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TPU [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Customs and Excise
- National and International Economics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trade policy uncertainty
1, record 1, English, trade%20policy%20uncertainty
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TPU 1, record 1, English, TPU
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trade policy uncertainty(TPU) has become a key factor influencing global trade and investment decisions.... When uncertainty around future tariffs or trade relations increases, firms may delay or scale back investments. This, in turn, reduces trade flows, limits productivity gains from international competition, and ultimately lowers economic growth. 1, record 1, English, - trade%20policy%20uncertainty
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Douanes et accise
- Économie nationale et internationale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- incertitude en matière de politique commerciale
1, record 1, French, incertitude%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20politique%20commerciale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IMPC 1, record 1, French, IMPC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'incertitude en matière de politique commerciale (IMPC) est devenue un facteur clé influant sur le commerce mondial et les décisions en matière d'investissement. [...] Lorsque l'incertitude entourant les droits de douane ou les relations commerciales futurs augmente, les entreprises peuvent retarder ou réduire leurs investissements. Cela réduit les flux commerciaux, limite les gains de productivité résultant de la concurrence internationale et réduit en fin de compte la croissance économique. 1, record 1, French, - incertitude%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20politique%20commerciale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thermoplastic polyurethane
1, record 2, English, thermoplastic%20polyurethane
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TPU 2, record 2, English, TPU
correct
- TPUR 3, record 2, English, TPUR
officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- polyurethane thermoplastic 2, record 2, English, polyurethane%20thermoplastic
- TPU 2, record 2, English, TPU
correct
- TPU 2, record 2, English, TPU
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the name suggests, TPUs are thermoplastic resins. ... Most TPUs on the market today are synthesized using at least three different types of monomers: a polymeric compound containing a Tschugaeff-Zerewitinoff hydrogen, a diisocyanate, and a chain extender. 2, record 2, English, - thermoplastic%20polyurethane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thermoplastic polyurethane; TPUR: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 2, English, - thermoplastic%20polyurethane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- polyuréthanne thermoplastique
1, record 2, French, polyur%C3%A9thanne%20thermoplastique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TPUR 2, record 2, French, TPUR
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- polyuréthane thermoplastique 2, record 2, French, polyur%C3%A9thane%20thermoplastique
masculine noun, officially approved
- TPUR 2, record 2, French, TPUR
masculine noun, officially approved
- TPUR 2, record 2, French, TPUR
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les polyuréthannes thermoplastiques sont des polymères linéaires avec des groupes uréthannes alternés avec des polyols. [...] En élevant la température, les liaisons entre chaînes sont rompues, permettant une mise en œuvre semblable à celles des thermoplastiques : (injection, extrusion, soufflage, thermoformage...). Des solvants peuvent aussi rompre ces liaisons permettant de préparer des solutions pour colles ou revêtements, et même extrusion de fils. 3, record 2, French, - polyur%C3%A9thanne%20thermoplastique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polyuréthanne thermoplastique; polyuréthane thermoplastique; TPUR : termes et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - polyur%C3%A9thanne%20thermoplastique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-03-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Technical Textiles
- Plastic Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thermoplastic polyurethane based film
1, record 3, English, thermoplastic%20polyurethane%20based%20film
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- TPU based film 1, record 3, English, TPU%20based%20film
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Materials. Puro, thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU) based films for bonding polyurethane foams or for anti-slip coating. 1, record 3, English, - thermoplastic%20polyurethane%20based%20film
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles techniques
- Matières plastiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- film à base de polyuréthanne thermoplastique
1, record 3, French, film%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thanne%20thermoplastique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- film à base de TPU 1, record 3, French, film%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20TPU
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériaux. Puro, films à base de polyuréthanne thermoplastique (TPU) pour contrecollage des mousses polyuréthanne ou pour enduction anti-dérapante. 1, record 3, French, - film%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20polyur%C3%A9thanne%20thermoplastique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-03-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Effects of Heat (Energy Transfer)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- thermofusible film
1, record 4, English, thermofusible%20film
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Materials. Thermofusible films and webs without solvent for thermo-bonding by conventional methods or by high frequency. Xiroweb, webs made of copolyamide, copolyester, EVA of low weight(as low as 12 g/m²) for car seats and head rests. Puro, thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU) based films for bonding polyurethane foams or for anti-slip coating. 1, record 4, English, - thermofusible%20film
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Effets de la chaleur (Transfert de l'énergie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- film thermofusible
1, record 4, French, film%20thermofusible
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériaux. Films et voiles thermofusibles sans solvant pour contrecollage par méthodes classiques ou hautes fréquences. Voiles Xiroweb à base de copolyamide, copolyester, EVA de poids faibles (jusqu'à 12 g/m²) pour garnitures de sièges et appuis-tête de voiture. Puro, films à base de polyuréthanne thermoplastique (TPU) pour contrecollage des mousses polyuréthanne ou pour enduction anti-dérapante. 1, record 4, French, - film%20thermofusible
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-03-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Technical Textiles
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Plastic Materials
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- polyurethane foam bonding
1, record 5, English, polyurethane%20foam%20bonding
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Materials. Puro, thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU) based films for bonding polyurethane foams or for anti-slip coating. 1, record 5, English, - polyurethane%20foam%20bonding
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles techniques
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Matières plastiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- contrecollage des mousses polyuréthanne
1, record 5, French, contrecollage%20des%20mousses%20polyur%C3%A9thanne
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériaux. Puro, films à base de polyuréthanne thermoplastique (TPU) pour contrecollage des mousses polyuréthanne ou pour enduction anti-dérapante. 1, record 5, French, - contrecollage%20des%20mousses%20polyur%C3%A9thanne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-03-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- anti-slip coating
1, record 6, English, anti%2Dslip%20coating
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Materials. Puro, thermoplastic polyurethane(TPU) based films for bonding polyurethane foams or for anti-slip coating. 1, record 6, English, - anti%2Dslip%20coating
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- enduction anti-dérapante
1, record 6, French, enduction%20anti%2Dd%C3%A9rapante
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériaux. Puro, films à base de polyuréthanne thermoplastique (TPU) pour contrecollage des mousses polyuréthanne ou pour enduction anti-dérapante. 1, record 6, French, - enduction%20anti%2Dd%C3%A9rapante
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-03-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Technical Plans Unit 1, record 7, English, Technical%20Plans%20Unit
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Sous-section des plans techniques 1, record 7, French, Sous%2Dsection%20des%20plans%20techniques
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 7, French, - Sous%2Dsection%20des%20plans%20techniques
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-04-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- temporary pick-up link 1, record 8, English, temporary%20pick%2Dup%20link
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Key term(s)
- temporary pick up link
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- liaison temporaire de reportage
1, record 8, French, liaison%20temporaire%20de%20reportage
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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