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IMPRESSION COMPOUND [8 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- impression compound
1, record 1, English, impression%20compound
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
impression compound : an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - impression%20compound
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pâte à empreinte
1, record 1, French, p%C3%A2te%20%C3%A0%20empreinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pâte à empreinte : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - p%C3%A2te%20%C3%A0%20empreinte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drawing tube
1, record 2, English, drawing%20tube
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- drawing apparatus 1, record 2, English, drawing%20apparatus
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The drawing apparatus does not project an image originating from the microscope, it rather adds an external image, that of the drawing, to the one normally observed in the microscope eyepiece.... The drawing attachment described here fits easily between the binocular tube and the tube support of a Wild compound microscope. It is a tubular piece, protruding horizontally to the left or the right hand of the observer.... Similar "drawing tubes" for camera lucida viewing with stereomicroscopes are also available. Because each ocular in the stereomicroscope produces an image of the specimen from a different angle, both images together give the impression of 3D-vision, but obviously, the drawing picked up from the drawing tube can be superimposed with only one of the two members of the stereopair. 1, record 2, English, - drawing%20tube
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tube à dessins
1, record 2, French, tube%20%C3%A0%20dessins
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tube à dessin 1, record 2, French, tube%20%C3%A0%20dessin
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-12-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- polyether impression material
1, record 3, English, polyether%20impression%20material
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An elastomeric impression material including a compound based on a polyether. 1, record 3, English, - polyether%20impression%20material
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polyether impression material: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 3, English, - polyether%20impression%20material
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- produit pour empreinte au polyéther
1, record 3, French, produit%20pour%20empreinte%20au%20poly%C3%A9ther
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit pour empreinte à base d'élastomère comprenant un composé à base de polyéther. 1, record 3, French, - produit%20pour%20empreinte%20au%20poly%C3%A9ther
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
produit pour empreinte au polyéther : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 3, French, - produit%20pour%20empreinte%20au%20poly%C3%A9ther
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prótesis dental
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- material de poliéter para impresión
1, record 3, Spanish, material%20de%20poli%C3%A9ter%20para%20impresi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material elastomérico para impresión, basado en un poliéter con grupos etilenimino terminales. 1, record 3, Spanish, - material%20de%20poli%C3%A9ter%20para%20impresi%C3%B3n
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El endurecimiento se logra mediante la adición de un catalizador (éster aromático del ácido sulfónico). 1, record 3, Spanish, - material%20de%20poli%C3%A9ter%20para%20impresi%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-07-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- non-aqueous impression material
1, record 4, English, non%2Daqueous%20impression%20material
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An impression material such as zinc oxide-eugenol, elastomeric or compound impression material, not containing water as a solvent or dispersing medium. 1, record 4, English, - non%2Daqueous%20impression%20material
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
non-aqueous impression material: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 4, English, - non%2Daqueous%20impression%20material
Record 4, Key term(s)
- nonaqueous impression material
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- produit pour empreinte non aqueux
1, record 4, French, produit%20pour%20empreinte%20non%20aqueux
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit pour empreinte, tel que les matériaux à l'oxyde de zinc-eugénol, à base d'élastomère ou matériaux thermoplastiques pour empreinte, ne contenant pas d'eau comme solvant ou milieu de dispersion. 1, record 4, French, - produit%20pour%20empreinte%20non%20aqueux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
produit pour empreinte non aqueux : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 4, French, - produit%20pour%20empreinte%20non%20aqueux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-12-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- impression
1, record 5, English, impression
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A negative image of a tooth or dental arch. 1, record 5, English, - impression
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An impression is produced by placing an elastic compound like alginate in a preformed tray and inserting the tray into the mouth around the teeth until the compound stiffens. The impression is removed from the mouth and filled with plaster to produce an exact positive reproduction of the teeth or dental arch. 1, record 5, English, - impression
