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WINTERIZE [2 records]

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Record 1 1998-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Origins and Composition of Coal
  • Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Construction Methods
  • Property Upkeeping
DEF

The preparation of equipment for operation in conditions of winter weather; this applies to preparation not only for cold temperature, but also for snow, ice, and strong winds.

OBS

Winterize : to prepare(anything) for winter use or occupation : to winterize a house.

CONT

Builders ... are showing considerable interest in "winterization" ...

Key term(s)
  • winterizing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Origine et constitution des charbons
  • Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Procédés de construction
  • Travaux d'entretien de la propriété
CONT

Winterize: Action de préparer une voiture pur l'hiver par une mise au point générale, l'addition d'antigel, la pose des pneus d'hiver, etc. [L'Office de la langue française propose le terme «hivériser»]. [...] On peut également utiliser ce terme pour désigner la préparation annuelle d'une maison pour l'hiver: pose des contre-fenêtres, calfeutrage, etc. Dérivés possibles: hivérisation, hivérisée (voiture, maison), et hivérisant (produit).

OBS

Voir aussi «intempérisation».

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-02-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Property Upkeeping
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
  • Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
CONT

winterize the family home.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travaux d'entretien de la propriété
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
  • Isolation et acoustique architecturale
CONT

Aménager sa maison pour l'hiver.

Spanish

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