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POLISHING COMPOUND [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- polishing compound
1, record 1, English, polishing%20compound
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- buffing compound 2, record 1, English, buffing%20compound
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Removing Scratches in Auto Body Finish.... After the scratches had been sanded out and the surface rinsed clean, the car was ready to be buffed with rubbing compound. There are two buffing procedures : Rubbing compound and polishing compound. Rubbing compound has a coarser grit than polishing compound, so rubbing compound is applied first.... The rubbing compound leaves an invisible residue, which needs to be either washed off or wiped off immediately with a good quality automotive polishing cloth. DO NOT use paper towels because most paper is too abrasive. All of the excess compound needs to be removed before going on to the polishing step or else the coarser grit particles will get mixed in with the polishing compound. 3, record 1, English, - polishing%20compound
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polishing compound; buffing compound : terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - polishing%20compound
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pâte à polir
1, record 1, French, p%C3%A2te%20%C3%A0%20polir
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pâte à polir : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 1, French, - p%C3%A2te%20%C3%A0%20polir
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hydroxyacetic acid
1, record 2, English, hydroxyacetic%20acid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- glycolic acid 2, record 2, English, glycolic%20acid
correct
- hydroxyethanoic acid 3, record 2, English, hydroxyethanoic%20acid
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of colorless, deliquescent crystals, is soluble in water, alcohol and ether, is available commercially as a 70% solution in the form of a light straw-colored liquid whith an odour like burnt sugar, and is used for dyeing and tanning leather, in textile dyeing, in cleaning, polishing, and soldering compounds, in copper pickling, in adhesives, electroplating, breaking of petroleum emulsions, as a chelating agent for iron, in chemical milling and for pH control. 4, record 2, English, - hydroxyacetic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydroxyacetic acid: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987). 4, record 2, English, - hydroxyacetic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CH2OHCOOH or C2H4O3 or HO-CH2-CO2-H 4, record 2, English, - hydroxyacetic%20acid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acide hydroxyacétique
1, record 2, French, acide%20hydroxyac%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acide glycolique 2, record 2, French, acide%20glycolique
correct, masculine noun
- acide hydroxyéthanoïque 3, record 2, French, acide%20hydroxy%C3%A9thano%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- acide éthanoloïque 4, record 2, French, acide%20%C3%A9thanolo%C3%AFque
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acide hydroxyacétique : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987). 5, record 2, French, - acide%20hydroxyac%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CH2OHCOOH ou C2H4O3 ou HO-CH2-CO2-H 5, record 2, French, - acide%20hydroxyac%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido glicólico
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20glic%C3%B3lico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- ácido hidroxiacético 2, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20hidroxiac%C3%A9tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cristales incoloros, delicuescentes. Soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Combustible. Moderadamente tóxico. 2, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20glic%C3%B3lico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: CH2OHCOOH o C2H4O3 o HO-CH2-CO2-H 3, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20glic%C3%B3lico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 1,4-dioxane
1, record 3, English, 1%2C4%2Ddioxane
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- diethylene ether 2, record 3, English, diethylene%20ether
avoid
- diethylene oxide 2, record 3, English, diethylene%20oxide
avoid
- dioxyethylene ether 2, record 3, English, dioxyethylene%20ether
avoid
- 1,4-diethylene dioxide 2, record 3, English, 1%2C4%2Ddiethylene%20dioxide
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a colorless, stable liquid having an ethereal odor which is used as a solvent for cellulosics and for a wide range of organic products, for the industry of lacquers, paints and varnishes, as a wetting and a dispersing agent in textile processing, dye baths, stain and printing compositions, for cleaning and detergent preparations, cements, cosmetics, deodorants, fumigants, emulsions, polishing compositions, as a stabilizer for chlorinated solvents and for scintillation counters. 3, record 3, English, - 1%2C4%2Ddioxane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,4-dioxane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 4, record 3, English, - 1%2C4%2Ddioxane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 1,4-dioxane
