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IMPROVED WOOD [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- monolithic layer
1, record 1, English, monolithic%20layer
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- monolithic membrane 2, record 1, English, monolithic%20membrane
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most vinyl roofing membranes are sealed using hot air, which can be compared to welding metal. The process joins two rolls of membranes at the overlap areas (without using another dissimilar material) to create one monolithic layer that covers the entire roof. The heat-welded, permanently fused seams on vinyl roofing membrane form a watertight seal, and their peel strength can be critical to the roof system’s long-term performance against wind forces. 3, record 1, English, - monolithic%20layer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
ROOF technology allows old roof membrane to be renewed without removal. ROOF technology is based upon a thermochemical treatment of bitumen roof coating. With heat applied to a section of roof coating bitumen and bituminiferous mastics start melting. Imbued with own bitumen, roof coating gains improved waterproofing capabilities. Once cooled such coating becomes a tough monolithic layer, smooth and watertight. 4, record 1, English, - monolithic%20layer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Hot-applied rubberized asphalts consist of proprietary blends of asphalt, mineral fillers, elastomers(natural, synthetic, or a blend of both), virgin or reclaimed oil and a thermoplastic resin. It is applied hot in such a manner as to form an impermeable monolithic membrane over the surface to be waterproofed, which may be concrete, gypsum board or wood. Improved versions of this type of system consist of two coats of rubberized asphalt with a polyester mat in between, called the fully reinforced or two-ply system. 2, record 1, English, - monolithic%20layer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
monolithic layer: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 1, English, - monolithic%20layer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- membrane monolithique
1, record 1, French, membrane%20monolithique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- couche monolithique 2, record 1, French, couche%20monolithique
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les bitumes caoutchoutés sont constitués de mélanges particuliers de bitume, de fillers minéraux, d'élastomères (naturels, synthétiques ou un mélange des deux), d'huile vierge ou recyclée et d'une résine thermoplastique. Le produit est appliqué à chaud de manière à former une membrane monolithique imperméable au-dessus de la surface à hydrofuger, qui peut être en bêton, en plaques de plâtre ou en bois. Des versions améliorées de ce type de membrane sont composées de deux couches de bitume caoutchouté et d'un mat de polyester intercalaire; ces membranes sont dites «entièrement armées» ou «à deux épaisseurs». 1, record 1, French, - membrane%20monolithique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couche monolithique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - membrane%20monolithique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Enka Viscose®
1, record 2, English, Enka%20Viscose%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Enka viscose® 2, record 2, English, Enka%20viscose%C2%AE
correct, trademark
- Enka-viscose® 3, record 2, English, Enka%2Dviscose%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enka viscose yarn in weaving is ideally suited for weaving fabrics for use in the clothing sector. Fabrics woven with continuous Enka viscose yarns exhibit elevated wicking capabilities, breathability, and comfort ... Enka viscose is a continuous filament yarn for linings and women’s wear ... Enka viscose yarns: rayon viscose yarn. 4, record 2, English, - Enka%20Viscose%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Viscose : made from the wood pulp of coniferous trees, has enjoyed a long run of popularity. Silk-like properties, improved washability, crease-resist treatments and spinning technologies that create fine yarns. Brand names include Enka Viscose, Viloft and Danufil. 5, record 2, English, - Enka%20Viscose%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Best Shan fancy yarn is a high quality fancy yarn manufacturer who produces feather yarn, kid mohair yarn, loop yarn ... and some special fancy yarns which blend with micro-tactel/diabolo, Enka Viscose ... All of these yarns are applicable for hand knitting. 6, record 2, English, - Enka%20Viscose%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Enka viscose®: general registered trademark of American Enka and German Enka. 7, record 2, English, - Enka%20Viscose%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Enka Viscose
- Enka viscose
- Enka-viscose
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Enka viscose®
1, record 2, French, Enka%20viscose%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Viscose : Fibre cellulosique artificielle [...] Elle est fabriquée artificiellement à partir de cellulose, « régénérée » au dernier stade de la fabrication [...] D'une structure homogène, cette fibre se comporte de la même façon que les fibres naturelles cellulosiques. [...] D'une bonne résistance à l'usure par abrasion et à la lumière, d'un entretien facile et d'une grande facilité de teinture, cette fibre résiste aux mites [...] elle ne se feutre pas et donne du tombant au tissu. [...] Quelques marques : Enka Viscose , Sacrille, Viloft, Fibro, Danufil, Viscofil. 1, record 2, French, - Enka%20viscose%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La fibre et le fil Enka viscose sont à base de viscose. Cette fibre et ce fil sont utilisés pour l'isolation, les vêtements de protection, les stores, les tapis, la brosserie, la corderie, les renforts, etc. 2, record 2, French, - Enka%20viscose%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Enka viscose : marque de commerce appartenant à la multinationale allemande Enka et aussi à l'American Enka. 2, record 2, French, - Enka%20viscose%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Enka viscose
