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ACCUMULATION AIR [15 records]

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Record 1 2017-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory System
  • Effects of Pollution
DEF

An abnormal, diffuse extravascular accumulation of fluid in the pulmonary tissues and air spaces.

OBS

The condition is usually acute, but sometimes chronic.

Key term(s)
  • acute pulmonary edema
  • acute pulmonary oedema
  • chronic pulmonary edema
  • chronic pulmonary oedema

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil respiratoire
  • Effets de la pollution
DEF

Accumulation de liquide à l'intérieur des alvéoles et du tissu interstitiel pulmonaires.

OBS

Le phénomène peut être aigu ou chronique.

Key term(s)
  • oedème pulmonaire aigu
  • oedème du poumon aigu
  • oedème pulmonaire chronique
  • oedème du poumon chronique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aparato respiratorio
  • Efectos de la polución
DEF

Infiltración de serosidad en el tejido pulmonar; enfermedad de frecuencia mortal, caracterizada por expectoración espumosa rosada, descenso de la tensión sanguínea y asistolia aguda. Se observa generalmente como complicación de la enfermedad de Bright y de las afecciones aórticas y en algunas intoxicaciones.

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Record 2 2017-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Pumps
  • Plumbing
DEF

The restriction or the stopping of the flow of water by air trapped in piping.

CONT

Loss of capacity of water pipes... may result from the accumulation of air in a high point in the line or network. Such air locks are difficult to force. They may be relieved by the installation of an air valve or prevented by lowering the pipe where the air lock occurs.

OBS

air lock: term standardized by the British Standards Institution (Standard B.S. 4118).

OBS

air lock: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Pompes
  • Plomberie
DEF

Air accumulé dans la tuyauterie d'aspiration d'une pompe et s'opposant au passage de l'eau.

OBS

poche d'air; bouchon d'air : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

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Record 3 2016-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
  • Chemical Engineering
DEF

[A pneumatic flotation machine consisting] of a long trough in the bottom of which is a longitudinal cylindrical rotor, covered with a porous medium, revolving slowly at about 15 revolutions per minute. The rotor is mounted at each end on hollow shafts extending out of the cell at each end through packing glands or through specially designed gland eliminators. Low-pressure air is introduced through the shaft at either end, or, for better control of aeration in various parts of the cell, the rotor may be divided into two sections and air introduced at both ends. The rotor is fitted with two longitudinal angle-iron scraper bars, which prevent settling and accumulation below it and thus protect the mat. The pulp enters at one end and is subjected to thorough aeration in passing through the machine. Froth overflows the sides, and tailings are discharged at the end by means of an adjustable weir overflow.

Key term(s)
  • Callow-MacIntosh pneumatic flotation cell
  • Callow-MacIntosh pneumatic floatation machine

French

Domaine(s)
  • Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
  • Génie chimique
CONT

Machines de flottation pneumatiques. Ces machines utilisent de l'air comprimé à la fois pour l'aération et pour l'agitation. [...] La cellule Callow-MacIntosh [...] comporte un rotor creux en acier perforé [...]. Ce rotor est entouré de toile ou de caoutchouc perforé. Elle présente l'avantage de se colmater difficilement [...]

Spanish

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Record 4 2013-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

A pathological accumulation of air in tissues or organs; applied especially to such a condition of the lungs.

OBS

See pulmonary emphysema.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

État pathologique affectant le système respiratoire et produit par des lésions destructrices des bronchioles.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
DEF

Acumulación de gas o aire en órganos o tejidos.

PHR

enfisema pulmonar, subcutáneo.

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Record 5 2012-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric Physics
CONT

subtropical ridges : Deep high pressure systems, caused by the accumulation of air as a result of the convergence in the upper troposphere.

Key term(s)
  • air accumulation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère
CONT

crête subtropicale : Système de hautes pressions atmosphériques causé par l'accumulation d'air en raison de la convergence dans la haute troposphère.

Spanish

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Record 6 2012-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bronchi
DEF

An accumulation of air or gas in the pleural space, which may occur spontaneously or as a result of trauma or a pathological process, or be introduced deliberately.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bronches
DEF

Présence d'air ou de gaz dans la cavité pleurale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bronquios
DEF

Acumulación de aire o gas en la cavidad pleural.

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Record 7 2008-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
CONT

A chest tube is a tube inserted into the chest cavity for removal of air or fluid, or both; it is needed when the normally airtight pleural space has been penetrated through surgery or trauma, when a defect in the alveoli allows air to enter the intrapleural space, or when there is an accumulation of fluid, as from pleural effusion. Excessive air or fluid in the pleural space can cause collapse of the lung and the danger of mediastinal shift.

CONT

A chest tube or chest drain is a flexible plastic tube that is inserted through the side of the chest into the pleural space. It is used to remove air (pneumothorax) or fluid (pleural effusion, blood, chyle), or pus (empyema) from the intrathoracic space.

CONT

Chest drain is a conduit to remove air or fluid from the pleural cavity. The fluid can be blood, pus or a pleural effusion . Allows re-expansion of the underlying lung. Must prevent entry of air or drained fluid back into the chest. A chest drain must therefore have three components: An unobstructed chest drain ; A collecting container below chest level ; A one-way mechanism such as water seal or Heimlich valve.

CONT

Chest drains incorporate the use of a one-way valve to drain fluid or air from the pleural cavity. The valve prevents back-flow of air and fluid into the pleural cavity. They are indicated for use when collections of fluid or air are present in the pleural space, and by draining the collection they restore efficient gaseous exchange.

