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WHISKER [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-01-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sideburn
1, record 1, English, sideburn
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- burnside 2, record 1, English, burnside
correct, officially approved
- side burn 3, record 1, English, side%20burn
correct
- side whisker 3, record 1, English, side%20whisker
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The continuation of the hairline in front of the ears. 4, record 1, English, - sideburn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sideburn; burnside; side burn; side whisker : terms generally used in the plural. 5, record 1, English, - sideburn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sideburn; burnside: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 1, English, - sideburn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
wide sideburns 7, record 1, English, - sideburn
Record 1, Key term(s)
- sideburns
- side burns
- burnsides
- burn side
- burn sides
- side whiskers
- sidewhisker
- sidewhiskers
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- favori
1, record 1, French, favori
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les favoris sont des touffes de poils poussées sur les joues de chaque côté du visage. 2, record 1, French, - favori
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
favori : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - favori
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
favori : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 1, French, - favori
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
favoris à large base 5, record 1, French, - favori
Record 1, Key term(s)
- favoris
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-10-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Materials Engineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- metal-matrix composite
1, record 2, English, metal%2Dmatrix%20composite
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MMC 1, record 2, English, MMC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- metal matrix composite 2, record 2, English, metal%20matrix%20composite
correct
- MMC 3, record 2, English, MMC
correct
- MMC 3, record 2, English, MMC
- metallic-matrix composite 4, record 2, English, metallic%2Dmatrix%20composite
correct
- metal matrix composite material 5, record 2, English, metal%20matrix%20composite%20material
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A composite material in which one constituent is a metal or alloy forming at least one percolating network. The other constituent is embedded in this metal matrix and usually serves as reinforcement. 3, record 2, English, - metal%2Dmatrix%20composite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
X-ray welding of metal-matrix composites.... MMCs are composed of a metal(usually Ti or Al) within which a reinforcing ceramic(usually Al2O3 or SiC) particulate, whisker, or fiber is imbedded. These materials are lighter and have superior mechanical and thermal properties as compared to the base metal and are finding widespread use in many areas. They have great potential for use in the aerospace industry, provided a joining process that maintains the strength of the material can be found. 1, record 2, English, - metal%2Dmatrix%20composite
Record 2, Key term(s)
- metallic matrix composite
- metal-matrix composite material
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génie des matériaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- matériau composite à matrice métallique
1, record 2, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CMM 2, record 2, French, CMM
correct
- MMC 3, record 2, French, MMC
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- composite à matrice métallique 4, record 2, French, composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, masculine noun
- CMM 5, record 2, French, CMM
correct
- CMM 5, record 2, French, CMM
- matériau composite métallique 6, record 2, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20composite%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, masculine noun
- composite métallique 7, record 2, French, composite%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les matériaux composites à matrice métallique (CMM) allient les avantages des composites organiques et des alliages métalliques. Ils sont composés d'une matrice métallique et de renforts particulaires ou fibreux. 2, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les matériaux composites à matrice métallique (MMCs) sont de plus en plus utilisés industriellement car leurs propriétés mécaniques sont meilleures que celles des alliages non renforcés. Les alliages d'aluminium sont généralement renforcés par des particules de carbure de silicium (SiC). Ce type de composite est réputé pour sa résistance spécifique et sa résistance à l'usure élevées mais également pour sa faible usinabilité. 3, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Un matériau composite métallique est constitué d'un alliage métallique associé à des fibres dont la présence augmente considérablement les propriétés mécaniques et la tenue en température. 6, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'utilisation des matériaux composites à des températures supérieures à 300 °C interdit pratiquement l'usage des matrices organiques. La possibilité de noyer l'élément de renforcement dans une matrice métallique permet de franchir ce seuil de température. 8, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20composite%20%C3%A0%20matrice%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-05-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metallurgy - General
- Mineralogy
- Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- whisker
1, record 3, English, whisker
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- crystal whisker 2, record 3, English, crystal%20whisker
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Single crystals of extremely high strength, often made from alumina and silicon. 3, record 3, English, - whisker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... copper whiskers [are] formed by reduction of copper iodide. 2, record 3, English, - whisker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... whiskers often have unique electrical, magnetic, or surface properties. [The] crystal structure of whiskers is virtually perfect ... 2, record 3, English, - whisker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
whisker; crystal whisker : terms usually used in the plural. 4, record 3, English, - whisker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
whiskers: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 3, English, - whisker
Record 3, Key term(s)
- whiskers
- crystal whiskers
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie générale
- Minéralogie
- Chimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trichite
1, record 3, French, trichite
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- barbe 2, record 3, French, barbe
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
- moustache 3, record 3, French, moustache
feminine noun
- whisker 4, record 3, French, whisker
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En métallurgie, filament monocristallin de résistance à la rupture très élevée qui se développe à partir d'une surface métallique [...] 5, record 3, French, - trichite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les trichites possèdent des propriétés mécaniques [...] exceptionnelles, dues à leur structure de monocristal presque sans défaut permettant d'accéder aux valeurs mécaniques de résistance des cristaux parfaits. 6, record 3, French, - trichite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trichite; barbe; whisker : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 7, record 3, French, - trichite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'usage du terme «whisker» est déconseillé par le Ministère de la défense de la France. 7, record 3, French, - trichite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
barbes; trichites : termes normalisés par l'ISO et recommandés par le Ministère de la Défense de la France. 8, record 3, French, - trichite
Record 3, Key term(s)
- barbes
- trichites
- whiskers
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-02-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Naval Mines
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- firing whisker
1, record 4, English, firing%20whisker
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
firing whisker : Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 4, English, - firing%20whisker
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mines marines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pointe de mise de feu
1, record 4, French, pointe%20de%20mise%20de%20feu
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pointe de mise de feu : Terminologie adoptée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 4, French, - pointe%20de%20mise%20de%20feu
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-09-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- whisker pole 1, record 5, English, whisker%20pole
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A light whisker pole may be used to wing out the jib so that it will draw more effectively. 1, record 5, English, - whisker%20pole
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tangon
1, record 5, French, tangon
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour bien déborder le foc à l'extérieur, on peut se servir d'un tangon (...) 1, record 5, French, - tangon
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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