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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Keyboard Instruments
- Percussion Instruments
- String Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hammer shank reducer
1, record 1, English, hammer%20shank%20reducer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hammer shank reducer. This piano tool is used to remove glue and reduce the size of hammer shanks to fit new hammer heads. 1, record 1, English, - hammer%20shank%20reducer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à clavier
- Instruments de musique à percussion
- Instruments de musique à cordes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- outil pour réduire le diamètre des manches de marteaux
1, record 1, French, outil%20pour%20r%C3%A9duire%20le%20diam%C3%A8tre%20des%20manches%20de%20marteaux
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 2018-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Thermal Insulation
- Types of Constructed Works
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- building insulator
1, record 2, English, building%20insulator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Building insulators install or apply special material to buildings or to the exposed surfaces of equipment to prevent or reduce heat, cold, air, sound or moisture. 2, record 2, English, - building%20insulator
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Building insulators may do some or all of the following : study building or equipment plans and quotes; advise clients on insulation materials suitable for different jobs; erect scaffolding, trestles or ladders; install heat insulation in ceilings, walls and under floors; cut insulation materials to the size required; attach insulation materials using glue, staples or tape; operate equipment to inject loose fill or foamed insulation; repair and maintain existing insulation; install insulation for vehicles and boats; install hot water cylinder wraps; install sound and fireproofing products; put draught excluders on doors; put draught sealant around doors and windows; put security stays on windows; sell insulation materials and equipment; deal with merchants. 2, record 2, English, - building%20insulator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Isolation thermique
- Types de constructions
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- calorifugeur d'immeubles
1, record 2, French, calorifugeur%20d%27immeubles
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- calorifugeuse d'immeubles 1, record 2, French, calorifugeuse%20d%27immeubles
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-10-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
- Food Additives
- Brewing and Malting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- isinglass
1, record 3, English, isinglass
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ichthyocolla 2, record 3, English, ichthyocolla
correct
- ichthyocol 3, record 3, English, ichthyocol
correct
- ichthyocoll 4, record 3, English, ichthyocoll
correct
- fish gelatin 2, record 3, English, fish%20gelatin
correct
- fish glue 5, record 3, English, fish%20glue
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a firm whitish gelatin material prepared from the dried swim bladders of certain fish. 6, record 3, English, - isinglass
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Isinglass is used as a clarifying agent for vinegar, beer, and wines. It is dissolved in organic solvents ... to produce a strong adhesive ... In the production of isinglass, the fish bladder is cut open, cleaned, and dried. The dried inner membrane of the bladder, which is the isinglass, may then be formed into sheets or ribbons or be compressed into cakes. 6, record 3, English, - isinglass
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fish glue : The distinction between gelatin, glue, and size is based only on their relative purity : the first extracts, which are mainly free of extraneous materials, are called gelatin, and the later, less pure, extracts are called glue or size. 7, record 3, English, - isinglass
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ichtyocolla
- ichtyocol
- ichtyocoll
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Brasserie et malterie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ichtyocolle
1, record 3, French, ichtyocolle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ichthyocolle 1, record 3, French, ichthyocolle
correct, feminine noun
- colle de poisson 2, record 3, French, colle%20de%20poisson
correct, feminine noun
- isinglass 3, record 3, French, isinglass
correct, masculine noun
- colle anglaise 1, record 3, French, colle%20anglaise
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colle présentée en pains, en feuilles ou en lamelles, préparée par dessiccation de la vessie natatoire de certains poissons. 4, record 3, French, - ichtyocolle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On l'utilise pour le collage des vins, des bières et pour rendre adhésifs certains enduits. On l'additionne souvent de gélatine [...] 5, record 3, French, - ichtyocolle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pegamentos y adhesivos (Industrias)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Fabricación de cerveza y malta
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- colapez
1, record 3, Spanish, colapez
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Hardware
- Wood Finishing
- Construction Finishing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- glass paper
1, record 4, English, glass%20paper
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- glasspaper 2, record 4, English, glasspaper
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paper coated with glue on which is sprinkled broken glass of a definite grain size; used for rubbing down surfaces. 2, record 4, English, - glass%20paper
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nowadays, glasspaper also refers to an abrasive paper, not necessarily always composed of glass (flint, garnet, corundum and similar powders are used), in which the fine grit is bonded to cloth or paper and is used for smoothing many types of surfaces, particularly wood. 3, record 4, English, - glass%20paper
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie générale
- Finition du bois
- Finitions (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- papier de verre
1, record 4, French, papier%20de%20verre
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- papier verré 1, record 4, French, papier%20verr%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de papier abrasif dont la surface est enduite de poudre de verre. 2, record 4, French, - papier%20de%20verre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aujourd'hui la poudre de verre est rarement utilisé et est remplacée par la poudre de silex ou d'autres matériaux abrasifs, de sorte que le terme «papier de verre» en est venu à désigner aussi et plus ou moins abusivement, tous les papiers abrasifs de façon générale. 2, record 4, French, - papier%20de%20verre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ferretería general
- Pulido de la madera
- Acabado (Construcción)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- papel de vidrio
1, record 4, Spanish, papel%20de%20vidrio
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papel fuerte sobre el cual, previamente embardunado con cola, se espolvorean polvos y granos [...] de vidrio y que sirve como abrasivo para alisar y pulir metales, maderas y otras materias. 2, record 4, Spanish, - papel%20de%20vidrio
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-06-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Wood Products
- Plywood
- Natural Construction Materials
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- finger jointed plywood
1, record 5, English, finger%20jointed%20plywood
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
finger jointed plywood : Plywood obtained by glue assembling two or more panels with edges machined to interlock to obtain an increase in size. [Term and definition standardized by ISO. ] 1, record 5, English, - finger%20jointed%20plywood
