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WIRE PRODUCT [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
- Long-Distance Pipelines
- Electric Power Distribution
- Continuous Handling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- continuous transmission commodity
1, record 1, English, continuous%20transmission%20commodity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A product, such as] electricity, crude oil, natural gas, or any tangible personal property that is transportable by means of a wire, pipeline, or other conduit. 1, record 1, English, - continuous%20transmission%20commodity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Canalisations à grande distance
- Distribution électrique
- Manutention continue
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- produit transporté en continu
1, record 1, French, produit%20transport%C3%A9%20en%20continu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Produit tel que] l'électricité, le pétrole brut, le gaz naturel ou tout bien meuble corporel qui est transportable au moyen d'un fil, d'un pipeline ou d'une autre canalisation. 1, record 1, French, - produit%20transport%C3%A9%20en%20continu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metal Extrusion
- Steel
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bloom
1, record 2, English, bloom
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A billet is a] semi-finished steel product with a square cross section up to 155 mm x 155 mm. This product is either rolled or continuously cast and is then transformed by rolling to obtain finished products like wire rod, merchant bars and other sections. The range of semi-finished products above 155 mm x 155 mm are called blooms. 2, record 2, English, - bloom
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Extrusion (Métallurgie)
- Acier
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bloom
1, record 2, French, bloom
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le métal en fusion est affiné pour enlever les impuretés et développer la composition désirée. L'acier liquide est coulé en blooms, en brames ou en billettes, puis ces produits semi-finis sont façonnés dans les formes désirées par laminage ou par forgeage. 2, record 2, French, - bloom
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metallurgy - General
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drawing stock
1, record 3, English, drawing%20stock
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- wire rod 2, record 3, English, wire%20rod
see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intermediate solid wrought product of uniform, approx. round, triangular or regular polygonal cross-section along its whole length (with a maximum cross-section dimension exceeding 6 mm) supplied in coils. 3, record 3, English, - drawing%20stock
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Drawing stock] Term standardized by ISO. 4, record 3, English, - drawing%20stock
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Taking into account different manufacturing processes, e. g. extruding, hot rolling, continuous casting with subsequent hot rolling, the term "drawing stock" for the intermediate product was selected as the preferred term to replace the term "Wire rod". a) Drawing stock : This term was derived by analogy with "forging stock", in order to express that this intermediate product is intended to be drawn. b) Wire rod : This term-used in some countries-has been rejected on the basis of terminology principles :"wire" and "rod" are terms for two different products, which shall not be combined to name a third product. 5, record 3, English, - drawing%20stock
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie générale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fil machine
1, record 3, French, fil%20machine
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fil-machine 2, record 3, French, fil%2Dmachine
correct, masculine noun
- fil laminé 3, record 3, French, fil%20lamin%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit intermédiaire plein corroyé de section transversale, approximativement circulaire, triangulaire ou polygonale régulière constante sur toute la longueur (avec une dimension de la section au delà de 6 mm), livré enroulé. 4, record 3, French, - fil%20machine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour fabriquer les fils métalliques, on réduit par laminage à chaud, sur des trains à fil, le diamètre de barres ou de billettes, obtenues soit par coulée continue, soit par laminage à chaud. On obtient ainsi le fil machine, dont le diamètre (qui s'étage entre 5 et 15 mm) est réduit par tréfilage à froid. 5, record 3, French, - fil%20machine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Fil machine] Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 6, record 3, French, - fil%20machine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- substrate
1, record 4, English, substrate
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The object or semi-manufactured product(e. g. wire, extruded metallic section or plastic profile, sheet, film, paper, textile product) on which a coating or layer of another material is applied from the gas, liquid or solid phase by coating, laminating or generated by a chemical process. 1, record 4, English, - substrate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In adhesion, substrate often is a synonym of adherend. The substrate or the applied layer or both may be of polymer material. 1, record 4, English, - substrate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
substrate: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 4, English, - substrate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- substrat
1, record 4, French, substrat
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objet ou semi-produit (par exemple fil, produit extrudé de métal ou plastique, feuille continue ou discontinue, feuille mince, papier, produit textile) sur lequel un revêtement ou une couche d’un autre matériau est appliquée de la phase gazeuse, liquide ou solide par déposition, enduction, stratification ou généré par un processus chimique. 1, record 4, French, - substrat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En adhésion substrat est souvent synonyme de partie à coller. Le substrat ou la couche appliquée ou les deux peuvent être des produits polymères. 1, record 4, French, - substrat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
substrat : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 4, French, - substrat
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sustrato
1, record 4, Spanish, sustrato
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objeto o producto semi-facturado (es decir alambre, secciones metálicas extruídas o perfiles plásticos, láminas, películas, papel, productos textiles) sobre los cuales se aplica un recubrimiento o capa de otro material, en fase gaseosa, líquida o sólida mediante recubrimiento, laminación o generalmente por un proceso químico. 1, record 4, Spanish, - sustrato
