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FORCE CLOSURE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Production (Economics)
- Oil Production
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mothballing
1, record 1, English, mothballing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- moth balling 2, record 1, English, moth%20balling
correct
- mothball 3, record 1, English, mothball
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The preservation of a production facility without using it to produce, but keeping the machinery in working order and supplies available. 4, record 1, English, - mothballing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A program of extended maintenance was undertaken with the major components being "preserved" with anti-rust chemical coatings and regular inspection. This "mothballing" was put into place as an economy measure should demand ever make its use an economical proposition. At various times equipment was removed and relocated ... 5, record 1, English, - mothballing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the loss of 1, 600 jobs implies closure rather than a realistic mothball. Proper mothballing would leave enough people in place to pick up production as soon as an opportunity arises. Therefore keeping people in work must be a priority... Mothballing must be real and viable, and that has to mean keeping not just the plant, but the highly skilled work force, ready to restart production at short notice when market conditions change. 3, record 1, English, - mothballing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Production (Économie)
- Production pétrolière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mise sous cocon
1, record 1, French, mise%20sous%20cocon
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dernière solution une «mise sous cocon», c’est-à-dire un arrêt total des installations, mais sans les démonter. L’idée étant de pouvoir redémarrer un jour plus ou moins lointain. Moins efficace sur le plan industriel, cette solution pourrait tenter Total, car elle est plus facile à gérer sur un plan politique. Pour les salariés, l’impact serait néanmoins assez similaire. Et, pour l’instant, aucune raffinerie «mise sous cocon» dans le monde n’a jamais redémarré. 2, record 1, French, - mise%20sous%20cocon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'annonce faite auprès des autorités et du personnel en septembre et en octobre porte sur la suspension de l'activité du dépôt d'hydrocarbures du Boucau. Cette suspension consiste en une «mise sous cocon» des installations à fin décembre, c'est-à-dire une vidange, un dégazage et une mise en sécurité (bacs et tuyauteries). 3, record 1, French, - mise%20sous%20cocon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] la «mise sous cocon» des installations de raffinage [...] vise à les protéger contre la corrosion, dans le cadre d'un arrêt qui pourrait s'étaler sur une, voire plusieurs années. 4, record 1, French, - mise%20sous%20cocon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Priority Placement Program
1, record 2, English, Priority%20Placement%20Program
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PPP 1, record 2, English, PPP
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Priority Placement Program(PPP) is an automated mandatory placement program used to match eligible well-qualified employees, most of whom are subject to displacement, with vacant DoD [Department of Defense] position. It enables the Department to maintain a relatively stable work force during base realignment and closure, reduction in force(RIF), and other displacement actions, and minimizes the adverse effect of these actions on employees. 2, record 2, English, - Priority%20Placement%20Program
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Priority Placement Programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
- Administration militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Priority Placement Program
1, record 2, French, Priority%20Placement%20Program
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PPP 1, record 2, French, PPP
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Programme de placement prioritaire 2, record 2, French, Programme%20de%20placement%20prioritaire
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme de placement prioritaire : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement. 2, record 2, French, - Priority%20Placement%20Program
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-05-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- roll-on pilferproof closure
1, record 3, English, roll%2Don%20pilferproof%20closure
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- rolled-on pilferproof closure 2, record 3, English, rolled%2Don%20pilferproof%20closure
correct, see observation
- roll-on pilferproof cap 2, record 3, English, roll%2Don%20pilferproof%20cap
correct, see observation
- rolled-on pilferproof cap 2, record 3, English, rolled%2Don%20pilferproof%20cap
correct, see observation
- rolled-on tamper resistant closure 1, record 3, English, rolled%2Don%20tamper%20resistant%20closure
correct, see observation
- rolled-on tamper resistant cap 2, record 3, English, rolled%2Don%20tamper%20resistant%20cap
correct, see observation
- roll-on tamper resistant closure 2, record 3, English, roll%2Don%20tamper%20resistant%20closure
correct, see observation
- roll-on tamper resistant cap 2, record 3, English, roll%2Don%20tamper%20resistant%20cap
correct, see observation
- tamper-evident roll-on closure 3, record 3, English, tamper%2Devident%20roll%2Don%20closure
correct, see observation
- tamper-evident roll-on cap 2, record 3, English, tamper%2Devident%20roll%2Don%20cap
