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INORGANIC FIBRE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-08-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inorganic fibre
1, record 1, English, inorganic%20fibre
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- inorganic fiber 2, record 1, English, inorganic%20fiber
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fibre inorganique
1, record 1, French, fibre%20inorganique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre artificielle pouvant présenter une structure cristalline ou vitreuse. 2, record 1, French, - fibre%20inorganique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-09-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Thermal Insulation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- refractory ceramic fibre
1, record 2, English, refractory%20ceramic%20fibre
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RCF 1, record 2, English, RCF
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ceramic fibre 2, record 2, English, ceramic%20fibre
correct, standardized
- RCF 2, record 2, English, RCF
correct, standardized
- RCF 2, record 2, English, RCF
- ceramic fiber 3, record 2, English, ceramic%20fiber
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] inorganic fibre manufactured from metal oxides or clays. 2, record 2, English, - refractory%20ceramic%20fibre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Refractory ceramic fibres are used to manufacture linings in industrial furnaces. RCF are also used in other high temperature applications such as welding, welding protection and flame retardants. 4, record 2, English, - refractory%20ceramic%20fibre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
refractory ceramic fibre; ceramic fibre; RCF: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 2, English, - refractory%20ceramic%20fibre
Record 2, Key term(s)
- refractory ceramic fiber
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Isolation thermique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fibre céramique réfractaire
1, record 2, French, fibre%20c%C3%A9ramique%20r%C3%A9fractaire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- RCF 1, record 2, French, RCF
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fibre de céramique réfractaire 2, record 2, French, fibre%20de%20c%C3%A9ramique%20r%C3%A9fractaire
correct, feminine noun
- FCR 2, record 2, French, FCR
correct, feminine noun
- FCR 2, record 2, French, FCR
- fibre céramique 3, record 2, French, fibre%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- RCF 1, record 2, French, RCF
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- RCF 1, record 2, French, RCF
- fibre de céramique 4, record 2, French, fibre%20de%20c%C3%A9ramique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre inorganique manufacturée à partir d'oxydes métalliques ou d'argile. 1, record 2, French, - fibre%20c%C3%A9ramique%20r%C3%A9fractaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fibres de céramique réfractaire sont considérées comme toxiques en vertu de la Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement. Le rapport d'évaluation des FCR (Liste des substances d'intérêt prioritaire) conclut qu'elles sont probablement cancérigènes pour les êtres humains. 5, record 2, French, - fibre%20c%C3%A9ramique%20r%C3%A9fractaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les fibres de céramique réfractaire sont] utilisées pour la fabrication des revêtements de fours industriels. Ces fibres sont aussi employées dans d'autres domaines où les opérations se font à haute température comme dans le soudage, la fabrication d'équipement de protection contre la soudure et la fabrication de produits ininflammables. 6, record 2, French, - fibre%20c%C3%A9ramique%20r%C3%A9fractaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fibre céramique réfractaire; fibre céramique; RCF : termes, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 7, record 2, French, - fibre%20c%C3%A9ramique%20r%C3%A9fractaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-08-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Thermal Insulation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- man-made mineral fibre
1, record 3, English, man%2Dmade%20mineral%20fibre
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- man-made mineral fiber 2, record 3, English, man%2Dmade%20mineral%20fiber
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] inorganic fibre manufactured from molten rock, slag, glass, metal oxides or clays. 1, record 3, English, - man%2Dmade%20mineral%20fibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
man-made mineral fibre: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - man%2Dmade%20mineral%20fibre
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Isolation thermique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fibre minérale manufacturée
1, record 3, French, fibre%20min%C3%A9rale%20manufactur%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre inorganique fabriquée par fusion à partir de roche, laitier, verre, oxydes métalliques ou argile. 1, record 3, French, - fibre%20min%C3%A9rale%20manufactur%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fibre minérale manufacturée : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - fibre%20min%C3%A9rale%20manufactur%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-08-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
- Thermal Insulation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- mineral fibre
1, record 4, English, mineral%20fibre
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- mineral fiber 2, record 4, English, mineral%20fiber
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] non-metallic inorganic fibre. 3, record 4, English, - mineral%20fibre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The best-known acoustical materials are acoustical absorbents ... Absorbents are normally produced from vegetable or mineral fibers, porous or granular aggregates, foamed elastomers, and other products ... 4, record 4, English, - mineral%20fibre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mineral fibre: term and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 4, English, - mineral%20fibre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mineral fiber: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 4, English, - mineral%20fibre
