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Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-06-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
- Packaging in Paper
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- waxed paper
1, record 1, English, waxed%20paper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wax paper 2, record 1, English, wax%20paper
correct
- paraffin paper 3, record 1, English, paraffin%20paper
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paper coated or treated with wax to make it resistant to water and grease and used especially as a wrapping. 4, record 1, English, - waxed%20paper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
- Emballages en papier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- papier ciré
1, record 1, French, papier%20cir%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- papier paraffiné 2, record 1, French, papier%20paraffin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papier d'emballage imprégné d'une préparation de cire ou de paraffine qui le rend imperméable, et qu'on utilise pour emballer différents produits alimentaires ou pour faire cuire certains aliments. 3, record 1, French, - papier%20cir%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
papier ciré; papier paraffiné : désignations et définition recommandées par l'OQLF. 4, record 1, French, - papier%20cir%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de papel
- Embalajes de papel
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- papel parafinado
1, record 1, Spanish, papel%20parafinado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- papel de cera 2, record 1, Spanish, papel%20de%20cera
correct, masculine noun
- papel encerado 3, record 1, Spanish, papel%20encerado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papel impregnado de cera o de parafina. 2, record 1, Spanish, - papel%20parafinado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Practice
- Floors and Ceilings
- Concrete Preparation and Mixing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- floor hardener
1, record 2, English, floor%20hardener
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- aggregate floor hardener 2, record 2, English, aggregate%20floor%20hardener
proposal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Speccrete Metallic Floor Hardener is a pre-mixed, ready to use, dry shake formulation for hardening and coloring freshly placed horizontal concrete slabs and toppings. Metallic Floor Hardener produces a hard, dense, wear resistant surface which resists corrosion and absorption of grease, oils, alkalis and most chemicals... Composition : A blend of specially graded iron aggregates, cementitious binders and pure metallic oxides when colors are required. 3, record 2, English, - floor%20hardener
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maçonnerie
- Planchers et plafonds
- Fabrication du béton
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- granulat durcisseur
1, record 2, French, granulat%20durcisseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- durcisseur de sol 2, record 2, French, durcisseur%20de%20sol
correct, masculine noun
- durcisseur à granulats 3, record 2, French, durcisseur%20%C3%A0%20granulats
masculine noun
- durcisseur 2, record 2, French, durcisseur
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les durcisseurs désignent aussi divers granulats anti-usure rapportés à la surface des bétons encore frais. Ils sont soit répandus par saupoudrage [...], soit incorporés par talochage final à l'hélicoptère, pour renforcer la couche d'usure des dalles et des chapes de ciment; ce procédé concerne surtout des sols industriels et locaux à trafic intense [...] 1, record 2, French, - granulat%20durcisseur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour ne pas confondre ce type de durcisseurs avec [les durcisseurs chimiques (de surface)], il convient de toujours préciser qu'il s'agit de granulats durcisseurs. 1, record 2, French, - granulat%20durcisseur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les durcisseurs sont des produits employés dans une chape afin d'obtenir une résistance plus grande à l'usure et, en général pour rendre le sol anti-glissant. Les durcisseurs peuvent se classer en 4 catégories: a) Pierres naturelles dures [...]; b) Métalliques (fonte en paillettes pulvérisées ...); c) Carbure de silicium; d) Alumine. [Règle] générale, lorsque l'on emploie un durcisseur de sol, il y aura intérêt à consulter le fabricant sur les modalités de mise en œuvre [...] 2, record 2, French, - granulat%20durcisseur
Record 2, Key term(s)
- granulats durcisseurs
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- universal lithium grease
1, record 3, English, universal%20lithium%20grease
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- multi-purpose lithium grease 2, record 3, English, multi%2Dpurpose%20lithium%20grease
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A universal lithium grease suitable for all anti-friction and plain bearings where a... grease with tacky additive is required.... The extreme pressure(EP) properties give protection where heavy or shock loading occurs, providing excellent lubrication over a wide range of operations and temperatures. Highly resistant to water and good corrosion protection to protect the grease system and bearings. 1, record 3, English, - universal%20lithium%20grease
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- graisse universelle au lithium
1, record 3, French, graisse%20universelle%20au%20lithium
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La graisse universelle au lithium [...] constitue un lubrifiant polyvalent de première classe. À base de lithium, ce produit assure une lubrification des pièces en mouvement, dans les domaines de l’industrie et de l’artisanat. Il est particulièrement résistant à l’humidité et la pression, et lubrifie les pièces afin de les protéger contre le frottement, l’usure et la corrosion. 1, record 3, French, - graisse%20universelle%20au%20lithium
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hydroxyethylcellulose
1, record 4, English, hydroxyethylcellulose
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- HEC 2, record 4, English, HEC
avoid, see observation
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Cellosize 3, record 4, English, Cellosize
correct, trademark
- cellulose hydroxyethyl ether 2, record 4, English, cellulose%20hydroxyethyl%20ether
correct
- hydroxyethyl cellulose ether 2, record 4, English, hydroxyethyl%20cellulose%20ether
correct
- 2-hydroxyethylcellulose ether 2, record 4, English, 2%2Dhydroxyethylcellulose%20ether
correct
- hydroxyethyl ether cellulose 2, record 4, English, hydroxyethyl%20ether%20cellulose
correct
- cellulose hydroxyethylate 2, record 4, English, cellulose%20hydroxyethylate
avoid
- hydroxyethyl starch 2, record 4, English, hydroxyethyl%20starch
avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nonionic, water-soluble cellulose ether which appears under the form of a white, free-flowing powder, is insoluble in organic solvents, is stable in concentrated salt solutions, is resistant to grease and oil, has the property of retarding the evaporation of water in cements, mortars, and concrete, and is used as a thickening and a suspending agent, as a stabilizer for vinyl polymerization, as a binder in ceramic glazes, films, and sheeting, as a protective colloid, in paper and textile sizing and in secondary petroleum recovery. 4, record 4, English, - hydroxyethylcellulose
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: AW 15 (polysaccharide); BL 15; Fuji HEC-BL 20; Glutofix 600; Hercules N 100; Hespan; Hetastarch; J 164; Natrosol; Oets; Tylose. 4, record 4, English, - hydroxyethylcellulose
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
HEC: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 5, record 4, English, - hydroxyethylcellulose
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- hydroxyéthylcellulose
1, record 4, French, hydroxy%C3%A9thylcellulose
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Cellosize 2, record 4, French, Cellosize
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- éther 2-hydroxyéthylique de la cellulose 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9ther%202%2Dhydroxy%C3%A9thylique%20de%20la%20cellulose
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Monoéther de la cellulose et du glycol apparaissant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche, légère, non ionique, soluble dans l'eau, très peu soluble dans le glycol, le glycérol, que l'on utilise comme épaississant, comme colloïde protecteur dans les peintures et les émulsions, et en lithographie. 4, record 4, French, - hydroxy%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidroetilcelulosa
1, record 4, Spanish, hidroetilcelulosa
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-10-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- butter paper
1, record 5, English, butter%20paper
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grease proof paper for wrapping butter, lard and other greapy substances. 1, record 5, English, - butter%20paper
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually vegetable parchment paper or uncalendered grease-resistant paper. 1, record 5, English, - butter%20paper
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- papier de beurrerie
1, record 5, French, papier%20de%20beurrerie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- papier à beurre 2, record 5, French, papier%20%C3%A0%20beurre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enveloppé d'une feuille de papier sulfurisé, du «papier à beurre», rouge ou bleue, ce beurre pourra se conserver entre 3 et 4 semaines au réfrigérateur, en répondant à toutes les exigences d'hygiène. 3, record 5, French, - papier%20de%20beurrerie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-04-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- oil-proof paper
1, record 6, English, oil%2Dproof%20paper
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A paper that is specially coated with materials to make it resistant to grease and oil. 2, record 6, English, - oil%2Dproof%20paper
Record 6, Key term(s)
- oilproof paper
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- papier oléophobe
1, record 6, French, papier%20ol%C3%A9ophobe
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- papier imperméable à l'huile 2, record 6, French, papier%20imperm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20l%27huile
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-09-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Paperboard
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- grease resistant board
1, record 7, English, grease%20resistant%20board
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any ... board having good to very high resistance to penetration by grease or fats. Some grades cannot be penetrated to any appreciable extent by these substances. 1, record 7, English, - grease%20resistant%20board
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This term has been standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - grease%20resistant%20board
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Carton
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- carton imperméable aux graisses
1, record 7, French, carton%20imperm%C3%A9able%20aux%20graisses
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) carton ayant une résistance bonne ou très élevée à la pénétration des corps gras ou des graisses. Certains types ne peuvent pratiquement pas être pénétrés par ces substances. 2, record 7, French, - carton%20imperm%C3%A9able%20aux%20graisses
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 7, French, - carton%20imperm%C3%A9able%20aux%20graisses
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-09-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- grease resistant paper
1, record 8, English, grease%20resistant%20paper
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any paper ... having good to very high resistance to penetration by grease or fats. 1, record 8, English, - grease%20resistant%20paper
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some grades cannot be penetrated to any appreciable extent by these substances. 1, record 8, English, - grease%20resistant%20paper
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This term has been standardized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - grease%20resistant%20paper
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- papier imperméable aux graisses
1, record 8, French, papier%20imperm%C3%A9able%20aux%20graisses
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papier [...] ayant une résistance bonne ou très élevée à la pénétration des corps gras ou des graisses. 2, record 8, French, - papier%20imperm%C3%A9able%20aux%20graisses
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains types [de papier] ne peuvent pratiquement pas être pénétrés par ces substances. 2, record 8, French, - papier%20imperm%C3%A9able%20aux%20graisses
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 3, record 8, French, - papier%20imperm%C3%A9able%20aux%20graisses
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-09-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Paperboard
- Types of Paper
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- grease resistant
1, record 9, English, grease%20resistant
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Said of any] paper or board having good to very high resistance to penetration by grease or fats. Some grades cannot be penetrated to any appreciable extent by these substances. 1, record 9, English, - grease%20resistant
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Carton
- Sortes de papier
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- imperméable aux graisses
1, record 9, French, imperm%C3%A9able%20aux%20graisses
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Se dit de tout papier] (...) ou carton ayant une résistance bonne ou très élevée à la pénétration des corps gras ou des graisses. Certains types ne peuvent pratiquement pas être pénétrés par ces substances. 2, record 9, French, - imperm%C3%A9able%20aux%20graisses
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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