CONT

Chest tubes are inserted to drain blood, fluid, or air and to allow the lungs to fully expand. The tube is placed between the ribs and into the space between the inner lining and the outer lining of the lung (pleural space).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
CONT

La pose et le retrait du drain thoracique sont des soins très douloureux et très traumatisants pour l'enfant, d'où l'intérêt d'une prise en charge optimale de la douleur.

Spanish

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Record 8 2006-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coal-Derived Fuels
  • Mining of Organic Materials
DEF

The accumulation in a convenient form for handling of solid particles suspended in air or gas.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Combustibles dérivés des charbons
  • Exploitation de matières organiques (Mines)
DEF

Rassemblement des matières solides suspendues dans l'air ou un gaz sous une forme convenant à leur manipulation.

Spanish

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Record 9 2003-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Biomass Energy
  • Biotechnology
DEF

Fermentation processes that require the presence of air.

OBS

During fermentation organic matter is decomposed in the absence of air(oxygen) ;hence, there is always an accumulation of reduction products, or incomplete oxidation products.... There are also many microbiological processes that go on in the presence of air while yielding incomplete oxidation products. Good examples are the formation of acetic acid(vinegar) from alcohol by vinegar bacteria, and of citric acid from sugar by certain molds....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Énergie de la biomasse
  • Biotechnologie
CONT

fermentation : Transformation de la matière organique sous l'influence d'organismes microscopiques qui sécrètent des enzymes. [...] Elle peut se produire en l'absence d'oxygène libre (fermentation anaérobie, telle la transformation du sucre en alcool et en gaz carbonique sous l'influence des levures) ou à l'air libre (fermentation aérobie, telle la transformation de l'alcool en acide acétique, ou vinaigre).

CONT

La fermentation de la matière végétale. On distingue deux types de fermentation : 1. La première a lieu à l'air libre : elle est appelée dégradation aérobie. L'activité de certaines bactéries provoque la décomposition de la matière végétale. Cette décomposition dégage du gaz carbonique et de l'ammoniaque. Elle donne un sous-produit solide, le compost, qui est un excellent engrais naturel. [...] 2. La fermentation méthanique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Energía de la biomasa
  • Biotecnología
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Record 10 2001-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Climatology
CONT

Present accumulation rates over East Antarctica vary with location in proportion to the mean annual air temperature above the surface inversion and suggest that accumulation rates during the "Laste Glacial Maximum"(LGM) were from 30 to 50% lower than at present.

OBS

Reproduced from "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", with the authorization of Unesco.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Climatologie
CONT

La reconstitution du monde glaciaire il y a dix-huit mille ans. Le programme international Climap (Climate Long-Range Investigation Mapping and Prediction) a pour but la reconstitution de l'extension et de l'altitude des glaces permanentes, du schéma général des températures superficielles des océans et de l'albedo des continents lors du dernier maximum glaciaire.

OBS

Reproduit de «Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco», avec l'autorisation de l'Unesco.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Climatología
OBS

Reproducido del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", con la autorización de Unesco.

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Record 11 1998-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
DEF

In offset printing, a misty or powdery accumulation on the blanket, a fine blanket build-up. Piling can be in the image or non-image areas and can consist of materials, especially fillers, including fibres, from various sources such as paper, ink, dampeners and ambient air. Causes from uncoated paper include dust, lint, picking and low surface strength.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lithographie, offset et phototypie
DEF

Accumulation de corps étrangers très fins sur le blanchet d'une presse lithographique offset. Les sources principales en sont la surface du papier (ex. : couche, charges ...) et l'encre (pigments).

Spanish

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Record 12 1994-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

Before installing outlets-purge the piping of any possible accumulation of dust, metal chips or other foreign matter by blowing it out with water-pumped(oil-free) nitrogen or air.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
CONT

Avant d'installer les prises, débarrasser la tuyauterie de toute accumulation de poussière, d'éclats de métal et d'autres matières étrangères en y faisant passer de l'azote ou de l'air (exempt d'huile), comprimé par un compresseur à anneau d'eau.

Spanish

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Record 13 1994-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
CONT

... a meter for dispensing motor fuel for retail sale shall have a sight-glass at the highest point in the piping between the meter and the hose and the sight-glass shall be designed and located so as to indicate to the purchaser the presence of air or vapour in the measured liquid or an accumulation of air or vapour between deliveries.

OBS

sight-glass: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 247.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
OBS

voyant en verre : Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 247.

Spanish

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Record 14 1992-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Papermaking Machines
DEF

On a paper roll, localized accumulation of air between sheet and felt.

CONT

Blow-out is caused by wrap-ups and tails that have passed through the nip.

OBS

Definition supplied by the Abitibi-Price Translation Service in Québec City.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines à papier
DEF

Plissage d'un rouleau de papier enrobé de fibres comprimées, engendré par l'intrusion d'air entre la feuille et le feutre du rouleau.

Spanish

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Record 15 1990-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heating
  • HVAC Distribution Systems
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

The return piping that carries the condensate accumulation back to the boiler and is installed below the level of the boiler water line is called a wet return. It is completely filled with water and does not carry air or steam. When the system is first filled with water or is cold, the pressure throughout the system is the same, or balances. Therefore, the water is at the same level in the boiler and drip connection as indicated by the boiler water line.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chauffage
  • Distribution et évacuation (chauffage et conditionnement d'air)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
CONT

Les canalisations de retour ramènent les eaux de condensation des corps de chauffe à la chaudière. La canalisation de retour horizontale, servant de collecteur aux colonnes descendantes, peut être située au-dessus du plan d'eau correspondant à la pression atmosphérique (...) : on a alors affaire à un retour sec. Cette canalisation de retour horizontale peut, au contraire, être située au-dessous de ce plan : on a alors affaire à un retour humide ou retour noyé.

Spanish

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