TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
HOLLOW RIVET [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-06-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Metal Fasteners
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- explosive rivet
1, record 1, English, explosive%20rivet
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a rivet containing an explosive charge that is exploded either by touching the head with a heated iron or placing it in a high frequency electromagnetic field. 2, record 1, English, - explosive%20rivet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
explosive rivet : A patented blind rivet manufactured by the DuPont Company. Its hollow end is filled with an explosive and sealed with a plastic cap. When the rivet is heated, it exploded, swelling its end and clamping the metal together. 3, record 1, English, - explosive%20rivet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chemically expanded rivet: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - explosive%20rivet
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Clouterie et visserie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rivet explosif
1, record 1, French, rivet%20explosif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- rivet à explosion 2, record 1, French, rivet%20%C3%A0%20explosion
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les rivets à explosion comportent à l'extrémité de la tige opposée à la tête une petite charge explosive; celle-ci, réchauffée par un exploseur approprié, éclate provoquant la déformation de la partie terminale de la tige. 2, record 1, French, - rivet%20explosif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le rivet explosif a l'extrémité de sa tige creuse et remplie d'explosif, que l'on fait détoner à la pose, ce qui supprime l'emploi de la bouterolle. Il est très employé, notamment en constructions aéronautiques, dans les endroits inaccessibles. 3, record 1, French, - rivet%20explosif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rivet explosif : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - rivet%20explosif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: