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Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- circular knitting
1, record 1, English, circular%20knitting
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- knitting in the round 2, record 1, English, knitting%20in%20the%20round
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Knitting in the round or circular knitting is a form of knitting that creates a seamless tube. 3, record 1, English, - circular%20knitting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tricotage circulaire
1, record 1, French, tricotage%20circulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tricotage en rond 2, record 1, French, tricotage%20en%20rond
correct, masculine noun
- tricot circulaire 3, record 1, French, tricot%20circulaire
correct, masculine noun
- tricot en rond 3, record 1, French, tricot%20en%20rond
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tricot en rond, aussi connu sous le nom de «tricot circulaire», est une méthode pour tricoter un tube sans couture. 3, record 1, French, - tricotage%20circulaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-09-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- case end
1, record 2, English, case%20end
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An improved method of manufacturing [a] ammunition round [that] utilizes an aluminum alloy seamless tube as a cartridge case and at least one case end seal. The seal is configured to have a unique angled slot and the case end is conically shaped by a mandrel to be press fit into the seal slot. 2, record 2, English, - case%20end
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fond de douille
1, record 2, French, fond%20de%20douille
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les algorithmes s'appliquent également à certaines traces frappées présentant des stries (typiquement celles déposées sur le fond de douille par la culasse). 2, record 2, French, - fond%20de%20douille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fire tube
1, record 3, English, fire%20tube
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- firetube 2, record 3, English, firetube
correct
- fire-tube 3, record 3, English, fire%2Dtube
correct
- firing tube 4, record 3, English, firing%20tube
- flue 5, record 3, English, flue
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A passage for conveying flame and hot gases around or through water in a steam boiler. 1, record 3, English, - fire%20tube
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Steel boilers are fabricated into one assembly of a given size and rating, usually by welding. The heat exchange surface past the firebox usually is an assembly of vertical, horizontal, or slanted tubes. The tubes may be firetube (flue gas inside, heated fluid outside) or watertube (fluid inside). 6, record 3, English, - fire%20tube
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The firing tubes are copper clad on the water side. The 2 in. OD by number 13 gauge tubes are formed by telescoping a. 030 in. hard phosphorized copper tube over a. 065 in. seamless steel tube and drawing over a mandrel and through a die for a tight bond. Long tube life is positively assured under the most aggressive conditions. 4, record 3, English, - fire%20tube
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tube de fumée
1, record 3, French, tube%20de%20fum%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tube à fumée 2, record 3, French, tube%20%C3%A0%20fum%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
- conduit de fumée 3, record 3, French, conduit%20de%20fum%C3%A9e
masculine noun
- tuyau de fumée 3, record 3, French, tuyau%20de%20fum%C3%A9e
masculine noun
- tube de flamme 4, record 3, French, tube%20de%20flamme
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chacun des tubes dans lesquels circulent les gaz chauds dans une chaudière. 2, record 3, French, - tube%20de%20fum%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hornos y calderas (Calefacción)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- conducto de humo
1, record 3, Spanish, conducto%20de%20humo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- humero 2, record 3, Spanish, humero
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tubería que une un horno a una caldera con su chimenea. 3, record 3, Spanish, - conducto%20de%20humo
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-07-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metal and Wire Drawing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sinking
1, record 4, English, sinking
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cold-drawing process used for seamless tubes. As the tube is drawn through the die without internal support, it is elongated and reduced in outside and inside diameter. The wall thickness may thus be varied as the tube passes through the sizing rolls. 2, record 4, English, - sinking
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Étirage et tréfilage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- étirage à creux
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9tirage%20%C3%A0%20creux
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-12-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- refrigeration service tube 1, record 5, English, refrigeration%20service%20tube
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- refrigeration services tube 2, record 5, English, refrigeration%20services%20tube
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Seamless copper tube in small diameters and conforming to the standard series of sizes, furnished in coils of soft temper with special inside cleanliness, dehydrated, with the ends sealed. Intended for use in refrigeration installations. 1, record 5, English, - refrigeration%20service%20tube
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Machines frigorifiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tube de réfrigération
1, record 5, French, tube%20de%20r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9ration
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tube pour usage frigorifique 2, record 5, French, tube%20pour%20usage%20frigorifique
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tube en cuivre sans soudure, de petit diamètre, conforme aux séries normales de dimensions, fourni en couronne à l'état mou, d'une propreté particulière à l'intérieur, déshumidifié, à bouts scellés; conçu pour les installations de réfrigération. 1, record 5, French, - tube%20de%20r%C3%A9frig%C3%A9ration
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-02-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Containers
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tube
1, record 6, English, tube
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations] "tube" means a large container with a water capacity greater than 454 L, that is in a seamless, cylindrical form and is capable of withstanding an internal service pressure of at least 3 450 kPa; 1, record 6, English, - tube
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tube
1, record 6, French, tube
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grand conteneur ayant une capacité en eau supérieure à 454 L, qui est en forme de cylindre sans soudure et est capable de résister à une pression interne de service d'au moins 3 450 kPa. 1, record 6, French, - tube
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-01-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pipe
1, record 7, English, pipe
noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seamless tube conforming to the particular dimensions commercially known as Standard Pipe Sizes. 1, record 7, English, - pipe
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tube sans soudure conforme aux dimensions particulières commercialement connues comme dimensions standards de tuyaux. 1, record 7, French, - tuyau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1982-11-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- A.C.R. tube 1, record 8, English, A%2EC%2ER%2E%20tube
