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MODIFIED WOOD [6 records]

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Record 1 2022-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Household Articles - Various
  • Heating
CONT

Toward the latter part of the seventeenth century, coal began to be used, and the English wood-burning fireplaces of the period were modified for its accommodation. Basket grates set inside of the moderately sized fireplace seem to have solved the problem better than the fixed grate, as its removal for the burning of wood is an added advantage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles ménagers divers
  • Chauffage

Spanish

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Record 2 2019-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Furniture (Various)
  • Scientific Research Facilities
OBS

Fume hoods, laboratory tables, sink units, storage cupboards and other [laboratory] furniture can be purchased as standard units or individually modified according to the needs of the customer. The furniture is made either of wood chip board or of metal sheets, depending on the client's preference. Worktops and sinks can be chosen from a wide range of materials depending on the chemical resistance requirements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mobilier divers
  • Installations de recherche scientifique

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Archaeology
  • Indigenous Arts and Culture
DEF

A tree that has been intentionally altered by Aboriginal people as part of their traditional use of the forest.

CONT

There are many kinds of culturally modified trees in the Hesquiaht [Harbor] watershed. Examples include trees with bark removed, stumps and felled for logs, trees tested for soundness, trees with scars from plank removal, relict wedges and trees cut for wood or kindling.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Archéologie
  • Arts et culture autochtones
OBS

arbre modifié pour des raisons culturelles : terme au pluriel (arbres modifiés pour des raisons culturelles) tiré du Mini-lexique du droit des autochtones et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface.

Spanish

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Record 4 2004-02-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Plant Biology
DEF

A polysaccharide that yields only d-xylose (a pentose) on acid hydrolysis.

OBS

Modified xylans occur in the hemicellulose of wood and form a high % of the alkali-soluble extract termed wood gum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

Polyoside constituant des tissus de soutien des végétaux (gommes). Son hydrolyse aboutit au «D-xylose».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
  • Biología vegetal
DEF

Pentosana correspondiente a la d-xilosa anhidra.

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Record 5 2001-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Road Construction Materials
  • Road Safety
CONT

Anti-slip surfacing on a roll. Preformed Surface Dressing is a combination of high performance polymer modified bitumen binder, flexible integral mesh and high PSV chippings. Provides an instant, non-slip surface for pedestrian traffic. Adheres to steel, dry wood, concrete and bituminous surfaces in conjunction with Cariphalte CP primer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
  • Sécurité routière
DEF

Enduit préfabriqué destiné notamment à la fabrication de bandes rugueuses.

CONT

La technique des enduits préformés consiste à préfabriquer en usine un enduit [...] (SETRA, La régulation des vitesses sur route, 1976, p. 18).

Spanish

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Record 6 1985-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forestry Operations
  • Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
DEF

Self-propelled logging machine used for hauling logging residue.

OBS

It is generally a short wood forwarder that is modified or equipped with compacting devices.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exploitation forestière
  • Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
DEF

Engin forestier automoteur servant au débardage des résidus d'exploitation.

CONT

Avec son grappin mieux adapté et son plateau muni de bras presseurs, le porteur de résidus donne un meilleur rendement.

OBS

Il s'agit généralement de porteurs de bois courts légèrement modifiés, ou munis de dispositifs de compactage.

Spanish

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