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- empreinte
1, record 5, French, empreinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Communément appelée «mon partiel», la prothèse dentaire partielle est amovible et ne remplace seulement que quelques dents. Elle est fabriquée avec différents matériaux. La plus résistante (5 à 7 ans) et la plus confortable, est faite de métal coulé et d'acrylique cuit. Conçue à partir d'une empreinte des gencives et des dents de votre bouche; elle rétablit l'équilibre masticatoire et aide à mieux digérer les aliments broyés convenablement. 1, record 5, French, - empreinte
Record 5, Key term(s)
- empreinte dentaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Odontología
- Prótesis dental
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- impresión
1, record 5, Spanish, impresi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reproducción, en negativo, de una región de la cavidad bucal o modelo, a partir del cual se pueden hacer reproducciones en positivo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - impresi%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-01-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- copper band
1, record 6, English, copper%20band
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When modeling compound is used in obtaining an impression, a copper band is fitted to the prepared tooth. 1, record 6, English, - copper%20band
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bague de cuivre
1, record 6, French, bague%20de%20cuivre
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque l'état pulpaire nécessite la réalisation d'un traitement canalaire, il est essentiel de réaliser un cerclage à l'aide d'une bague de cuivre, une bague d'orthodontie ou une couronne provisoire avant même la cavité d'accès endodontique. 1, record 6, French, - bague%20de%20cuivre
Record 6, Key term(s)
- anneau de cuivre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-03-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- modeling compound
1, record 7, English, modeling%20compound
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- impression compound 1, record 7, English, impression%20compound
correct
- modeling composition 2, record 7, English, modeling%20composition
- modeling plastic 1, record 7, English, modeling%20plastic
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thermoplastic material usually composed of gum damar and prepared chalk, used especially for making dental impressions. 3, record 7, English, - modeling%20compound
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pâte thermoplastique
1, record 7, French, p%C3%A2te%20thermoplastique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'empreinte unitaire se réalise traditionnellement à l'aide d'une pâte thermoplastique (Pâte de Kerr brune) et, depuis quelques années, avec des pâtes siliconées placées dans un tube de cuivre. 1, record 7, French, - p%C3%A2te%20thermoplastique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-10-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Neology and Linguistic Borrowing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- clawback 1, record 8, English, clawback
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reduction in output or expenditure (rate, amount or number) which is bitterly received by the public: similar to "cutback", but more pejorative. 2, record 8, English, - clawback
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What I (and I suspect 90% of my fellow-readers) find truly scandalous in the Peter Kormos flap is that, at this time of anemic business activities and emaciated corporate profits - not to mention hospital cutbacks and pension clawbacks - somebody is actually being paid $60,000 per annum out of the public purse to monitor sexism in beer ads. 1, record 8, English, - clawback
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This neologism is a compound. It is formed by putting together a word(claw) and a combining form(-back). Compounds are formed of various parts of speech, and often a compound differs in part of speech from its components(for example : claw(verb) + back(adverb)=clawback(noun]. A compound may appear to be quite self-explanatory, but often it holds a specialized meaning. Semantically, a clawback is a cutback taken several steps further. The words resemble each other, but the connotations are quite different : while a "cutback" might meet some public resistance, a "clawback" gives the impression of something virtually torn from the hands of the public and dragged away. "Claw" gives the idea of a vulture, and includes all of its negative implications. It should also be pointed out that "clawbacks" rhymes with "drawbacks", and while the latter is never actually seen, the reader likely makes a psychological connection between the two words, amplifying the effect of the former. 2, record 8, English, - clawback
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Clawback" may be what is often termed a "nonce word" - a new word that is coined specifically for the occasion, a coinage which may soon disappear. Nonce words are formed with existing elements in the language, its standard words, combining forms, and affixes. Nonce words are often playful or fanciful coinages, many are puns, or are humorous. 2, record 8, English, - clawback
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Néologie et emprunts
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- coupe claire
1, record 8, French, coupe%20claire
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- forte réduction 1, record 8, French, forte%20r%C3%A9duction
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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