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See record "finger joint/joint à entures multiples." 2, record 5, English, - finger%20jointed%20plywood
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Produits du bois
- Contreplaqués
- Matériaux de construction naturels
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- panneau de contreplaqué assemblé par entures multiples
1, record 5, French, panneau%20de%20contreplaqu%C3%A9%20assembl%C3%A9%20par%20entures%20multiples
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- contreplaqué assemblé par entures multiples 1, record 5, French, contreplaqu%C3%A9%20assembl%C3%A9%20par%20entures%20multiples
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
panneaux assemblés par entures multiples : Contreplaqué obtenu en assemblant et collant deux ou plusieurs panneaux contreplaqués, dont les rives ont été préalablement usinées de façon à s'imbriquer les unes dans les autres afin d'en accroître la dimension. 2, record 5, French, - panneau%20de%20contreplaqu%C3%A9%20assembl%C3%A9%20par%20entures%20multiples
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Voir la fiche «joint à entures multiples/finger joint». 1, record 5, French, - panneau%20de%20contreplaqu%C3%A9%20assembl%C3%A9%20par%20entures%20multiples
Record 5, Key term(s)
- panneaux de contreplaqué assemblés par entures multiples
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-01-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
- Paper Manufacturing Processes
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sizing additive
1, record 6, English, sizing%20additive
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any material used in the internal sizing or surface sizing of paper and paperboard. 1, record 6, English, - sizing%20additive
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Typical agents are rosin, alum, alkaline size, glue, gelatin, starch, modified cellulose, synthetic resins, lattices and waxes. 1, record 6, English, - sizing%20additive
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
- Fabrication du papier
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- adjuvant de collage
1, record 6, French, adjuvant%20de%20collage
masculine 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 2000-02-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Planting Techniques (Farming)
- Nurseries (Farming)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Japanese paperpot container
1, record 7, English, Japanese%20paperpot%20container
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Japanese paperpot 1, record 7, English, Japanese%20paperpot
correct
- paperpot 2, record 7, English, paperpot
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A seedling container made of 3 different biodegradable qualities of paper which comes packed flat and opens to form a honeycomb of several hundred cavities. 3, record 7, English, - Japanese%20paperpot%20container
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
During the time that the seedlings grow to usable size, the glue that initially holds the individual containers together dissolves, allowing the containers to be separated for outplanting. 2, record 7, English, - Japanese%20paperpot%20container
Record 7, Key term(s)
- paperpot container system
- paper pot system
- paper pot
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de plantation
- Pépinières
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- godet-papier japonais
1, record 7, French, godet%2Dpapier%20japonais
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- pot de papier 1, record 7, French, pot%20de%20papier
masculine noun
- paperpot 1, record 7, French, paperpot
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comme le nom l'indique, les pots de papier ou paperpots ont été inventés au Japon [...] Les semis sont placés dans de petits tubes de papier individuels [...] Les tubes sont fabriqués en blocs de 39 à 1 400 unités; ces blocs sont livrés plats et se déplient en forme de nid d'abeilles pour permettre d'y placer le mélange de terre. La colle qui sert à relier les godets est soluble dans l'eau, ce qui permet de les séparer très facilement lors de la plantation. [...] Le papier contient des fibres artificielles et des produits chimiques qui lui permettent de résister aux agents de décomposition présents dans le sol jusqu'à la formation de racines fermes. 1, record 7, French, - godet%2Dpapier%20japonais
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-08-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Plywood
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tapeless splicer 1, record 8, English, tapeless%20splicer
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tapeless splicing is used to form face-veneer panels from several pieces. The backs and faces are glued to the cross bands and the core. The edges of the core are planed on the jointer. The core stock is edge glued and cut to panel size by a clipper machine.... All the plies are then ready to be glued into a sheet. Glue is applied to the sheets of veneer as they go through large rollers.... After the glue is applied to the cross-banded layers, core, face, and back panels, the press-gluing operation begins. The use of the giant hot press... is one of the crucial steps in the manufacture of plywood. Extreme pressure and controlled heat are used to cure(set) the adhesive.... After heating and pressing, skinner and trim saws cut the panel edges and stack the panels in one automatic operation.... 2, record 8, English, - tapeless%20splicer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Contreplaqués
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- jointeuse sans ruban
1, record 8, French, jointeuse%20sans%20ruban
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-08-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Art Supplies
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Painting (Arts)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- distemper
1, record 9, English, distemper
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... water-base paints using binders of glue size, and sometimes casein. 2, record 9, English, - distemper
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loosely applied to any paint that is used for flat wall decoration, murals, and large scene paintings. 2, record 9, English, - distemper
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pure distemper as distinguished from tempera [with egg yolk] makes use of size only. 3, record 9, English, - distemper
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Matériel d'artistes
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Peinture (Arts)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- détrempe
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9trempe
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- peinture à la colle 2, record 9, French, peinture%20%C3%A0%20la%20colle
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- peinture à la détrempe 3, record 9, French, peinture%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9trempe
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- détrempe simple 4, record 9, French, d%C3%A9trempe%20simple
correct, feminine noun
- peinture à l'eau 5, record 9, French, peinture%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Peinture dont le liant, en dissolution dans l'eau, est constitué par une colle. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 6, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9trempe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette peinture est réservée aux grands travaux, par exemple aux décors de théâtre. 7, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9trempe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On désigne couramment ces peintures par l'expression - rejetée par les normes françaises - de peintures à l'eau. 5, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9trempe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
peinture à la colle; peinture à la détrempe; détrempe : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR. 8, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9trempe
Record 9, Key term(s)
- blanc gélatineux
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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