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
- Isolation thermique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fibre minérale
1, record 4, French, fibre%20min%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibres inorganiques non métalliques. 2, record 4, French, - fibre%20min%C3%A9rale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fibre minérale : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO; terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 4, French, - fibre%20min%C3%A9rale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales de construcción
- Aislamiento térmico
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fibra mineral
1, record 4, Spanish, fibra%20mineral
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-03-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Terital™
1, record 5, English, Terital%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] polyester fibre... which contains an anti-microbial inorganic additive characterised by direct contact action. 1, record 5, English, - Terital%26trade%3B
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terital™: A trademark of Rhodiatoce. 2, record 5, English, - Terital%26trade%3B
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Terital
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Terital
1, record 5, French, Terital
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polyester : Tergal, Trevira Diolen, Terlenka, Terital, Térylène, Dacron. 1, record 5, French, - Terital
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
TeritalMC : Marque de commerce de la société Rhodiatoce. 2, record 5, French, - Terital
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-09-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- inorganic synthetic bactericide
1, record 6, English, inorganic%20synthetic%20bactericide
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A permanent anti bacteria textile. Bactenet... kills the bacteria with which it comes into contact because it is made from a very high technology fibre. The permanent incorporation into the fibres of Bactenet of an inorganic synthetic bactericide, mixed with microscopic metal particles, brings about an emission of active oxygen under the effect of humidity. This oxygen destroys the germs and infectious fungus. The bactericide effect is permanent. 1, record 6, English, - inorganic%20synthetic%20bactericide
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bactenet is a brand name of permanent anti bacteria textile. 2, record 6, English, - inorganic%20synthetic%20bactericide
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bactéricide inorganique de synthèse
1, record 6, French, bact%C3%A9ricide%20inorganique%20de%20synth%C3%A8se
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un textile antibactérien permanent. Le Bactenet [...] (France) tue les bactéries qui viennent en contact avec lui car il est fabriqué à partir d'une fibre par elle-même antibactérienne. En effet, grâce à l'incorporation, de manière indissociable, dans les fibres qui le composent d'un bactéricide inorganique de synthèse mélangé à de microscopiques particules métalliques, il se dégage sous l'effet de l'humidité de l'oxygène actif qui détruit les germes et les champignons infectieux. L'effet bactéricide autodésinfectant est permanent [...] C'est l'eau, ou l'humidité de l'air qui déclenche un effet de catalyse dégageant de l'oxygène actif. 1, record 6, French, - bact%C3%A9ricide%20inorganique%20de%20synth%C3%A8se
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bactenet : est la marque de commerce du textile antibactérien permanent. 2, record 6, French, - bact%C3%A9ricide%20inorganique%20de%20synth%C3%A8se
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-09-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- microscopic metal particle
1, record 7, English, microscopic%20metal%20particle
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A permanent anti bacteria textile. Bactenet... kills the bacteria with which it comes into contact because it is made from a very high technology fibre. The permanent incorporation into the fibres of Bactenet of an inorganic synthetic bactericide, mixed with microscopic metal particles, brings about an emission of active oxygen under the effect of humidity. This oxygen destroys the germs and infectious fungus. The bactericide effect is permanent. 1, record 7, English, - microscopic%20metal%20particle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bactenet is a brand name of permanent anti bacteria textile. 2, record 7, English, - microscopic%20metal%20particle
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- microscopique particule métallique
1, record 7, French, microscopique%20particule%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un textile antibactérien permanent. Le Bactenet [...] (France) tue les bactéries qui viennent en contact avec lui car il est fabriqué à partir d'une fibre par elle-même antibactérienne. En effet, grâce à l'incorporation, de manière indissociable, dans les fibres qui le composent d'un bactéricide inorganique de synthèse mélangé à de microscopiques particules métalliques, il se dégage sous l'effet de l'humidité de l'oxygène actif qui détruit les germes et les champignons infectieux. L'effet bactéricide autodésinfectant est permanent [...] C'est l'eau, ou l'humidité de l'air qui déclenche un effet de catalyse dégageant de l'oxygène actif. 1, record 7, French, - microscopique%20particule%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bactenet : est la marque de commerce du textile antibactérien permanent. 2, record 7, French, - microscopique%20particule%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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