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HAND RUBBING [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-09-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hand rubbing
1, record 1, English, hand%20rubbing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hand rubbing is the method used to perform hand hygiene with hand sanitizer. 1, record 1, English, - hand%20rubbing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- friction des mains
1, record 1, French, friction%20des%20mains
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La friction des mains est la méthode utilisée pour effectuer l'hygiène des mains à l'aide d'un désinfectant pour les mains. 1, record 1, French, - friction%20des%20mains
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Higiene y Salud
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fricción de manos
1, record 1, Spanish, fricci%C3%B3n%20de%20manos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- fricción de las manos 1, record 1, Spanish, fricci%C3%B3n%20de%20las%20manos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La higiene de manos es cualquier medida adoptada para la limpieza de manos, con el fin de eliminar suciedad, materia orgánica y/o microorganismos mediante una acción física o mecánica. Incluye el lavado de manos y la fricción de las manos, ambos procedimientos reducen o inhiben la propagación de microorganismos. [...] La fricción de manos consiste en la aplicación de un antiséptico en las manos [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - fricci%C3%B3n%20de%20manos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-04-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hand hygiene
1, record 2, English, hand%20hygiene
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hand hygiene is considered a primary measure for reducing the risk of transmitting infection among patients and health care personnel. Hand hygiene procedures include the use of alcohol-based hand rubs (containing 60%–95% alcohol) and hand washing with soap and water. 2, record 2, English, - hand%20hygiene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hand hygiene includes hand washing and hand rubbing. 3, record 2, English, - hand%20hygiene
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hygiène des mains
1, record 2, French, hygi%C3%A8ne%20des%20mains
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- HDM 2, record 2, French, HDM
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'hygiène des mains (HDM) est la pierre angulaire de la prévention et du contrôle des infections (PCI). Elle est une des mesures des plus efficaces pour prévenir la transmission d'infections et la dissémination des microorganismes dans l'environnement. 3, record 2, French, - hygi%C3%A8ne%20des%20mains
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'hygiène des mains comprend le lavage des mains ainsi que la friction des mains. 4, record 2, French, - hygi%C3%A8ne%20des%20mains
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Higiene y Salud
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- higiene de manos
1, record 2, Spanish, higiene%20de%20manos
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chocolate and Confectionery
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dancing 1, record 3, English, dancing
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dancing consists of treading the layers of drying beans with the naked feet, and, as with hand rubbing, serves the double purpose of removing the mildew from the bean and of giving a finish. 1, record 3, English, - dancing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Confiserie et chocolaterie
- Techniques industrielles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- trituration
1, record 3, French, trituration
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quatre ouvriers, hommes ou femmes, se mettent à triturer, fouler des pieds nus les fèves de chaque tas, tandis qu'un autre ouvrier [...] ramène [...] sur le tas les fèves qui se dispersent. 1, record 3, French, - trituration
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-07-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- abrasion
1, record 4, English, abrasion
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ordinary use 1, record 4, English, ordinary%20use
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A light rubbing or scuffing from friction; the loss of weight sustained by money as it passes from hand to hand while in circulation. 1, record 4, English, - abrasion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not the same as bag marks. 1, record 4, English, - abrasion
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- frai
1, record 4, French, frai
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- abrasion 1, record 4, French, abrasion
correct, feminine noun
- diminution de poids 1, record 4, French, diminution%20de%20poids
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usure des monnaies en circulation par frottement amenant une diminution du poids; affaiblissement du poids des pièces suite à l'usure due à la circulation normale. 1, record 4, French, - frai
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec les marques d'ensachage. 1, record 4, French, - frai
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deterioro de los metales
- Monedas y billetes
- Numismática
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- desgaste físico de la moneda
1, record 4, Spanish, desgaste%20f%C3%ADsico%20de%20la%20moneda
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Leather Staining
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dyeing
1, record 5, English, dyeing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of color, either by spraying, hand rubbing or immersion. 1, record 5, English, - dyeing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Teinture du cuir
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- teinture
1, record 5, French, teinture
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Application d'une couleur par pulvérisation, frottement manuel ou immersion. 1, record 5, French, - teinture
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-09-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Leatherworking Tools and Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- edge slicker
1, record 6, English, edge%20slicker
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A 2 1/8" plastic wheel for hand rubbing and burnishing raw, unfinished edges in leather. 1, record 6, English, - edge%20slicker
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Outils et machines pour le travail du cuir
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lisseur
1, record 6, French, lisseur
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une roulette de 2 1/8" pour brunir les côtés par simple friction. Le cuir doit être légèrement humide. 1, record 6, French, - lisseur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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