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An A. C. R.(Air-Conditioning-Refrigeration) tube is a seamless copper tube in straight lengths, which has been degreased, dehydrated, colour-coded and sealed at the ends with plugs or caps. It is specifically intended for refrigeration and air conditioning applications. 1, record 8, English, - A%2EC%2ER%2E%20tube
Record 8, Key term(s)
- air-conditioning refrigeration tube
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tube A.C.R. 1, record 8, French, tube%20A%2EC%2ER%2E
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le tube A.C.R. (Air climatisé et réfrigération) est un tube en cuivre sans soudure, en longueurs droites, qui a été dégraissé, déshumidifié, identifié par une couleur et dont les bouts ont été scellés par des tampons ou des bouchons. Il est spécialement fabriqué pour la réfrigération et les systèmes de climatisation. 1, record 8, French, - tube%20A%2EC%2ER%2E
Record 8, Key term(s)
- tube air climatisé et réfrigération
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1982-11-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
- Gas and Oil Heating
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- oil burner tube 1, record 9, English, oil%20burner%20tube
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Small-diameter seamless copper tube of soft temper in coils, intended for used in oil burner installations. 1, record 9, English, - oil%20burner%20tube
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
- Chauffage au gaz et au mazout
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tube pour brûleur à l'huile 1, record 9, French, tube%20pour%20br%C3%BBleur%20%C3%A0%20l%27huile
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tube en cuivre, sans soudure, de petit diamètre, à l'état mou et en couronne, conçu pour les installations de brûleurs à l'huile. 1, record 9, French, - tube%20pour%20br%C3%BBleur%20%C3%A0%20l%27huile
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1982-11-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- copper drainage tube 1, record 10, English, copper%20drainage%20tube
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seamless copper tube conforming to specific dimensions, commercially known as Copper Drainage Tube(DWV). 1, record 10, English, - copper%20drainage%20tube
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tube d'évacuation en cuivre 1, record 10, French, tube%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20en%20cuivre
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tube en cuivre sans soudure, conforme à des dimensions particulières, commercialement connu sous le nom de tube d'évacuation DWV. 1, record 10, French, - tube%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20en%20cuivre
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-11-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
- Refrigeration Engineering
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- D. & S. tube 1, record 11, English, D%2E%20%26%20S%2E%20tube
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A D. & S.(Dehydrated and Sealed) tube is a seamless copper tube in coils, which has been degreased, dehydrated, treated to retard internal discolouration, and sealed at the ends with plugs or caps. It is specifically intended for refrigeration and air conditioning applications. 1, record 11, English, - D%2E%20%26%20S%2E%20tube
Record 11, Key term(s)
- dehydrated and sealed tube
- dehydrated-ends-sealed tube
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
- Techniques du froid
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tube déshumidifié et scellé 1, record 11, French, tube%20d%C3%A9shumidifi%C3%A9%20et%20scell%C3%A9
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le tube déshumidifié et scellé (D & S) est un tube en cuivre sans soudure, en couronnes, qui a été dégraissé, déshumidifié, traité pour retarder la décoloration et dont les bouts sont scellés par des tampons ou des bouchons. Il est spécialement fabriqué pour la réfrigération et les systèmes de climatisation. 1, record 11, French, - tube%20d%C3%A9shumidifi%C3%A9%20et%20scell%C3%A9
Record 11, Key term(s)
- tube D & S
- tube De & S
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-11-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- copper water tube 1, record 12, English, copper%20water%20tube
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seamless copper tube conforming to specific dimensions, commercially known as Copper Water Tube and designated as Types "K", "L" and "M". 1, record 12, English, - copper%20water%20tube
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- tube en cuivre pour l'eau 1, record 12, French, tube%20en%20cuivre%20pour%20l%27eau
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tube en cuivre, sans soudure, conforme aux dimensions particulières, commercialement connu sous le nom de tube en cuivre pour l'eau, de types K, L et M. 1, record 12, French, - tube%20en%20cuivre%20pour%20l%27eau
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-11-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- automotive service tube 1, record 13, English, automotive%20service%20tube
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Seamless copper tube of small diameter conforming to the standard series of sizes commercially known as Automotive and General Service Tube, furnished in soft temper. 1, record 13, English, - automotive%20service%20tube
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- tube pour l'industrie automobile 1, record 13, French, tube%20pour%20l%27industrie%20automobile
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tube en cuivre sans soudure, de petit diamètre, conforme aux séries standards de dimensions établies pour l'industrie automobile ou pour usages généraux, livré à l'état mou. 1, record 13, French, - tube%20pour%20l%27industrie%20automobile
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-11-16
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- cast-shell process 1, record 14, English, cast%2Dshell%20process
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A process for making seamless brass tube whereby the brass is cast in the form of a shell or tube and subsequently reduced to the finished size by a series of suitable alternate cold-drawing and annealing operations. 1, record 14, English, - cast%2Dshell%20process
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- procédé de coulée d'ébauches tubulaires 1, record 14, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20coul%C3%A9e%20d%27%C3%A9bauches%20tubulaires
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Procédé par lequel le laiton est coulé en billettes creuses. Celles-ci sont transformées en tubes sans soudure et aux dimensions finales par procédés alternés d'étirage à froid et de recuit. 1, record 14, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20coul%C3%A9e%20d%27%C3%A9bauches%20tubulaires
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1977-03-07
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Heat Exchangers
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- tube
1, record 15, English, tube
correct, noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If(...) the barrier wall [of a heat exchanger] is that of a seamless or welded tube, several tubes may be tied together into a tube bundle(...) 1, record 15, English, - tube
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Échangeurs de chaleur
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- tube
1, record 15, French, tube
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les échangeurs de chaleur à surface sont constitués, le plus souvent, par des tubes de section circulaire, fixés à leurs extrémités dans des plaques appelées plaques tubulaires. 1, record 15, French, - tube
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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