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WOUND CLOTH [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-01-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- activated charcoal dressing
1, record 1, English, activated%20charcoal%20dressing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Activated charcoal dressings are commonly used to contain wound malodour. These dressings usually contain a layer of charcoal cloth that attracts and binds the molecules responsible for wound odour. 1, record 1, English, - activated%20charcoal%20dressing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pansement au charbon actif
1, record 1, French, pansement%20au%20charbon%20actif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les pansements au charbon actif [...] sont utilisés à visée d'absorption des molécules responsables des mauvaises odeurs produites par la plaie. 1, record 1, French, - pansement%20au%20charbon%20actif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- support bandage
1, record 2, English, support%20bandage
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A support bandage is a form of bandage that assists the healing of injured muscles and bones, helps slow the bleeding of a wound, or provides support to prevent injuries from occurring. There are many different kinds of supportive bandages, including many types of pressure or compression bandages, typically made of materials such as cloth or elastic. The type that should be used varies based on the situation and on the intended purpose of the dressing. 2, record 2, English, - support%20bandage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement vétérinaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bandage de support
1, record 2, French, bandage%20de%20support
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Plastic Materials
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spiral wrapping
1, record 3, English, spiral%20wrapping
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of applying external pressure to a hose during vulcanization by using a narrow strip of cloth wound helically, with overlaps, along the hose. [Definition standardized by ISO. ] 1, record 3, English, - spiral%20wrapping
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spiral wrapping: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - spiral%20wrapping
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matières plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sanglage hélicoïdal
1, record 3, French, sanglage%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode permettant d'appliquer une pression externe à un tuyau au cours de la vulcanisation, en utilisant une bande étroite de tissu posée en hélice qui se chevauche tout autour du tuyau. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 3, French, - sanglage%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sanglage hélicoïdal : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - sanglage%20h%C3%A9lico%C3%AFdal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- puttee
1, record 4, English, puttee
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long strip of cloth wound spirally round the leg from the ankle to the knee, worn by soldiers as protection and support to the leg. 1, record 4, English, - puttee
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
After the Second World War, the short puttee was worn over the trouser leg, from the ankle to the lower part of the calf, replacing the gaiter used during the war. 1, record 4, English, - puttee
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bande molletière
1, record 4, French, bande%20molleti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande de tissu enroulée autour de la jambe à partir de la cheville jusqu'au genou et portée par les soldats pour protéger et soutenir la jambe. 1, record 4, French, - bande%20molleti%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, la bande molletière fut portée par-dessus la jambe du pantalon, à partir de la cheville jusqu'à la partie inférieure du mollet, remplaçant ainsi le guêtron qui avait été en usage durant la guerre. 1, record 4, French, - bande%20molleti%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bande molletière : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - bande%20molleti%C3%A8re
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-05-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- decatizing
1, record 5, English, decatizing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- decating 2, record 5, English, decating
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Decatizing: A finishing process in which fabric, wound tightly on a perforated roller, either has hot water circulated through it (wet decatizing) or has steam blown through it (dry decatizing). The process is aimed chiefly at improving the hand and removing wrinkles. 1, record 5, English, - decatizing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Decating : Decating improves a fabric' s stability, luster and smoothness. The cloth is wound under tension onto a perforated cylinder and steamed, which produces a wrinkle-free finish. A variation of this process is called semi-decating. 3, record 5, English, - decatizing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dyeing of fabric and printing when accompanied by two or more of the following finishing operations: bleaching, shrinking, fulling, napping, decating ... One or more finishing operations on yarns, fabrics, or other textile articles, such as showerproofing, superwashing, bleaching, decating ... . 4, record 5, English, - decatizing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- décatissage
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9catissage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement de certains articles, en général par la vapeur d'eau surchauffée, pour favoriser essentiellement leur stabilisation dimensionnelle. Cette opération atténue également le brillant indésirable. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9catissage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Décatissage : (tissus de laine ou mélange seulement) ce procédé est une fixation dimensionnelle permettant au tissu d'acquérir un lustre, une résistance aux tâches d'eau ainsi qu'un fixation partielle du duvetage. 3, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9catissage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
décatissage : Terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR. 4, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9catissage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
décatissage : Terme et définition reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'AFNOR. 4, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9catissage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-05-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cloth beam 1, record 6, English, cloth%20beam
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the roller on which the cloth is wound as weaving proceeds. 1, record 6, English, - cloth%20beam
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- rouleau
1, record 6, French, rouleau
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- rouleau de toile 2, record 6, French, rouleau%20de%20toile
correct, masculine noun
- rouleau d'étoffe 3, record 6, French, rouleau%20d%27%C3%A9toffe
correct, masculine noun
- ensouple enrouleuse du tissu 2, record 6, French, ensouple%20enrouleuse%20du%20tissu
correct, feminine noun
- ensouple d'enroulement du tissu 2, record 6, French, ensouple%20d%27enroulement%20du%20tissu
correct, feminine noun
- ensouple de l'étoffe 2, record 6, French, ensouple%20de%20l%27%C3%A9toffe
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rouleau : Cylindre en bois arrondi au tour qui fait partie du métier à tisser. 1, record 6, French, - rouleau
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tissage. Le tissu, après sa constitution, passe sur la poitrinière, puis, entraîné par le rouleau d'appel, d'enroule finalement sur le [rouleau], à l'avant du métier. 1, record 6, French, - rouleau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- taking up 1, record 7, English, taking%20up
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
with each shedding, picking, and battening operation, the newly constructed fabric must be wound on the cloth beam. This process is known as--. 1, record 7, English, - taking%20up
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- avance 1, record 7, French, avance
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
-- du tissu produit. (...) Le tissu appelé par un rouleau à picots s'enroule sur un cylindre de bois selon une rotation plus ou moins rapide dictée par le régulateur en fonction du compte de fils en trame à donner au tissu. 1, record 7, French, - avance
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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