%27urgence%20pour%20le%20lavage%20des%20yeux
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- lave-yeux d'urgence 2, record 4, French, lave%2Dyeux%20d%27urgence
proposal, masculine noun
- douche oculaire automatique d'urgence 2, record 4, French, douche%20oculaire%20automatique%20d%27urgence
proposal, feminine noun
- douche oculaire automatique 3, record 4, French, douche%20oculaire%20automatique
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Poste d'urgence portatif pour le lavage des yeux. Le poste de lavage des yeux. Porta-Stream répand des jets d'eau qui se croisent dès qu'on le touche, pour noyer complètement les yeux et les nettoyer plus rapidement lorsque les secondes comptent. En polyéthylène à haute résistance aux chocs, il peut contenir six gallons d'eau. Au complet avec support de suspension. Pas besoin de plomberie, de tuyaux ni de réservoirs. 1, record 4, French, - poste%20d%27urgence%20pour%20le%20lavage%20des%20yeux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lave-yeux d'urgence : D'après «lave-yeux», source AFNOR-28, 1983, page 610. 2, record 4, French, - poste%20d%27urgence%20pour%20le%20lavage%20des%20yeux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-02-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tinguaite
1, record 5, English, tinguaite
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A textural variety of phonolite(extrusive equivalent of nepheline syenite), typically found in dykes, and characterized by conspicuous acicular crystals of acmite arranged in radial or criss-cross patterns in the groundmass. 2, record 5, English, - tinguaite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The phenocrysts are equigranular alkali feldspar and nepheline. 2, record 5, English, - tinguaite
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tinguaïte
1, record 5, French, tingua%C3%AFte
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variété texturale de la phonolite (équivalent extrusif de la syénite néphélinique) trouvée typiquement dans des dykes et caractérisée par des cristaux aciculaires bien visibles d'acmite disposés selon une géométrie radiale ou entrecroisés dans la matrice. 2, record 5, French, - tingua%C3%AFte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les phénocristaux sont composés de feldspath alcalin et de néphéline équigranulaires. 2, record 5, French, - tingua%C3%AFte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-04-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- linear disintegration ridge
1, record 6, English, linear%20disintegration%20ridge
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- linear ice-block ridge 2, record 6, English, linear%20ice%2Dblock%20ridge
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Till may also be squeezed into fracture systems or crevasses in the marginal zone of a receding ice sheet and form a criss-cross, irregular pattern of straight ridges that is more or less oblique to the direction of ice flow; some ridges, however, are transverse and some parallel to this direction. Such crevasse fillings have also been termed linear disintegration ridges 1, record 6, English, - linear%20disintegration%20ridge
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- crête linéaire de désagrégation
1, record 6, French, cr%C3%AAte%20lin%C3%A9aire%20de%20d%C3%A9sagr%C3%A9gation
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 1989-01-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
- Municipal Law
- Environmental Law
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sanitary code
1, record 7, English, sanitary%20code
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- health regulations 2, record 7, English, health%20regulations
correct, plural
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Municipalities, townships, villages and other arms of bureaucracy that criss-cross America maintain sanitary codes which delineate methods of sewage disposal, solid wastes disposal, and more recently, air and water pollution prevention and control methods. These codes, of course, are primarily based on public health and hygiene considerations. 1, record 7, English, - sanitary%20code
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
- Droit municipal
- Droit environnemental
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- règlement sanitaire