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-10-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Metal Processing
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- structural shape
1, record 5, English, structural%20shape
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- profile 2, record 5, English, profile
correct, noun, standardized
- shape 3, record 5, English, shape
correct
- section 3, record 5, English, section
avoid, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structural shape. General term applied to rolled flanged shapes, having at least one dimension of their cross-section 76 mm (3 inches) or greater, which are used in the construction of bridges, buildings, ships, railroad rolling stock and for numerous other constructional purposes. 3, record 5, English, - structural%20shape
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Profile. A product of uniform cross-section along its whole length, with a cross-section other than rod, bar, wire, tube, sheet or strip, supplied in straight lengths or in coiled form. According to the form of its cross-section, it is called :-hollow profile : the cross-section other than tube enclosing one or more complete voids;-solid profile : the cross-section does not enclose any complete void. The cross-sections are formed by extruding, rolling, roll-forming, or drawing, either exclusively or in combination. 4, record 5, English, - structural%20shape
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the past the terms, "shapes" and "sections" were used synonymously. The American Institute of Steel Construction and the producers have now adopted "shapes" as the standard designation. 3, record 5, English, - structural%20shape
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Profile] Term standardized by ISO. 5, record 5, English, - structural%20shape
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transformation des métaux
- Plasturgie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- profilé
1, record 5, French, profil%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- profilé de construction 2, record 5, French, profil%C3%A9%20de%20construction
masculine noun
- profil 3, record 5, French, profil
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau longiforme à profil constant, obtenu par étirage, par laminage ou par extrusion à travers une filière. 4, record 5, French, - profil%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Barre d'acier ou d'un autre métal, dont la section a une forme déterminée : les rails sont une variété de profilés; les tôles et les profilés. 5, record 5, French, - profil%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Produit de section transversale constante sur toute sa longueur, de section différente de celles des barres, fils, tubes, tôles ou bandes, livré en longueurs droites ou enroulé. Conformément à la forme de sa section transversale, il est appelé : - profilé creux : section transversale autre que tube avec ou plusieurs creux fermes; - profilé plein : la section transversale ne comprend aucun creux fermés. Les sections transversales sont obtenues par filage, laminage, profilage ou étirage soit exclusivement par l'un de ces procédés, soit par une combinaison de ceux-ci. 6, record 5, French, - profil%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'élegance des profils extrudés donne un avantage considérable aux éléments linéaires d'aluminium. 3, record 5, French, - profil%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Profil. Sous l'influence de l'anglais, quelquefois confondu avec le terme «profilé». 7, record 5, French, - profil%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 7, record 5, French, - profil%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-06-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Metal and Wire Drawing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wire
1, record 6, English, wire
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solid product of uniform cross-section along its length, supplied in coiled form. The cross-sections are round, square, rectangular, regular polygonal elliptical or flattened. All surfaces are formed by extruding, hot rolling, cold rolling or drawing, either exclusively or in combination.(For rectangular wire the thickness exceeds one tenth of the width). 2, record 6, English, - wire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wire: This term is often used to designate "iron wire" (in French: "fil de fer"). See that other record in TERMIUM. 3, record 6, English, - wire
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Étirage et tréfilage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fil
1, record 6, French, fil
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit plein de section transversale constante sur toute sa longueur, livré enroulé. Les sections transversales sont circulaires, carrées, rectangulaires ou polygonales régulières, elliptiques ou aplaties. Toutes ces formes sont obtenues par filage, laminage à chaud, laminage ou tréfilage à froid, soit exclusivement par l'un de ces procédés, soit par une combinaison de ceux-ci. (L'épaisseur du fil rectangulaire dépasse le dixième de la largeur). 2, record 6, French, - fil
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «fil» tout court désigne souvent le «fil de fer» (en anglais : «iron wire»). Voir cette autre fiche. 3, record 6, French, - fil
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-09-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aluminum
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wrought aluminum alloy
1, record 7, English, wrought%20aluminum%20alloy
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The designation "wrought", applied to certain aluminum alloys, indicate that the allow are available in the form of worked products such as sheet, foil, plate, extrusions, tube, forgings, ore, bar, and wire. Working operations and thermal treatments transform cast ingot into a completely recrystallized or severely fragmented structure, characteristic for each alloy and product, which influences strength, resistance to corrosion, and other properties. 2, record 7, English, - wrought%20aluminum%20alloy
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aluminium
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- alliage d'aluminium semi-ouvré
1, record 7, French, alliage%20d%27aluminium%20semi%2Douvr%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- alliage d'aluminium corroyé 1, record 7, French, alliage%20d%27aluminium%20corroy%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-09-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- extrudate
1, record 8, English, extrudate
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ductile metal, plastic, or other semisoft solid material that has been shaped into a continuous form (such as fiber, film, pipe, or wire coating) by forcing the semisolid material through a die opening of appropriate shape. 2, record 8, English, - extrudate
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The product or material delivered by an extruder, such as film, pipe, the coating on wire, etc. 3, record 8, English, - extrudate
