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POLYMERIC MEMBRANE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- membrane material
1, record 1, English, membrane%20material
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are mainly two different types of membrane material :polymeric and ceramic. To be made useful, the membrane material must be formed − or configured − in such a way as to allow water to pass through it. 2, record 1, English, - membrane%20material
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matériau membranaire
1, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20membranaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Textiles técnicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- material de membrana
1, record 1, Spanish, material%20de%20membrana
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El nuevo material de membrana desarrollado por los ingenieros e investigadores de IBM resiste sin problemas todas estas agresiones, filtrando sin inconvenientes el arsénico al mismo tiempo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - material%20de%20membrana
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-03-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nano-dimension
1, record 2, English, nano%2Ddimension
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nanodimension 2, record 2, English, nanodimension
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Red blood cells can circulate freely to carry out their functions. Polymeric artificial red blood cells can be prepared, but they have to be in the nano-dimension and with special membrane materials(for example, polyethylene glycol–polylactide [PEG–PLA] copolymer) in order for them to circulate freely. 1, record 2, English, - nano%2Ddimension
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Nanotechnology ... is more about taking advantage of novel properties that arise solely due to the nanoscale and producing useful or functional components. Physical, chemical, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, optical, and other properties change when materials reach nanodimensions. 2, record 2, English, - nano%2Ddimension
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nanodimension
1, record 2, French, nanodimension
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lettres de micro et de nanodimension (à peine visibles) imprimées [...] grâce à la nanolithographie. 2, record 2, French, - nanodimension
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le SIAM serait aussi un excellent outil d'analyse fine de la structure cristalline des alliages ou des céramiques. Bref, des pans entiers de l'industrie bénéficieront de ce nouveau regard porté sur l'univers des nanodimensions. 3, record 2, French, - nanodimension
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SIAM: acronyme pour «scanning interferometric apertureless microscope». 4, record 2, French, - nanodimension
Record 2, Key term(s)
- nano-dimension
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanodimensión
1, record 2, Spanish, nanodimensi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dentro del diseño de materiales avanzados, una de las líneas está dirigida al desarrollo de materiales nanoestructurados y al estudio de la influencia de la nanodimensión en las propiedades específicas obtenidas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - nanodimensi%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-05-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- geomembrane
1, record 3, English, geomembrane
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- geomembrane product 2, record 3, English, geomembrane%20product
correct
- pond liner 3, record 3, English, pond%20liner
avoid, see observation
- liquid containment liner 3, record 3, English, liquid%20containment%20liner
avoid, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An essentially impermeable membrane used with foundation, soil, rock, earth or any other geotechnical engineering-related material as an integral part of human-made project, structure, or system. 3, record 3, English, - geomembrane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Geomembranes are very low permeability membrane liners and barriers used with any geotechnical engineering based material so as to control fluid migration in a man-made project, structure or system. 2, record 3, English, - geomembrane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Geomembrane : The term liner applies when a geomembrane is used as an interface or a surface revetment. The term barrier is usually reserved for the cases where the geomembrane is used inside an earth mass. Geomembrane is a generic term which has been proposed to replace many terms such as : synthetic membranes, polymeric membranes, plastic liners, flexible membrane liners, impermeable membranes and impervious sheets. These terms are not appropriate because :(i) synthetic, polymeric and plastic are too restrictive;(ii) geomembranes are not always used as liners;(iii) flexible membrane is redundant; and(iv) no material is absolutely impermeable or impervious. In addition, many users for these materials habitually designate them with trade names, which adds to the terminology confusion. Geomembranes should not be confused with other similar membranes used for such applications as single-ply roofing, floating covers and air supported roof. Also, geomembranes should not be confused with geotextiles [which are permeable by construction]. 2, record 3, English, - geomembrane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Liquid containment (pond) liners. Undoubtedly the largest single use of geomembranes is in the area of liquid containment. In fact, the name "geomembranes" is actually one that supersedes the name "pond liner," reflecting the original use of the plastic and rubber materials ... 3, record 3, English, - geomembrane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Geotextiles are defined as permeable textiles used in conjunction with soils or rocks ... In contrast, geomembranes are defined as impermeable membranes which can also be used in conjunction with soils or rocks. 4, record 3, English, - geomembrane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- géomembrane
1, record 3, French, g%C3%A9omembrane
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- membrane géotextile 2, record 3, French, membrane%20g%C3%A9otextile
feminine noun
- géotextile imperméable 3, record 3, French, g%C3%A9otextile%20imperm%C3%A9able
see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Feuille synthétique introduite dans le sol et servant d'écran séparateur. 4, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe deux types principaux de géotextiles, perméables et imperméables. Ces derniers [...] sont souvent appelés géomembranes, et le terme géotextile est réservé aux textiles perméables apparus après 1960. 3, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Les géomembranes sont] utilisées dans le génie civil pour sa fonction d'étanchéité ou d'imperméabilisation. 5, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Textiles técnicos
