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DEHAIRING [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-09-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Leather Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dehairing-machine operator
1, record 1, English, dehairing%2Dmachine%20operator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dehairing machine operator 2, record 1, English, dehairing%20machine%20operator
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Industrie du cuir
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de machine à ébourrer
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9bourrer
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de machine à ébourrer 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9bourrer
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ébourrer : Dépouiller (une peau) de sa bourre. 2, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9bourrer
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dehairing machine dropper-meat packing plant
1, record 2, English, dehairing%20machine%20dropper%2Dmeat%20packing%20plant
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- alimenteur de machine à épiler - abattoir
1, record 2, French, alimenteur%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9piler%20%2D%20abattoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- alimenteuse de machine à épiler - abattoir 1, record 2, French, alimenteuse%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9piler%20%2D%20abattoir
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2023-01-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dehairing machine operator-hide and pelt processing
1, record 3, English, dehairing%20machine%20operator%2Dhide%20and%20pelt%20processing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de machine à ébourrer - traitement des cuirs et des peaux
1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9bourrer%20%2D%20traitement%20des%20cuirs%20et%20des%20peaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de machine à ébourrer - traitement des cuirs et des peaux 1, record 3, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9bourrer%20%2D%20traitement%20des%20cuirs%20et%20des%20peaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dehairing machine
1, record 4, English, dehairing%20machine
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dehairing machine : an item in the "Leather, Horn and Shellworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 4, English, - dehairing%20machine
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- machine à épiler
1, record 4, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9piler
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- machine à ébourrer 1, record 4, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9bourrer
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
machine à épiler; machine à ébourrer : objets de la classe «Outils et équipement du travail de cuir, de corne et des coquillages» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 4, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9piler
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-09-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Slaughterhouses
- Meats and Meat Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dehairing machine dropper
1, record 5, English, dehairing%20machine%20dropper
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Abattoirs
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- alimenteur de machine à épiler
1, record 5, French, alimenteur%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9piler
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- alimenteuse de machine à épiler 1, record 5, French, alimenteuse%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9piler
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- propan-2-amine
1, record 6, English, propan%2D2%2Damine
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- isopropylamine 2, record 6, English, isopropylamine
correct
- 1-methylethylamine 3, record 6, English, 1%2Dmethylethylamine
correct
- 2-aminopropane 4, record 6, English, 2%2Daminopropane
former designation, avoid
- monoisopropylamine 3, record 6, English, monoisopropylamine
avoid
- 2-propanamine 3, record 6, English, 2%2Dpropanamine
avoid
- 2-propylamine 3, record 6, English, 2%2Dpropylamine
avoid
- sec-propylamine 3, record 6, English, sec%2Dpropylamine
avoid
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound... which appears under the form of a colorless, volatile liquid with an amine odour, is derived from acetone and ammonia under pressure, and is used as a solvent, an intermediate in the synthesis of rubber accelerators, in pharmaceuticals, dyes, insecticides, bactericides, textile specialties and surface-active agents, as a dehairing agent and as a solubilizer for 2, 4-D acid. 5, record 6, English, - propan%2D2%2Damine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designation: UN 1221. 6, record 6, English, - propan%2D2%2Damine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C3H9N or (CH3)2CHNH2 6, record 6, English, - propan%2D2%2Damine
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- propan-2-amine
1, record 6, French, propan%2D2%2Damine
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- isopropylamine 2, record 6, French, isopropylamine
correct, feminine noun
- 1-méthyléthylamine 3, record 6, French, 1%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thylamine
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide volatil incolore à odeur aminée, utilisé comme solvant, comme intermédiaire de synthèse, dans l'industrie pharmaceutique et textile, les teintures, insecticides, bactéricides et agents de surface. 4, record 6, French, - propan%2D2%2Damine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C3H9N ou (CH3)2CHNH2 4, record 6, French, - propan%2D2%2Damine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- isopropilamina
1, record 6, Spanish, isopropilamina
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro, volátil, con olor a amina. Miscible con agua, alcohol y éter. Tóxico e irritante. 1, record 6, Spanish, - isopropilamina
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C3H9N o (CH3)2CHNH2 2, record 6, Spanish, - isopropilamina
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-06-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dimethylamine
1, record 7, English, dimethylamine
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- DMA 2, record 7, English, DMA
see observation
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- dimethyl amine 3, record 7, English, dimethyl%20amine
- N-methylmethanamine 4, record 7, English, N%2Dmethylmethanamine
