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GRAB SAMPLE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-10-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- grab sample
1, record 1, English, grab%20sample
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- spot sample 2, record 1, English, spot%20sample
correct, standardized
- snap sample 3, record 1, English, snap%20sample
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A discrete sample taken randomly (with regard to time and/or location) from a body of water. 2, record 1, English, - grab%20sample
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grab sample; spot sample; snap sample : terms and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - grab%20sample
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Traitement des eaux
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échantillon instantané
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20instantan%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- échantillon ponctuel 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20ponctuel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- échantillon localisé 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20localis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échantillon discret prélevé dans une masse d'eau de façon aléatoire (en ce qui concerne le moment et/ou l'emplacement). 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chantillon%20instantan%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
échantillon ponctuel; échantillon localisé : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chantillon%20instantan%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Tratamiento del agua
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- muestra puntual
1, record 1, Spanish, muestra%20puntual
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- muestra instantánea 2, record 1, Spanish, muestra%20instant%C3%A1nea
correct, feminine noun
- muestra fortuita 2, record 1, Spanish, muestra%20fortuita
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Muestra discontinua de un cuerpo de agua tomada de forma aleatoria (con relación al momento y/o a la localización). 2, record 1, Spanish, - muestra%20puntual
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Oceanography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- grab sampler
1, record 2, English, grab%20sampler
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sampling device, often spring loaded, that bites a chunk of sediment out of the sea bed. 2, record 2, English, - grab%20sampler
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A grab sampler generally consists of a pair of jaws, which closes upon impacting the bottom, and brings a small(a few cubic inches...) sample of the bottom material to the surface for identification and analysis on board ship, and later in a shore-based laboratory. The jaws close either by means of a mechanical device that holds the jaws apart by the tension of their weight force during descent, but releases on striking the bottom, or by a spring that snaps the jaws shut as soon as the jaws strike the bottom. 3, record 2, English, - grab%20sampler
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Océanographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- benne
1, record 2, French, benne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil utilisé pour prélever un sédiment. 2, record 2, French, - benne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il consiste généralement soit en une paire de mâchoires qui se referment sur le sédiment, soit en un godet qui se retourne en mordant dans le sédiment lorsqu'il touche le fond [de l'océan]. 2, record 2, French, - benne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-11-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- box-grab sample 1, record 3, English, box%2Dgrab%20sample
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sediment sample taken by box grab. 2, record 3, English, - box%2Dgrab%20sample
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Surface sediments can be sampled using box cores or grabs. 3, record 3, English, - box%2Dgrab%20sample
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- échantillon prélevé en caisse
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20pr%C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20en%20caisse
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-07-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Placement of Concrete
- Concrete Construction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- grab sample
1, record 4, English, grab%20sample
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is acceptable to take a grab sample from discharge units such as truck mixers, providing that the sample is taken between the 5 and 95 per cent points of the discharge and the purpose of the test is to obtain a rapid check on slump or air content. 1, record 4, English, - grab%20sample
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mise en place du béton
- Bétonnage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- échantillon pris au hasard
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20pris%20au%20hasard
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- échantillon prélevé au hasard 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20pr%C3%A9lev%C3%A9%20au%20hasard
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est permis de prélever un échantillon pris au hasard dans le matériel de livraison tel que camions malaxeurs, pourvu que l'échantillon ne provienne pas des premiers ni des derniers 5 pour cent du déversement de la charge et que l'essai ne vise qu'à faire une vérification rapide de l'affaissement ou de la teneur en air. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9chantillon%20pris%20au%20hasard
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-06-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Pumps
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- grab sampling pump 1, record 5, English, grab%20sampling%20pump
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Equipment used to sample :-direct reading;-collection device;-grab sampling pump. 1, record 5, English, - grab%20sampling%20pump
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Pompes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pompe pour prélèvements instantanés
1, record 5, French, pompe%20pour%20pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vements%20instantan%C3%A9s
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le prélèvement d'un échantillon d'eau est une opération délicate [...] Le prélèvement instantané n'est qu'un reflet de la composition de l'eau qui a un caractère évolutif, surtout vis-à-vis des phénomènes de pollution. [...] Le prélèvement en continu, grâce à des dispositifs automatiques [...] peut donner une représentation moyenne de ces phénomènes [...] 2, record 5, French, - pompe%20pour%20pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vements%20instantan%C3%A9s
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans le cas d'une pompe, les prélèvements se situeront normalement au terme d'une épreuve de pompage ininterrompue d'une durée totale de l'ordre de 30 heures [...] 2, record 5, French, - pompe%20pour%20pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vements%20instantan%C3%A9s
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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