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The roll-on closure is used in the food, carbonated beverage, and pharmaceutical markets where pressure sealing is required ... A widely used version today is the tamper-evident roll-on [closure]. A tear band perforated along the bottom of the closure skirt is tucked under a locking ring during capping by a special roller. When opened by the consumer, the band separates from the closure to provide visible evidence of tampering. 4, record 3, English, - roll%2Don%20pilferproof%20closure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
roll-on cap : A type of closure made usually of metal, for application to threads on the outside surface of the neck of glass containers. Supplied as an unthreaded cap that is placed over the sealing area of the container. Then, under controlled top-pressure, the skirt is pressed against the threads by a rotating head equipped with rollers that press the metal with sufficient force to make it conform to the finish on the container, thus forming threads on the cap or closure. 5, record 3, English, - roll%2Don%20pilferproof%20closure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Although the terms "closure" and "cap" may be seen as different when standing alone, we think they should be recognized as synonyms when properly qualified. 2, record 3, English, - roll%2Don%20pilferproof%20closure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capsule à vis pression inviolable
1, record 3, French, capsule%20%C3%A0%20vis%20pression%20inviolable
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- capsule pression à vis inviolable 2, record 3, French, capsule%20pression%20%C3%A0%20vis%20inviolable
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- capsule pression à vis déchirable 2, record 3, French, capsule%20pression%20%C3%A0%20vis%20d%C3%A9chirable
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- capsule «Pilferproof» 3, record 3, French, capsule%20%C2%ABPilferproof%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
- capsule du type «Pilferproof» 3, record 3, French, capsule%20du%20type%20%C2%ABPilferproof%C2%BB
correct, feminine noun
- capsule à vis type Pilferproof 4, record 3, French, capsule%20%C3%A0%20vis%20type%20Pilferproof
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] capsule lisse qui comporte à la partie basse de la jupe une bande séparée de la partie supérieure par une ligne de perforation. Le sertissage forme la capsule en lui faisant épouser le filetage du goulot et rabat la partie inférieure sous la bague. À l'ouverture, seule la partie supérieure se dévisse tandis que la bande de garantie inférieure se détache. 3, record 3, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20vis%20pression%20inviolable
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En raison de leurs divers avantages les capsules du type «Pilferproof» ont des utilisations aussi diverses que les spiritueux, les huiles moteur ou les préparations pharmaceutiques. 3, record 3, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20vis%20pression%20inviolable
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On trouvera la notion «capsule pression à vis» dans la «Nouvelle encyclopédie internationale du conditionnement des liquides», tome 2, page 499. 2, record 3, French, - capsule%20%C3%A0%20vis%20pression%20inviolable
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-09-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Task Force Afghanistan
1, record 4, English, Task%20Force%20Afghanistan
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- TFA 1, record 4, English, TFA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
With the closure of Camp Julien, most of the Canadian Forces contingent, called Task Force Afghanistan(TFA), is now consolidated in Kandahar, about 540 km south of Kabul. 1, record 4, English, - Task%20Force%20Afghanistan
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Organisation militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Force opérationnelle en Afghanistan
1, record 4, French, Force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20en%20Afghanistan
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FOA 1, record 4, French, FOA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec la fermeture du camp Julien, la majeure partie du contingent des Forces canadiennes, appelé Force opérationnelle en Afghanistan (FOA), est maintenant regroupée à Kandahar, à quelque 540 km au sud de Kaboul. 1, record 4, French, - Force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20en%20Afghanistan
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-07-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Adson-Brown tissue forceps
1, record 5, English, Adson%2DBrown%20tissue%20forceps
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Adson Brown tissue forceps 2, record 5, English, Adson%20Brown%20tissue%20forceps
correct
- Brown-Adson tissue forceps 3, record 5, English, Brown%2DAdson%20tissue%20forceps
correct
- Brown Adson tissue forceps 4, record 5, English, Brown%20Adson%20tissue%20forceps
correct
- Adson-Brown forceps 5, record 5, English, Adson%2DBrown%20forceps
correct
- Adson Brown forceps 6, record 5, English, Adson%20Brown%20forceps
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An Adson forceps with about 16 delicate teeth on each tip. 7, record 5, English, - Adson%2DBrown%20tissue%20forceps
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Brown Adson Forceps is used for grasping delicate tissue. There are a variety of versions available. A very common Brown Adson has 7×7 teeth and measures about 4 3/4 inches in length. 8, record 5, English, - Adson%2DBrown%20tissue%20forceps
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proper name : Brown-Adson Tissue Forceps..... Features : Tip-two rows of interlocking teeth(lengthwise) ;cutter shank-horizontal serrations. Uses : Clamp force is distributed more evenly, thereby causing less trauma than Adson forceps. Used by [enterology] and plastic surgeons for wound closure. 3, record 5, English, - Adson%2DBrown%20tissue%20forceps