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-08-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plywood
- Natural Construction Materials
- Wood Products
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- impreg
1, record 3, English, impreg
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of improved wood in which the wood is impregnated with synthetic resin. 2, record 3, English, - impreg
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Contreplaqués
- Matériaux de construction naturels
- Produits du bois
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- impreg
1, record 3, French, impreg
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Impreg 2, record 3, French, Impreg
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bois dont les parois cellulaires ont été imprégnées de résines synthétiques de sorte que la rétractibilité et le gonflement en sont considérablement réduits. 3, record 3, French, - impreg
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au contraire de ce qui concerne le bois imprégné-comprimé l'impreg n'est pas comprimé. 3, record 3, French, - impreg
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Madera contrachapada
- Materiales de construcción naturales
- Productos madereros
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- impreg 1, record 3, Spanish, impreg
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-08-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Wood Products
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- staywood
1, record 4, English, staywood
correct, obsolete
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A name of the U. S. Forest Products Laboratory for a type of improved wood obtained through a heating process in a special metallic bath. 1, record 4, English, - staywood
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Produits du bois
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bois chauffé
1, record 4, French, bois%20chauff%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bois obtenu grâce à une méthode qui consiste à faire chauffer le bois pendant quelques minutes dans un bain métallique à une température juste au-dessous du point de carbonisation. 2, record 4, French, - bois%20chauff%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Plywood
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- plugging machine
1, record 5, English, plugging%20machine
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- veneer patcher 2, record 5, English, veneer%20patcher
correct
- plugger 3, record 5, English, plugger
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plugging or Patching. The appearance of the lower grades of Birch and dry-cemented Alder plywood may be greatly improved by excising the larger and unsound knots and filling the resultant spaces with plugs of sound veneer of similar colour and texture to that of the surrounding wood... In Finland... the removal of knots and defects is usually done by die or hand punch [but] plugging machines are rapidly replacing the manual operator particularly for narrow veneers. 1, record 5, English, - plugging%20machine
Record 5, Key term(s)
- patcher
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Contreplaqués
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bouchonneuse
1, record 5, French, bouchonneuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine qui supprime les défauts de placage en retirant à l'aide d'un emporte-pièce les portions imparfaites pour les remplacer par un bouchon de forme identique prélevé sur du bois sain. 2, record 5, French, - bouchonneuse
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-10-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Treatment of Wood
- Processing of Construction Materials
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- compressed wood
1, record 6, English, compressed%20wood
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of improved wood in which the wood is compressed... perpendicularly to the grain, beyond its elastic limit. 2, record 6, English, - compressed%20wood
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Compressed wood" and "densified wood" are often confused. 3, record 6, English, - compressed%20wood
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
compressed wood: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 6, English, - compressed%20wood
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des bois
- Traitement des matériaux de construction
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bois comprimé
1, record 6, French, bois%20comprim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bois à valeur ajoutée qu'on a comprimé perpendiculairement au fil pour une meilleure densité. 2, record 6, French, - bois%20comprim%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La distinction entre «bois comprimé» et «bois densifié» n'est pas toujours respectée. 3, record 6, French, - bois%20comprim%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bois comprimé : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 6, French, - bois%20comprim%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-10-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Plywood