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- extrudat
1, record 8, French, extrudat
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- produit extrudé 2, record 8, French, produit%20extrud%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
- produit d'extrusion 2, record 8, French, produit%20d%27extrusion
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit d'une extrusion. 3, record 8, French, - extrudat
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Étude des défauts d'extrusion (rupture d'extrudat) pour différents polyéthylènes haute densité et basse densité linéaires. 4, record 8, French, - extrudat
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- extrudado
1, record 8, Spanish, extrudado
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Metal Processing
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hollow profile
1, record 9, English, hollow%20profile
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- hollow section 2, record 9, English, hollow%20section
- hollow shape 3, record 9, English, hollow%20shape
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Profile : A wrought product of uniform cross-section along its whole length, with a cross-section other than rod/bar, wire, tube, sheet or strip, supplied in straight lengths or in coiled form. According to the form of its cross-section, it is called : a) Hollow profile. The cross-section includes either one enclosed void, provided that the cross-section is other than tube, or more than one enclosed void. b) Solid profile. The cross-section does not include any enclosed void. 1, record 9, English, - hollow%20profile
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hollow profile: Term standardized by ISO. 4, record 9, English, - hollow%20profile
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Transformation des métaux
- Plasturgie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- profilé creux
1, record 9, French, profil%C3%A9%20creux
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Profilé: Produit corroyé de section transversale constante sur toute sa longueur, de section différente de celle des barres, fils, tubes, tôles ou bandes, livré en longueurs droites ou enroulé. Conformément à la forme de sa section transversale, il est appelé: a) Profilé creux. La section transversale comprend soit un seul creux fermé, pour autant que la section transversale soit différente de celle d'un tube, soit plusieurs creux fermés. b) Profilé plein. La section transversale ne comprend aucun creux fermé. 2, record 9, French, - profil%C3%A9%20creux
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
profilé creux : Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 9, French, - profil%C3%A9%20creux
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-05-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Internet and Telematics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- wireless speaker
1, record 10, English, wireless%20speaker
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recoton develops breakthrough technology which transmits stereo sound through walls, ceilings and floor up to 150 feet. In June 1989, the Federal Communications Commission allocated a band of frequencies stretching from 902 to 928 MHz for wireless, in-home product applications. Recoton, a leading wireless speaker manufacturer, took advantage of the FCC ruling by creating a new speaker system that utilizes this frequency band to transmit clearer, stronger stereo signals throughout your home. You will be able to listen to your stereo, TV, VCR or CD player in any room of your home without having to run miles of speaker wire. The powerful transmitter plugs into a headphone, audio-out or tape-out jack on your stereo or TV component transmitting music wirelessly to your speakers or headphones. One transmitter, unlimited viewers.(En Route, Air-Canada in-flight magazine, June 1994, p. 24). 2, record 10, English, - wireless%20speaker
Record 10, Key term(s)
- wireless headphones
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Internet et télématique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- haut parleur sans fil
1, record 10, French, haut%20parleur%20sans%20fil
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-07-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Metal Processing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- solid profile
1, record 11, English, solid%20profile
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- solid extrusion 2, record 11, English, solid%20extrusion
- solid shape 2, record 11, English, solid%20shape
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Profile : A wrought product of uniform cross-section along its whole length, with a cross-section other than rod/bar, wire, tube, sheet or strip, supplied in straight lengths or in coiled form. According to the form of its cross-section, it is called : a) Hollow profile. The cross-section includes either one enclosed void, provided that the cross-section is other than tube, or more than one enclosed void. b) Solid profile. The cross-section does not include any enclosed void. 1, record 11, English, - solid%20profile
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Solid profile] Term standardized by ISO. 3, record 11, English, - solid%20profile
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transformation des métaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- profilé plein
1, record 11, French, profil%C3%A9%20plein
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Profilé: Produit corroyé de section transversale constante sur toute sa longueur, de section différente de celle des barres, fils, tubes, tôles ou bandes, livré en longueurs droites ou enroulé. Conformément à la forme de sa section transversale, il est appelé: a) Profilé creux. La section transversale comprend soit un seul creux fermé, pour autant que la section transversale soit différente de celle d'un tube, soit plusieurs creux fermés. b) Profilé plein. La section transversale ne comprend aucun creux fermé. 2, record 11, French, - profil%C3%A9%20plein
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 11, French, - profil%C3%A9%20plein
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-11-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- round hole equivalent 1, record 12, English, round%20hole%20equivalent
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The dimensions of the square aperture(in perforated plate or woven wire cloth) which will produce essentially the same sized product as a specified round hole perforation. 1, record 12, English, - round%20hole%20equivalent
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Techniques industrielles
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- rapport d'équivalence des trous ronds 1, record 12, French, rapport%20d%27%C3%A9quivalence%20des%20trous%20ronds
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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