1, record 3, French, 1%2C4%2Ddioxane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Excellent dissolvant. 2, record 3, French, - 1%2C4%2Ddioxane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,4-dioxane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 3, record 3, French, - 1%2C4%2Ddioxane
Record 3, Key term(s)
- 1,4-dioxanne
- dioxane-1,4
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- 1,4-dioxano
1, record 3, Spanish, 1%2C4%2Ddioxano
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido incoloro; olor débil; estable; miscible con agua y la mayoría de disolventes orgánicos. Muy tóxico por inhalación; es absorbido por la piel. Tolerancia 100 ppm en el aire. Inflamable; riesgo de incendio peligroso. 1, record 3, Spanish, - 1%2C4%2Ddioxano
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hexafluorophosphoric acid
1, record 4, English, hexafluorophosphoric%20acid
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hydrogen hexafluorophosphate(1-) 2, record 4, English, hydrogen%20hexafluorophosphate%281%2D%29
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless, fuming liquid, is stable in neutral and alkaline solutions, and is used in metal cleaners, electrolytic or chemical polishing agents for the formation of protective coatings for metal surfaces, and as a catalyst. 3, record 4, English, - hexafluorophosphoric%20acid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation UN 1782. 3, record 4, English, - hexafluorophosphoric%20acid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chemical formula: F6HP or HPF6 3, record 4, English, - hexafluorophosphoric%20acid
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- acide hexafluorophosphorique
1, record 4, French, acide%20hexafluorophosphorique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- hexafluorophosphate(1-) d'hydrogène 2, record 4, French, hexafluorophosphate%281%2D%29%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : F6HP ou HPF6 3, record 4, French, - acide%20hexafluorophosphorique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido hexafluorfosfórico
1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20hexafluorfosf%C3%B3rico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido fumante incoloro, estable en soluciones alcalinas y neutras. Muy tóxico. Fuerte irritante. 1, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20hexafluorfosf%C3%B3rico
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: F6HP o HPF6 2, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20hexafluorfosf%C3%B3rico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- iron(II) diiron(III) oxide
1, record 5, English, iron%28II%29%20diiron%28III%29%20oxide
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- triiron tetraoxide 1, record 5, English, triiron%20tetraoxide
correct
- black iron oxide 2, record 5, English, black%20iron%20oxide
avoid
- black rouge 2, record 5, English, black%20rouge
avoid
- ferroferric oxide 2, record 5, English, ferroferric%20oxide
avoid
- ferrosoferric oxide 3, record 5, English, ferrosoferric%20oxide
avoid
- ferroso-ferric oxide 4, record 5, English, ferroso%2Dferric%20oxide
avoid
- iron(III) oxide 5, record 5, English, iron%28III%29%20oxide
avoid
- iron(II,III) oxide 3, record 5, English, iron%28II%2CIII%29%20oxide
avoid
- iron oxide 5, record 5, English, iron%20oxide
avoid
- magnetic iron oxide 6, record 5, English, magnetic%20iron%20oxide
avoid
- magnetic oxide 7, record 5, English, magnetic%20oxide
avoid
- magnetic oxide of iron 8, record 5, English, magnetic%20oxide%20of%20iron
avoid
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A black magnetic iron oxide found in nature as magnetite, also obtained synthetically(as from iron by heating in steam or from a ferrous salt and an alkali by precipitation and oxidation), and used chiefly as a pigment and a polishing compound but also as a catalyst, in magnetic inks, in metallurgy, in ferrites for the electronic industry and in coatings for magnetic tapes. 9, record 5, English, - iron%28II%29%20diiron%28III%29%20oxide
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: Fe304 9, record 5, English, - iron%28II%29%20diiron%28III%29%20oxide
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- oxyde de fer(II) et de difer(III)
1, record 5, French, oxyde%20de%20fer%28II%29%20et%20de%20difer%28III%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tétraoxyde de trifer 1, record 5, French, t%C3%A9traoxyde%20de%20trifer
correct, masculine noun
- fer oxydulé 2, record 5, French, fer%20oxydul%C3%A9
avoid, masculine noun
- oxyde de fer magnétique 3, record 5, French, oxyde%20de%20fer%20magn%C3%A9tique