correct, see observation
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of an anhydrous gas with an ammoniacal odor, is derived by the interaction of methanol and ammonia over a catalyst at high temperatures, and is used as an acid gas absorbent, a dehairing agent, a flotation agent, an antioxidant, a solvent, in the manufacture of dimethylformamide and dimethylacetamide, in dyes, gasoline stabilizers, pharmaceuticals, textile chemicals, rubber accelerators, electroplating, missile fuels, pesticide and rocket propellants, surfactants, and as a reagent for magnesium. 3, record 7, English, - dimethylamine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dimethylamine: used by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 3, record 7, English, - dimethylamine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
N-methylmethanamine: The capital letter "N" must be italicized. 5, record 7, English, - dimethylamine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
DMA: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 5, record 7, English, - dimethylamine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: (CH3)2NH or C2H7N 3, record 7, English, - dimethylamine
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- diméthylamine
1, record 7, French, dim%C3%A9thylamine
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- diméthyl amine 2, record 7, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20amine
feminine noun
- N-méthylméthanamine 3, record 7, French, N%2Dm%C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thanamine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé se présentant sous la forme d'un gaz incolore, d'odeur ammoniacale, très soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool, l'éther et les hydrocarbures, que l'on utilise dans les accélérateurs de vulcanisation, les colorants, les émulsifiants, les produits pharmaceutiques et les solvants. 4, record 7, French, - dim%C3%A9thylamine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N-méthylméthanamine: La lettre majuscule «N» s'écrit en italique. 3, record 7, French, - dim%C3%A9thylamine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : (CH3)2NH ou C2H7 4, record 7, French, - dim%C3%A9thylamine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- dimetilamina
1, record 7, Spanish, dimetilamina
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gas con olor amoniacal, soluble en alcohol, éter y agua. Inflamable. Tóxico e irritante. 2, record 7, Spanish, - dimetilamina
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: (CH3)2NH o C2H7 3, record 7, Spanish, - dimetilamina
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-06-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- barium sulfide
1, record 8, English, barium%20sulfide
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- barium monosulfide 2, record 8, English, barium%20monosulfide
avoid
- black ash 2, record 8, English, black%20ash
avoid
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties : Yellowish-green or gray powder or lumps... Derivation : Barium sulfate(crude barite) and coal are roasted in a furnace. The melt is lixiviated with hot water, filtered, and evaporated. Impurities : Iron, arsenic... Use :Dehairing hides, flame retardant, luminous paints, barium salts, generating pure hydrogen sulfide. 3, record 8, English, - barium%20sulfide
Record 8, Key term(s)
- barium sulphide
- barium monosulphide
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sulfure de baryum
1, record 8, French, sulfure%20de%20baryum
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- sulfuro bárico
1, record 8, Spanish, sulfuro%20b%C3%A1rico
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- sulfuro de bario 2, record 8, Spanish, sulfuro%20de%20bario
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-12-14
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Tanning and Tanning Oils (Leather Ind.)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- depilatory agent
1, record 9, English, depilatory%20agent
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CLRI [Central Leather Research Institute] has developed... an alkaline serine protease... used for the dehairing of skins and hides... Extensive trials carried out in CLRI tannery have confirmed the successful use of this enzyme as a depilatory agent. 1, record 9, English, - depilatory%20agent
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tannin et huile de tannage (Ind. du cuir)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- agent d'épilage
1, record 9, French, agent%20d%27%C3%A9pilage
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le remplacement complet des sulfures utilisés comme agent d'épilage des cuirs de bovins n'est actuellement pas possible dans la pratique, mais l'utilisation de préparations d'enzymes peut réduire la consommation de sulfures. 1, record 9, French, - agent%20d%27%C3%A9pilage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-07-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Slaughterhouses
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- dehairing
1, record 10, English, dehairing
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Removal of hairs and bristles of pigs [with] a scraper after scalding [the dead animal] in a tank or a steam cabinet. 2, record 10, English, - dehairing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Abattoirs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- épilage
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9pilage
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élimination des soies des porcs abattus après échaudage. 2, record 10, French, - %C3%A9pilage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
- Mataderos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- depilación
1, record 10, Spanish, depilaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- depilado 1, record 10, Spanish, depilado
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-08-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Slaughterhouses
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- dehairing machine 1, record 11, English, dehairing%20machine
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dehair: To remove the hair from a dead animal’s hide, especially swine ... Dict. of Agriculture 1962. 2, record 11, English, - dehairing%20machine
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Abattoirs
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- machine à épiler
1, record 11, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9piler
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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