TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
WELL JACKET [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-10-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- waterproofness
1, record 1, English, waterproofness
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of fabric to withstand penetration by water. 2, record 1, English, - waterproofness
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As well to ensure maximum waterproofness, the seams of the interlining [of the combat jacket] are treated with a sealing tape. 3, record 1, English, - waterproofness
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conventional waterproof fabrics are generally coated with chemicals or laminated with a film that closes the pores in fabric. 2, record 1, English, - waterproofness
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- imperméabilité à l'eau
1, record 1, French, imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère de ce qui ne se laisse pas traverser par un fluide, et spécialement par l'eau. 2, record 1, French, - imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les principales qualités du support textile pour les applications militaires sont les suivantes : Respect du camouflage; imperméabilité à l'eau; imperméabilité au vent; respirabilité [...] 1, record 1, French, - imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-10-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stirred tank bioreactor
1, record 2, English, stirred%20tank%20bioreactor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- stirred tank reactor 2, record 2, English, stirred%20tank%20reactor
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The most widely used type of reactor consisting of a tank fitted with cooling coils, or cooling jacket, and a mechanically driven impeller, as well as various ports for input and output of liquids and gasses. The degree of sophistication varies and includes fully automated and instrumented systems. 2, record 2, English, - stirred%20tank%20bioreactor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie moléculaire
- Biochimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réacteur agité
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9acteur%20agit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bioréacteur agité 2, record 2, French, bior%C3%A9acteur%20agit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le réacteur agité est généralement utilisé pour des substrats de haute viscosité et pour des enzymes possédant une activité assez faible. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9acteur%20agit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Type de bioréacteur à boucle interne dans lequel le matériel (microorganismes) en fermentation circule de manière cyclique. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9acteur%20agit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-08-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Steam-Powered Machines and Condensers
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- steam jacket
1, record 3, English, steam%20jacket
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- heating jacket 2, record 3, English, heating%20jacket
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the size solution is heated indirectly by a steam jacket around the size vat, but an open steam coil is frequently installed as well for cleaning out the size box. 3, record 3, English, - steam%20jacket
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Machines à vapeur et condenseurs
- Outillage industriel
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chemise de vapeur
1, record 3, French, chemise%20de%20vapeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- manchon de vapeur 2, record 3, French, manchon%20de%20vapeur
correct, masculine noun
- enveloppe de cylindre 3, record 3, French, enveloppe%20de%20cylindre
feminine noun
- enveloppe de vapeur 4, record 3, French, enveloppe%20de%20vapeur
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enceinte entourant un cylindre de machine à vapeur et dans laquelle est ménagé un espace annulaire où circule de la vapeur venant de la chaudière, pour éviter les condensations sur la paroi intérieure du cylindre. 3, record 3, French, - chemise%20de%20vapeur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cahier Enviroguide Phénol, 4.1.1.1.; LGRAN; BETEC; Les termes pétroliers, Dunod, 1981. 2, record 3, French, - chemise%20de%20vapeur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: