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HANDLED CONTAINER [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meats and Meat Industries
- Slaughterhouses
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Collaboration with the FAO
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wax dipping machine
1, record 1, English, wax%20dipping%20machine
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wax dipped poultry should be handled so that the set wax and removed feathers will fall into a suitable container.... Feather separation sieves included in wax dipping machines should be removable and cleaned once daily. 2, record 1, English, - wax%20dipping%20machine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
- Abattoirs
- Outillage industriel
- Collaboration avec la FAO
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échaudoir à cire
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9chaudoir%20%C3%A0%20cire
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 volailles trempées dans la cire devraient être manipulées de telle manière que la cire et les plumes enlevées tombent dans un récipient approprié. [...] Les disques d'arrachage des plumes dont sont munis les échaudoirs à cire devraient être amovibles et nettoyés une fois par jour. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chaudoir%20%C3%A0%20cire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industria cárnica, de fiambres y embutidos
- Mataderos
- Herramientas y equipo industriales
- Colaboración con la FAO
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- desplumadora con cera
1, record 1, Spanish, desplumadora%20con%20cera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bacteriological sample
1, record 2, English, bacteriological%20sample
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sample taken aseptically in a sterile container and suitably preserved and handled for bacteriological examination. 1, record 2, English, - bacteriological%20sample
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bacteriological sample: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - bacteriological%20sample
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Traitement des eaux
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- échantillon bactériologique
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9chantillon%20bact%C3%A9riologique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Échantillon prélevé en aseptie dans un conteneur stérile et correctement conservé et manipulé en vue d'examens bactériologiques. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chantillon%20bact%C3%A9riologique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
échantillon bactériologique : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9chantillon%20bact%C3%A9riologique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Tratamiento del agua
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- muestra bacteriológica
1, record 2, Spanish, muestra%20bacteriol%C3%B3gica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Muestra tomada asépticamente en un recipiente estéril, preservada adecuadamente y que se maneja para examen bacteriológico. 1, record 2, Spanish, - muestra%20bacteriol%C3%B3gica
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Containers
- Transport of Goods
- Air Freight
- Cargo (Water Transport)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- container
1, record 3, English, container
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- freight container 2, record 3, English, freight%20container
correct
- cargo container 3, record 3, English, cargo%20container
correct, see observation
- box 4, record 3, English, box
noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Specially designed receptacle that fits in the cargo compartments of the wide-body aircraft. 5, record 3, English, - container
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[In the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations] "freight container" means a container that is designed to be secured or readily handled, and that has corner fittings for those purposes, and of a [certain size] and includes a freight container carried on a chassis but does not include any packaging. 6, record 3, English, - container
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
container: term standardized by the CGSB and officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 3, English, - container
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
container: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 8, record 3, English, - container
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
- Transport de marchandises
- Fret aérien
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- conteneur
1, record 3, French, conteneur
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- conteneur de fret 2, record 3, French, conteneur%20de%20fret
correct, masculine noun
- cadre 3, record 3, French, cadre
masculine noun
- boîte 4, record 3, French, bo%C3%AEte
see observation, feminine noun, familiar
- récipient 5, record 3, French, r%C3%A9cipient
masculine noun
- container 6, record 3, French, container
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réceptacle spécialement conçu qui s'emboîte dans les compartiments de fret des avions gros porteurs. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 7, record 3, French, - conteneur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon les Arrêtés de terminologie de la République française, parus dans le Bulletin de terminologie n° 155, l'anglicisme «container» doit être remplacé par «conteneur», dont l'usage est obligatoire. 8, record 3, French, - conteneur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le terme «boîte» est un équivalent familier de «conteneur». 8, record 3, French, - conteneur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
conteneur : terme utilisé par Revenu Canada; terme normalisé par l'ONGC. 9, record 3, French, - conteneur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
conteneur : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 10, record 3, French, - conteneur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contenedores
- Transporte de mercancías
- Carga aérea
- Cargamento (Transporte por agua)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- contenedor
1, record 3, Spanish, contenedor
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Receptáculo especial que cabe en los compartimientos de carga de las aeronaves de fuselaje ancho. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 3, Spanish, - contenedor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Embalajes que suelen ser metálicos, mixtos (madera y metal), plásticos, prefabricados para utilizaciones permanentes, plegables (rara vez) y que ofrecen una garantía contra el robo, permiten el transporte de puerta a puerta, suprimiendo los transportes en diversos bultos, facilitando la unidad de carga y simplificando su manipulación. Pueden ser alquilados o comprados. Van consignados al destinatario, que debe devolverlos en un plazo determinado. Pueden contener mercancías a granel o líquidos (vinos, hidrocarburos), etc. 3, record 3, Spanish, - contenedor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contenedor: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 3, Spanish, - contenedor
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-06-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Compressed and Liquefied Gas (Petroleum)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- compressed gas
1, record 4, English, compressed%20gas
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A material which is a gas at normal room temperature (20ºC) and pressure but is packaged as a pressurized gas, dissolved gas or gas liquified by compression or refrigeration. 2, record 4, English, - compressed%20gas
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Controlled Products Regulations describe technical criteria for identifying materials which are classified as compressed gases. Regardless of whether a compressed gas is packaged in an aerosol can, a pressurized cylinder or a refrigerated container, it must by stored and handled very carefully. Puncturing or damaging the container or allowing the container to become hot may result in an explosion. 3, record 4, English, - compressed%20gas
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Gaz de pétrole comprimés et liquéfiés
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gaz comprimé
1, record 4, French, gaz%20comprim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière ou mélange comprimé dont la pression absolue est supérieure à 275 kPa à 21 °C ou supérieure à 717 kPa à 54 °C, ou les deux; ou liquide ayant une pression de vapeur absolue supérieure à 275 kPa à 38 °C. 2, record 4, French, - gaz%20comprim%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
comprimé : Diminué de volume par pression. 3, record 4, French, - gaz%20comprim%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Gas de petróleo comprimido y licuado
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- gas comprimido
1, record 4, Spanish, gas%20comprimido
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquier material inflamable que tiene una presión de vapor que excede 40 psi absoluto a 38º C. 2, record 4, Spanish, - gas%20comprimido
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-12-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
- Research Experiments in Space
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Biolab
1, record 5, English, Biolab
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Biolab is a single-rack multi-user facility that will support biological research on small plants, small invertebrates, microorganisms, animal cells, and tissue cultures. It will include an incubator equipped with centrifuges in which the preceding experimental subjects can be subjected to controlled levels of accelerations. Containers can be handled automatically by the Biolab Handling Mechanism. Independent analysis instruments are available for supporting experiment sample test analyses. A capability for the visualisation of images is at hand. The atmospheric environment of the Experiment Container may be adjusted during centrifuge operations. Automatic temperature-controlled and ambient temperature stowage units are available for storing Experiment Container samples. A Biolab glovebox provides a clean, controlled and enclosed environment for manual operations on Experiment Container samples. The glovebox, working under negative pressure, pre-empts any possible contamination to the laboratory atmosphere. 2, record 5, English, - Biolab
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Biolab: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 5, English, - Biolab
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
- Travaux de recherche dans l'espace
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Biolab
1, record 5, French, Biolab
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- laboratoire de biologie Biolab 2, record 5, French, laboratoire%20de%20biologie%20Biolab
correct, masculine noun
- instrument Biolab 3, record 5, French, instrument%20Biolab
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À bord du module européen Columbus, l'instrument Biolab, notamment, sera consacré aux expériences sur les micro-organismes, les cellules animales, les cultures de tissus, les petits végétaux et les petits invertébrés. 3, record 5, French, - Biolab
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Biolab] est conçu de manière modulaire et comporte une partie dans laquelle les expériences se déroulent automatiquement et une partie dans laquelle l'équipage peut manipuler des échantillons. 4, record 5, French, - Biolab
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Biolab : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 5, record 5, French, - Biolab
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-05-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Containers
- Materials Handling
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- handled container
1, record 6, English, handled%20container
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kalmar's Smartrail works also as a container position verification system : each time the spreader twistlocks are activated, the yard management system is automatically updated and the new position of the handled container is recorded. 1, record 6, English, - handled%20container
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
- Manutention
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- conteneur manutentionné
1, record 6, French, conteneur%20manutentionn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-01-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cargo (Water Transport)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- roll-on roll-off trailer control agency 1, record 7, English, roll%2Don%20roll%2Doff%20trailer%20control%20agency
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Probably refers to container trailers that may be handled in ro-ro fashion by roll-on/roll-off ships. 2, record 7, English, - roll%2Don%20roll%2Doff%20trailer%20control%20agency
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
- Camionnage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- agence de contrôle des remorques roll-on roll-off
1, record 7, French, agence%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20remorques%20roll%2Don%20roll%2Doff
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- agence de contrôle des remorques ro-ro 1, record 7, French, agence%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20remorques%20ro%2Dro
see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agence de contrôle des remorques ro-ro : remorques ro-ro par analogie à trafic ro-ro. 1, record 7, French, - agence%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20remorques%20roll%2Don%20roll%2Doff
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-05-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- first generation container vessel 1, record 8, English, first%20generation%20container%20vessel
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Within the container trade evolution there has developed the popular term the container generation. The "first" generation(about 1966/68), applies to those normally designed cargo liners which were adapted for container stowage, mostly "on deck" and "below", and handled by conventional cranage of suitable capacity.... Additional to the "generation vessels" has been the development of feeder ships... 2, record 8, English, - first%20generation%20container%20vessel
Record 8, Key term(s)
- first generation container ship
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- porte-conteneurs de la première génération
1, record 8, French, porte%2Dconteneurs%20de%20la%20premi%C3%A8re%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les porte-conteneurs de la première et de la deuxième génération ont le mieux démontré leur économie dans la pratique. (...) Les petits porte-conteneurs de première et deuxième génération prendront dans les années qui viennent une part plus importante du marché, car ils s'adaptent mieux que les navires de la troisième génération au concept à plusieurs ports. 1, record 8, French, - porte%2Dconteneurs%20de%20la%20premi%C3%A8re%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ration
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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