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SPONGE WOOD [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1988-06-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Heat (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- freeze-thaw stability
1, record 1, English, freeze%2Dthaw%20stability
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A non-flammable latex adhesive designed for indoor installation of felt backed vinyl sheet goods, linoleum, vinyl asbestos tile, rubber tile, sponge back carpet, latex backed carpets and jute. Use over lining felt, plywood, or wood hardboard panelling of underlayment quality and concrete above, on or below grade.... Freeze-thaw stability :-12 degrees C or higher. 1, record 1, English, - freeze%2Dthaw%20stability
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Chaleur (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- stabilité gel-dégel
1, record 1, French, stabilit%C3%A9%20gel%2Dd%C3%A9gel
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Colle de latex ininflammable conçue pour installation intérieure de feuilles de vinyle à dossier de feutre, linoléum, carreaux d'amiante-vinyle ou caoutchouc, tapis à dossier spongieux, latex et jute. Utiliser sur un support de feutre, contreplaqué, sous-plancher de bois dur et surfaces de béton à tout niveau. (...) Stabilité gel-dégel : -12 degrés C ou plus. 1, record 1, French, - stabilit%C3%A9%20gel%2Dd%C3%A9gel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
- Housework
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sponge mop
1, record 2, English, sponge%20mop
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sponge-mop 2, record 2, English, sponge%2Dmop
correct
- squeeze mop 3, record 2, English, squeeze%20mop
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Basic construction was the same on all [sponge] mops : a wood or metal handle; a plastic and/or steel wringing device; and a "mop-head"(or squeezer-plus-sponge mechanism). 1, record 2, English, - sponge%20mop
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
- Ménage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- balai-éponge
1, record 2, French, balai%2D%C3%A9ponge
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Balai muni d'une éponge et d'un système d'essorage, qui permet le lavage des sols en gardant les mains au sec. 1, record 2, French, - balai%2D%C3%A9ponge
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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