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pince d'Adson-Brown
1, record 5, French, pince%20d%27Adson%2DBrown
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pince Adson-Brown 2, record 5, French, pince%20Adson%2DBrown
correct, feminine noun
- pince à tissus Adson-Brown 3, record 5, French, pince%20%C3%A0%20tissus%20Adson%2DBrown
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec l'usage, il arrive que le nom de l'inventeur ou des inventeurs ne soit plus utilisé comme complément de nom, mais soit mis en apposition et se comporte, dès lors, comme un adjectif de relation. On parlera alors de «pince Adson-Brown» et non plus de «pince d'Adson-Brown». Les noms des inventeurs sont liés par un trait d'union. 4, record 5, French, - pince%20d%27Adson%2DBrown
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-01-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- roll-on cap
1, record 6, English, roll%2Don%20cap
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- rolled-on cap 1, record 6, English, rolled%2Don%20cap
correct, see observation
- roll-on screw cap 2, record 6, English, roll%2Don%20screw%20cap
correct, see observation
- roll-on closure 3, record 6, English, roll%2Don%20closure
correct, see observation
- rolled on closure 4, record 6, English, rolled%20on%20closure
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of closure made usually of metal, for application to threads on the outside surface of the neck of glass containers. Supplied as an unthreaded cap that is placed over the sealing area of the container. Then, under controlled top-pressure, the skirt is pressed against the threads by a rotating head equipped with rollers that press the metal with sufficient force to make it conform to the finish on the container, thus forming threads on the cap or closure. 1, record 6, English, - roll%2Don%20cap
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The roll-on closure is used in the food, carbonated beverage, and pharmaceutical markets where pressure sealing is required. 5, record 6, English, - roll%2Don%20cap
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although the terms "closure" and "cap" may be seen as different when standing alone, we think they should be recognized as synonyms when properly qualified. 6, record 6, English, - roll%2Don%20cap
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rolled on closure: term standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI). 6, record 6, English, - roll%2Don%20cap
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- capsule pression à vis
1, record 6, French, capsule%20pression%20%C3%A0%20vis
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- capsule à vis pression 2, record 6, French, capsule%20%C3%A0%20vis%20pression
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capsule à vis filetée sur la bague des bouteilles. Son joint intérieur coulé offre une résistance à la pression qui gardera son efficacité au rebouchage. Une fois filetée, la capsule permet, par simple rotation, de réaliser un débouchage et un rebouchage permanents. 3, record 6, French, - capsule%20pression%20%C3%A0%20vis
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-07-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Testing and Quality Control (Packaging)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- reverse ratchet torque 1, record 7, English, reverse%20ratchet%20torque
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A torque measuring device is used to measure the amount of torque developed when the closure is rotated in a counterclockwise direction without any vertical force applied. This is reverse ratchet torque. 1, record 7, English, - reverse%20ratchet%20torque
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
torque. A measurement of the force with which a closure is applied or removed. 2, record 7, English, - reverse%20ratchet%20torque
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Essais et contrôle (Emballages)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pression inverse de serrage
1, record 7, French, pression%20inverse%20de%20serrage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- force inverse de serrage 1, record 7, French, force%20inverse%20de%20serrage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pression de serrage. Mesure de la force de serrage exercée sur la capsule d'un conditionnement, après le positionnement et la rotation de cette dernière. 1, record 7, French, - pression%20inverse%20de%20serrage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-07-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Packaging Techniques
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- torque
1, record 8, English, torque
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a measurement of the force with which(...) [a] closure is applied or removed.... 1, record 8, English, - torque
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It] is a critical consideration in proper capping. 1, record 8, English, - torque
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'emballage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pression de bouchage
1, record 8, French, pression%20de%20bouchage
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- pression de serrage 2, record 8, French, pression%20de%20serrage
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de la force de serrage exercée sur la capsule d'un conditionnement, après le positionnement et la rotation de cette dernière. 2, record 8, French, - pression%20de%20bouchage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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