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GALVANIZATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-01-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metals Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- galvanized metal
1, record 1, English, galvanized%20metal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is galvanized metal? Galvanization is the leading method to protect metals, usually steel and iron, from environmental elements that cause corrosion, rust, and the eventual weakening of the steel. Galvanizing involves bonding a protective zinc metal coating to a thicker metal base. 1, record 1, English, - galvanized%20metal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements des métaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- métal galvanisé
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tal%20galvanis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1980-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physiotherapy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- galvanic shock 1, record 2, English, galvanic%20shock
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
galvanization : The transmission of a direct current of low electromotive force through any part of the body for the purpose of diagnosing or treating disease. 2, record 2, English, - galvanic%20shock
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physiothérapie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- excitation galvanique
1, record 2, French, excitation%20galvanique
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Électrodiagnostic de stimulation. (...) Lorsque le muscle privé de ses connexions nerveuses dégénère, sa réponse à l'excitation galvanique directe devient lente, voire galvanotonique, c'est-à-dire qu'elle se prolonge jusqu'à la rupture du courant. 1, record 2, French, - excitation%20galvanique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Galvanisation: Application de courants galvaniques à des structures vivantes (nerfs, muscles) dans une intention expérimentale diagnostique ou thérapeutique. 2, record 2, French, - excitation%20galvanique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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