- Ingeniería civil
- Mecánica del suelo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- geomembrana
1, record 3, Spanish, geomembrana
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lámina impermeable y flexible que se utiliza mayoritariamente en lagunas, plantas de tratamiento, rellenos sanitarios, etc. [para] impermeabilizar. 2, record 3, Spanish, - geomembrana
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Existen diferentes tipos de geosintéticos: los geotextiles, las geomembranas, geomallas, georedes, geoceldas, geomantas, biomantas y la combinación de ellos: los geocompuestos. 2, record 3, Spanish, - geomembrana
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-01-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- polymeric liner
1, record 4, English, polymeric%20liner
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- polymeric membrane 2, record 4, English, polymeric%20membrane
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plastic or rubber sheeting used to line disposal sites, pits, ponds, lagoons, canals, and so on. 1, record 4, English, - polymeric%20liner
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
IPI elastic membrane... is a one-component, white or grey, high solids, brushable liquid, formulated as a high performance, electrometric, weather barrier coating that is designed for the permanent repair of leaks on roofs and waterproofing roof decks. IPI elastic membrane is a micro-porous film that prevents water from penetrating the film but allows trapped moisture to escape. This breathable, flexible polymeric membrane is designed for use with reinforcing fabric and provides the ultimate protection for roofs. Being liquid applied, it produces a seamless water barrier that fully adheres to the roof deck. 3, record 4, English, - polymeric%20liner
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polymeric membrane : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 4, record 4, English, - polymeric%20liner
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- membrane polymérique
1, record 4, French, membrane%20polym%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- membrane polymère 2, record 4, French, membrane%20polym%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] démonstration de bioréacteurs à membrane pour le traitement des eaux usées industrielles [...] Ce projet avait pour objectif d'évaluer une technologie innovatrice pour le traitement d'effluents industriels de deux usines prioritaires du Plan d'action Saint-Laurent, concentrés et difficiles à traiter. Cette technologie consiste à combiner un traitement biologique avec des membranes polymériques de filtration. [...] Les résultats du projet indiquent que cette technique peut éliminer la DB05, les MES, les huiles et les graisses de nature minérale conformément aux normes pour les rejets aux réseaux d'égouts municipaux et une grande partie de la toxicité aiguë. 3, record 4, French, - membrane%20polym%C3%A9rique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'adjectif «polymérique» n'est pas répertorié au Grand dictionnaire Robert (édition électronique 1994), «polymère» y est inscrit comme substantif et adjectif; le Grand Larousse Universel 1995 mentionne «polymérique» (adj.) avec la définition suivante : «relatif à un polymère». 4, record 4, French, - membrane%20polym%C3%A9rique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
membrane polymère : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 4, French, - membrane%20polym%C3%A9rique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-09-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- polymer membrane
1, record 5, English, polymer%20membrane
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- polymeric membrane 1, record 5, English, polymeric%20membrane
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 5, English, - polymer%20membrane
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- membrane en polymère
1, record 5, French, membrane%20en%20polym%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- membrane polymérique 1, record 5, French, membrane%20polym%C3%A9rique
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 5, French, - membrane%20en%20polym%C3%A8re
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-11-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electrochemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- non-crystalline electrode
1, record 6, English, non%2Dcrystalline%20electrode
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In these electrodes a support, containing an ionic(either cationic or anionic) species or an uncharged species, forms the ion-selective membrane which is usually interposed between two aqueous solutions. The support can either be porous(e. g. Millipore filter, glass frit, etc.) or non-porous(e. g. glass or inert polymeric material such as PVC, yielding with the ion-exchanger and the solvent a "solidified" homogeneous mixture). These electrodes exhibit a response due to the presence of the ion-exchange material in the membrane. 1, record 6, English, - non%2Dcrystalline%20electrode
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Électrochimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- électrode non cristalline
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9lectrode%20non%20cristalline
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un support contenant une espèce soit cationique, soit anionique ou une espèce neutre constitue une membrane sélective qui est généralement interposée entre deux solutions aqueuses. Le support peut être poreux (filtre millipore, verre fritté, etc.) ou non poreux (par exemple, verre ou matériaux polymétriques inertes comme le CPV, formant un échangeur d'ions et le solvant une membrane solidifiée homogène). Ces électrodes présentent une réponse liée à la présence du matériau échangeur d'ions dans la membrane. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9lectrode%20non%20cristalline
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-02-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- barrier
1, record 7, English, barrier
specific
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- geomembrane barrier 2, record 7, English, geomembrane%20barrier
proposal, see observation, specific
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Geomembranes are very low permeability membrane liners and barriers used with any geotechnical engineering based material so as to control fluid migrations in a man-made project, structure or system. The term liner applies when a geomembrane is used as an interface or a surface revetment. The term barrier is usually reserved for the cases where the geomembrane is used inside an earth mass. Geomembrane is a generic term which has been proposed to replace many terms such as : synthetic membranes, polymeric membranes, plastic liners, flexible membrane liners, impermeable membranes and impervious sheets. 1, record 7, English, - barrier