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A8glement%20sanitaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En France, le règlement sanitaire départemental interdit l'utilisation d'incinérateurs individuels, sauf dérogation préfectorale. Pourtant, (...) ils constituent, en milieu rural, un moyen d'éliminer les ordures beaucoup plus hygiénique que la décharge brute tolérée au mépris des règlements. 2, record 7, French, - r%C3%A8glement%20sanitaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-04-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- "Criss-cross", street-address directory, Metropolitan Montreal
1, record 8, English, %5C%22Criss%2Dcross%5C%22%2C%20street%2Daddress%20directory%2C%20Metropolitan%20Montreal
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- "Criss-cross", suburban Montreal street-address directory 1, record 8, English, %5C%22Criss%2Dcross%5C%22%2C%20suburban%20Montreal%20street%2Daddress%20directory
former designation, correct, Canada
- Lovell's Montreal suburban "criss-cross" cross reference directory 1, record 8, English, Lovell%27s%20Montreal%20suburban%20%5C%22criss%2Dcross%5C%22%20cross%20reference%20directory
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1974/75-xx :"Criss-cross", street-address directory Metropolitan Montreal; 1973/74-1974/75 :"Criss-cross", suburban Montreal street-address directory; 1962-1972/73 : Lovell' s Montreal suburban "criss-cross" cross reference directory. Information found in the DOBIS data base. 1, record 8, English, - %5C%22Criss%2Dcross%5C%22%2C%20street%2Daddress%20directory%2C%20Metropolitan%20Montreal
Record 8, Key term(s)
- "Criss-cross" directory
- Montreal street-address directory
- Metropolitan Montreal street-address directory
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- "Criss-cross", l'annuaire rue-adresse, Montréal métropolitain
1, record 8, French, %5C%22Criss%2Dcross%5C%22%2C%20l%27annuaire%20rue%2Dadresse%2C%20Montr%C3%A9al%20m%C3%A9tropolitain
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- "Criss-cross", l'annuaire rue-adresse des banlieues de Montréal 1, record 8, French, %5C%22Criss%2Dcross%5C%22%2C%20l%27annuaire%20rue%2Dadresse%20des%20banlieues%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al
correct, Canada
- Lovell's annuaire "criss-cross" des banlieues de Montréal avec renvois complétifs 1, record 8, French, Lovell%27s%20annuaire%20%5C%22criss%2Dcross%5C%22%20des%20banlieues%20de%20Montr%C3%A9al%20avec%20renvois%20compl%C3%A9tifs
former designation, correct, Canada
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1974/75-xx : "Criss-cross", l'annuaire rue-adresse, Montréal métropolitain; 1973/74-1974/75 : "Criss-cross", l'annuaire rue-adresse des banlieues de Montréal; 1962-1972/73 : Lovell's annuaire "criss-cross" des banlieues de Montréal avec renvois complétifs. Informations retrouvées dans la base de données DOBIS. 1, record 8, French, - %5C%22Criss%2Dcross%5C%22%2C%20l%27annuaire%20rue%2Dadresse%2C%20Montr%C3%A9al%20m%C3%A9tropolitain
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Annuaire "Criss-cross"
- Annuaire rue-adresse de Montréal
- Annuaire rue-adresse de Montréal métropolitain
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-03-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- portable emergency eye wash station
1, record 9, English, portable%20emergency%20eye%20wash%20station
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Portable emergency eye wash station. The Porta-Stream eye wash station releases criss-cross streams of water at a touch, for a quick, complete flooding of eyes to decontaminate faster, when seconds count. Made of high-impact polyethylene, it holds six gallons of water. Complete with hanging bracket. No plumbing, pipes or tanks needed. 1, record 9, English, - portable%20emergency%20eye%20wash%20station
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- poste d'urgence portatif pour le lavage des yeux
1, record 9, French, poste%20d%27urgence%20portatif%20pour%20le%20lavage%20des%20yeux
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Poste d'urgence portatif pour le lavage des yeux. Le poste de lavage des yeux Porta-Stream répand des jets d'eau qui se croisent dès qu'on le touche, pour noyer complètement les yeux et les nettoyer plus rapidement lorsque les secondes comptent. En polyéthylène à haute résistance aux chocs, il peut contenir six gallons d'eau. Au complet avec support de suspension. Pas besoin de plomberie, de tuyau ni de réservoirs. 1, record 9, French, - poste%20d%27urgence%20portatif%20pour%20le%20lavage%20des%20yeux
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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