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PINTS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-01-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- quart
1, record 1, English, quart
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- qt 2, record 1, English, qt
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A measure of capacity] equal to two pints. 3, record 1, English, - quart
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the United States, a liquid quart is equal to 0.946 liter ..., while a dry quart is equal to 1.101 liters. In the United Kingdom and Canada, the liquid or dry quart is equal to 1.136 liters. 3, record 1, English, - quart
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pinte
1, record 1, French, pinte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- pte 1, record 1, French, pte
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de capacité qui correspond à un quart de gallon, soit à 1,136 litre. 2, record 1, French, - pinte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-03-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sheath-core binding fibers
1, record 2, English, sheath%2Dcore%20binding%20fibers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sheath/core binder fibers 2, record 2, English, sheath%2Fcore%20binder%20fibers
correct
- sheath-core binder fibers 2, record 2, English, sheath%2Dcore%20binder%20fibers
correct
- sheath/core binder fibres 2, record 2, English, sheath%2Fcore%20binder%20fibres
correct
- sheath-core binder fibres 2, record 2, English, sheath%2Dcore%20binder%20fibres
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... these fibers are widely used as bonding fibers in nonwoven industry. The sheath of the fiber is of a lower melting point than the core and so in elevated temperature, the sheath melts, creating bonding pints with adjacent fibers, either also bicomponent or monocomponent. First commercial application of sheath-core binding fibers has been in carpets and upholstery fabrics. 1, record 2, English, - sheath%2Dcore%20binding%20fibers
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fibre à âme enrobée/à gaine liante
1, record 2, French, fibre%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A2me%20enrob%C3%A9e%2F%C3%A0%20gaine%20liante
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1995-11-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Protection of Property
- Protection of Life
- Security Devices
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Ported-Coax Interior Sensor
1, record 3, English, Ported%2DCoax%20Interior%20Sensor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PINTS 1, record 3, English, PINTS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A new interior sensor that utilizes ported coaxial cable technology is under development. This new sensor has been designated the Ported-Coax Interior Sensor. 1, record 3, English, - Ported%2DCoax%20Interior%20Sensor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Sécurité des biens
- Sécurité des personnes
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capteur intérieur à câble coaxial à ouvertures
1, record 3, French, capteur%20int%C3%A9rieur%20%C3%A0%20c%C3%A2ble%20coaxial%20%C3%A0%20ouvertures
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-03-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Protection of Property
- Security Devices
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- guided detection zone
1, record 4, English, guided%20detection%20zone
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Guided detection zone. Since the PINTS detection zone is guided, the sensor is directly applicable to irregularly shaped areas and avenues of approach. 1, record 4, English, - guided%20detection%20zone
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Sécurité des biens
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- zone de détection guidée
1, record 4, French, zone%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20guid%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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