avoid, masculine noun
- oxyde ferrosoferrique 4, record 5, French, oxyde%20ferrosoferrique
avoid, masculine noun
- oxyde magnétique de fer 5, record 5, French, oxyde%20magn%C3%A9tique%20de%20fer
avoid, masculine noun
- oxyde salin 6, record 5, French, oxyde%20salin
avoid, masculine noun
- oxyde salin de fer 7, record 5, French, oxyde%20salin%20de%20fer
avoid, masculine noun
- oxyde magnétique 8, record 5, French, oxyde%20magn%C3%A9tique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Composés du fer. [...] L'oxyde magnétique Fe3O4, ou oxyde salin, constitue la pierre d'aimant naturelle; on l'obtient artificiellement par combustion du fer ou par action de la vapeur d'eau. C'est une poudre noire qu'on peut considérer comme une combinaison des deux autres oxydes [ferreux et ferrique]. 9, record 5, French, - oxyde%20de%20fer%28II%29%20et%20de%20difer%28III%29
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oxyde de fer : ce terme désigne chacun des composés du fer avec l'oxygène, comme l'oxyde ferreux (FeO), l'oxyde ferrique (Fe2O3), et l'oxyde ferrosoferrique (Fe3O4). 10, record 5, French, - oxyde%20de%20fer%28II%29%20et%20de%20difer%28III%29
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : Fe3O4 10, record 5, French, - oxyde%20de%20fer%28II%29%20et%20de%20difer%28III%29
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-07-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rubbing compound
1, record 6, English, rubbing%20compound
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Removing Scratches in Auto Body Finish.... After the scratches had been sanded out and the surface rinsed clean, the car was ready to be buffed with rubbing compound. There are two buffing procedures : Rubbing compound and polishing compound. Rubbing compound has a coarser grit than polishing compound, so rubbing compound is applied first. 2, record 6, English, - rubbing%20compound
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Some climates are hard on paint. Try cleaning up a few spots with rubbing compound ... 3, record 6, English, - rubbing%20compound
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rubbing compound: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 6, English, - rubbing%20compound
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pâte à polir
1, record 6, French, p%C3%A2te%20%C3%A0%20polir
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À gros grains. 1, record 6, French, - p%C3%A2te%20%C3%A0%20polir
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pâte à polir : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 6, French, - p%C3%A2te%20%C3%A0%20polir
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-05-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Wood Finishing
- Glass Polishing
- Surface Treatment of Metals
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Vienna chalk
1, record 7, English, Vienna%20chalk
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
German piano finishers and others used this technique for final polishing. Take sulfuric acid and add it to water(1 part to 10 parts water).... Sprinkle Vienna chalk(a nasty feeling and smelling fine grit compound) on the work piece. Pour some of the acid solution into the palm of the hand and rub the solution and chalk onto your workpiece creating a paste, which when dried can be wiped off. 2, record 7, English, - Vienna%20chalk
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Cleaning of Optics. This includes the output window and rear mirror. ... Polishing with Vienna chalk. ... Do not use Vienna chalk with coated optics. To use Vienna chalk, lay down some tissues and put about half a teaspoon of the powder on the tissues. Add a few drops of water or alcohol and mix to form a slurry.Place the face to be cleaned on the slurry and polish with a gentle circular motion. 3, record 7, English, - Vienna%20chalk
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Finition du bois
- Polissage du verre
- Traitements de surface des métaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chaux de Vienne
1, record 7, French, chaux%20de%20Vienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le finissage des métaux, notre Calcinella [marque de commerce], connue aussi comme «chaux de Vienne», est absolument irremplaçable : elle produit une boue légèrement abrasive et très dense qui garantit l'ablation de toutes imperfections dans le polissage des billes des paliers à roulement. 2, record 7, French, - chaux%20de%20Vienne
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pour les instruments argentés mats ... il faut utiliser de la chaux de Vienne mélangée avec de l'alcool à brûler, en faire une pâte un peu claire. 3, record 7, French, - chaux%20de%20Vienne
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Poudres de polissage. [...] Magnésie, oxyde de magnésium carbonisé. [...] Chaux de Vienne. 4, record 7, French, - chaux%20de%20Vienne
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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