- Natural Construction Materials
- Wood Products
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- densified hardboard 1, record 7, English, densified%20hardboard
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compressed wood : A form of improved wood in which the wood is compressed perpendicularly to the grain, beyond its elastic limit... Highly compressed wood is termed densified wood. 2, record 7, English, - densified%20hardboard
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Contreplaqués
- Matériaux de construction naturels
- Produits du bois
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- panneau dur densifié
1, record 7, French, panneau%20dur%20densifi%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Panneau dur composé de fibres comprimées et imprégnées de résines afin d'en augmenter la densité. 2, record 7, French, - panneau%20dur%20densifi%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-10-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Treatment of Wood
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- compreg
1, record 8, English, compreg
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- compregnated wood 2, record 8, English, compregnated%20wood
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Improved wood in which the cell walls have been impregnated with synthetic resin and compressed so as to reduce materially the wood's shrinking and swelling, and increase its density and strength properties. 3, record 8, English, - compreg
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
compreg: term standardized by ISO and BSI. 4, record 8, English, - compreg
Record 8, Key term(s)
- resin-treated wood
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des bois
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bois imprégné densifié
1, record 8, French, bois%20impr%C3%A9gn%C3%A9%20densifi%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- compreg 2, record 8, French, compreg
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bois comprimé contenant une résine synthétique uniformément distribuée dans sa masse dans le but d'améliorer ou de modifier ses propriétés. 3, record 8, French, - bois%20impr%C3%A9gn%C3%A9%20densifi%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bois imprégné densifié : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 8, French, - bois%20impr%C3%A9gn%C3%A9%20densifi%C3%A9
Record 8, Key term(s)
- bois imprégné-densifié
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Types of Wood
- Processing of Construction Materials
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- improved wood
1, record 9, English, improved%20wood
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- modified wood 1, record 9, English, modified%20wood
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wood that has been specially treated in various ways to reduce or retard distortion and movement, or to increase its strength or other properties. 1, record 9, English, - improved%20wood
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de bois
- Traitement des matériaux de construction
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bois amélioré
1, record 9, French, bois%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bois qui a été travaillé, généralement sous pression et à haute température avec ou sans addition de résine synthétique dans le but d'améliorer certaines propriétés, telles que la résistance mécanique ou la résistance à l'humidité. 2, record 9, French, - bois%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-05-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Treatment of Wood
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- precompressed wood
1, record 10, English, precompressed%20wood
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wood having improved bending properties as a result of the longitudinal compression process. 1, record 10, English, - precompressed%20wood
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des bois
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bois cintré précontraint
1, record 10, French, bois%20cintr%C3%A9%20pr%C3%A9contraint
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bois dont les propriétés de cintrage ont été augmentées grâce à un procédé de compression longitudinale. 2, record 10, French, - bois%20cintr%C3%A9%20pr%C3%A9contraint
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- combined enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation
1, record 11, English, combined%20enzymatic%20hydrolysis%20and%20fermentation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- CHF 2, record 11, English, CHF
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- combined hydrolysis and fermentation 3, record 11, English, combined%20hydrolysis%20and%20fermentation
correct
- CHF 2, record 11, English, CHF
correct
- CHF 2, record 11, English, CHF
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Recent research on ethanol production from wood cellulose in our laboratory... showed that enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency could be improved by adopting a combined hydrolysis and fermentation(CHF) approach. 3, record 11, English, - combined%20enzymatic%20hydrolysis%20and%20fermentation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- hydrolyse et fermentation combinées
1, record 11, French, hydrolyse%20et%20fermentation%20combin%C3%A9es
feminine noun, plural
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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