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TIGHT-FITTING COVER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-10-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Radiation Protection
- CBRNE Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- head-piece
1, record 1, English, head%2Dpiece
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of a respiratory protection device that is worn over the head. 1, record 1, English, - head%2Dpiece
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The headpiece is in two typical forms :[1) ] tight-fitting, in which there is a seal directly on the face in the style of a typical air-purifying filter [or 2) ] loose-fitting, in which there is no seal directly to the face. Various styles may cover the entire head or just the front portion; there may be an elastic or other means to keep the headpiece conforming approximately to the face; there may be a hood form so that the head covering continues to or below the neck and some forms are integral with a protective clothing ensemble. There may or may not be outlet valves or other air direction devices. 1, record 1, English, - head%2Dpiece
Record 1, Key term(s)
- headpiece
- head piece
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Radioprotection
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de tête
1, record 1, French, ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un appareil de protection respiratoire portée sur la tête. 1, record 1, French, - ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ensemble de tête est habituellement offert dans l'une des deux formes suivantes : [1)] pièce faciale très ajustée, où un joint d'étanchéité entre directement en contact avec le visage, comme c'est le cas avec un appareil de protection respiratoire à épuration d'air type [ou 2)] pièce faciale peu ajustée, où aucun dispositif d'étanchéité n'entre en contact avec le visage de l'utilisateur. Selon le modèle d'appareil, la pièce faciale peut couvrir toute la tête ou le visage seulement. Il peut être maintenu en place par un élastique ou un autre dispositif, prendre la forme d'un capuchon couvrant le cou ou être intégré à une tenue de protection. Enfin, la pièce faciale peut être dotée ou non de soupapes d'expiration ou d'autres dispositifs d'acheminement de l'air. 1, record 1, French, - ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Household Utensils and Appliances (General)
- Kitchen Utensils
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- casserole
1, record 2, English, casserole
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utensils of either plain or glazed earthenware, Pyrex, heatproof porcelain, heavy-enameled cast iron or stainless steel with cast-aluminium bottom; must have a tight-fitting cover. 1, record 2, English, - casserole
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement ménager (Généralités)
- Batterie de cuisine
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cocotte
1, record 2, French, cocotte
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ustensile de cuisine qui est un récipient avec anses latérales et couvercle [...] en fonte noire, en fonte émaillée, en fonte d'aluminium ou en aluminium coulé très épais. 1, record 2, French, - cocotte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de uso doméstico (Generalidades)
- Batería de cocina
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- olla
1, record 2, Spanish, olla
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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