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Geomembrane Liners: Accidents and Preventive Measures. Performance of geomembrane-lined facilities used for waste disposal and liquid storage is analyzed, providing a check-list of failure mechanisms and guidelines for prevention. Approximately thirty such facilities exhibiting various mechanisms of failures were investigated by the author. Failure is characterized by leakage or large liner displacement hampering operation of the facility. 1, record 7, English, - barrier
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- géomembrane
1, record 7, French, g%C3%A9omembrane
feminine noun, generic
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nappe mince, utilisée dans le Génie Civil pour sa fonction d'étanchéité ou d'imperméabilisation. 2, record 7, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Feuille synthétique introduite dans le sol et servant d'écran séparateur. 3, record 7, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe deux types principaux de géotextiles, perméables et imperméables. Ces derniers (...) sont souvent appelés géomembranes, et le terme géotextile est réservé aux textiles perméables apparus après 1960. 4, record 7, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-02-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- landfill liner
1, record 8, English, landfill%20liner
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a groundwater pollution control mechanism, the use of a liner on the bottom and sides of a landfill has been considered necessary for many years. This necessity is created by the moisture in the landfill materials (augmented by rainfall and snowmelt) interacting with the contained waste, forming a liquid called "leachate". ... The types of liners that have been used are ... numerous ... but the predominant liner material until recently has been clay .... There are two drawbacks to clay liners, however, both of which have given impetus to the use of geomembranes for landfill liners. 1, record 8, English, - landfill%20liner
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Geomembranes are very low permeability membrane liners and barriers used with any geotechnical engineering based material so as to control fluid migrations in a man-made project, structure or system. The term liner applies when a geomembrane is used as an interface or a surface revetment. The term barrier is usually reserved for the cases where the geomembrane is used inside an earth mass. Geomembrane is a generic term which has been proposed to replace many terms such as : synthetic membranes, polymeric membranes, plastic liners, flexible membrane liners, impermeable membranes and impervious sheets. 2, record 8, English, - landfill%20liner
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- membrane d'étanchéité pour décharges contrôlées
1, record 8, French, membrane%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20pour%20d%C3%A9charges%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- membrane d'étanchéité de décharge contrôlée 2, record 8, French, membrane%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9charge%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e
correct, proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Membrane d'étanchéité pour bassins et décharges contrôlées (..) La membrane CARBOFOL est une feuille en copolymère d'éthylène bitume (E.C.B.) destinée à assurer l'étanchéité de grands bassins, barrages et décharges contrôlées. 1, record 8, French, - membrane%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20pour%20d%C3%A9charges%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9es
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stockages/Décharges. Association [géotextile] avec géomembrane. A. Définition : couche de protection de la membrane d'étanchéité tapissant la surface d'un bassin de stockage de liquides ou de matériaux, ou celle d'une décharge contrôlée. 3, record 8, French, - membrane%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20pour%20d%C3%A9charges%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9es
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-02-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- geomembrane liner
1, record 9, English, geomembrane%20liner
correct, specific
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- liner 1, record 9, English, liner
specific
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Geomembrane Liners: Accidents and Preventive Measures. Performance of geomembrane-lined facilities used for waste disposal and liquid storage is analyzed, providing a check-list of failure mechanisms and guidelines for prevention. Approximately thirty such facilities exhibiting various mechanisms of failures were investigated by the author. Failure is characterized by leakage or large liner displacement hampering operation of the facility. 1, record 9, English, - geomembrane%20liner
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Geomembranes are very low permeability membrane liners and barriers used with any geotechnical engineering based material so as to control fluid migrations in man-made project, structure or system. The term liner applies when a geomembrane is used as an interface or a surface revetment. The term barrier is usually reserved for the cases where the geomembrane is used inside an earth mass. Geomembrane is a generic term which has been proposed to replace many terms such as : synthetic membranes, polymeric membranes, plastic liners, flexible membrane liners, impermeable membranes and impervious sheets. 1, record 9, English, - geomembrane%20liner
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Génie civil
- Mécanique des sols
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- géomembrane
1, record 9, French, g%C3%A9omembrane
feminine noun, generic
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nappe mince, utilisée dans le Génie Civil pour sa fonction d'étanchéité ou d'imperméabilisation. 2, record 9, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Feuille synthétique introduite dans le sol et servant d'écran séparateur. 3, record 9, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une analyse du comportement de plus de trente réserves de liquides et de dépôts de déchets revêtus de géomembranes a permis d'établir une liste de mécanismes de défaillance et des recommandations pour leur prévention. Les défaillances sont de deux types : fuite de liquide ou grand déplacement de la géomembrane empêchant l'utilisation de l'ouvrage. 4, record 9, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe deux types principaux de géotextiles, perméables et imperméables. Ces derniers (...) sont souvent appelés géomembranes, et le terme géotextile est réservé aux textiles perméables apparus après 1960. 5, record 9, French, - g%C3%A9omembrane
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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