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LIP RING [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Scientific Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- retort ring
1, record 1, English, retort%20ring
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- support ring 2, record 1, English, support%20ring
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A retort ring is a laboratory tool used to support glassware, such as flasks and test tubes, over a heat source. It consists of a circular metal ring with a raised lip that helps to hold the glassware in place. [It] can be attached to a ring stand or tripod... with a clamp... to provide additional stability and security during heating or other laboratory processes. 3, record 1, English, - retort%20ring
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- anneau pour statif
1, record 1, French, anneau%20pour%20statif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- anneau de support 2, record 1, French, anneau%20de%20support
correct, masculine noun
- anneau 3, record 1, French, anneau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Percussion Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mouth
1, record 2, English, mouth
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The open part of the bell on the bottom. 2, record 2, English, - mouth
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parts of the bell are named after parts of the body. Starting at the top is a suspension ring or a means to hang the bell. This has a variety of names, and sometimes [is] called... if shaped like one, the crown. Then the neck of the bell and its shoulder. The main body of the bell drops to what is termed the waist then the lip and the mouth. 3, record 2, English, - mouth
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à percussion
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bouche
1, record 2, French, bouche
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouverture inférieure de la cloche. 2, record 2, French, - bouche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de percusión
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- boca
1, record 2, Spanish, boca
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Se distinguen diferentes partes en las campanas: la corona, el hombro, el tercio, el medio, el medio pie y el pie. [...] La arista entre el medio pie y el pie corresponde en el interior con el punto donde golpea el badajo, que es el de mayor grosor de toda la pieza. El perfil, el grosor de las paredes y el diámetro de la boca determinan el sonido. 1, record 2, Spanish, - boca
Record 3 - internal organization data 1981-02-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- V-ring seal 1, record 3, English, V%2Dring%20seal
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The V-ring seal(...) can be used for grease or oil lubricated bearing arrangements. It comprises a rubber ring with a hinged rubber lip which is pressed axially against the sealing surface. 1, record 3, English, - V%2Dring%20seal
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- joint V-Ring 1, record 3, French, joint%20V%2DRing
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le joint V-Ring (...) est employé pour des roulements lubrifiés à la graisse ou, dans certaines conditions, à l'huile. Il s'agit d'un joint en caoutchouc dont la lèvre s'applique axialement sur la surface d'appui. 1, record 3, French, - joint%20V%2DRing
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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