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ABRASION RESISTANCE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Technical Textiles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- abrasion resistance
1, record 1, English, abrasion%20resistance
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The resistance to wear resulting from mechanical action upon a surface . It is expressed by the abrasion resistance index. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 1, English, - abrasion%20resistance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the new bicomponent filament developed by Hoechst Trevira and Hoechst Celanese has improved antistain properties and a better abrasion resistance through the presence of an external layer containing a high proportion of a fluoro-polymer. 3, record 1, English, - abrasion%20resistance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abrasion resistance: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - abrasion%20resistance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Textiles techniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- résistance à l'abrasion
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- résistance à l'usure 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27usure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résistance à une usure superficielle par une action mécanique. Elle est exprimée par un indice de résistance à l'abrasion. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les textiles sont de plus en plus utilisés en construction routière, surtout comme solution aux problèmes d'érosion. [...] Les deux principales qualités d'un textile devraient être la capacité de filtration et la perméabilité. On exige aussi une bonne résistance au déchirement et à l'usure [...] 4, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
résistance à l'abrasion : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Resistencia de los materiales
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Textiles técnicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- resistencia a la abrasión
1, record 1, Spanish, resistencia%20a%20la%20abrasi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- abrasion resistance
1, record 2, English, abrasion%20resistance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - abrasion%20resistance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- résistance aux substances abrasives
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20aux%20substances%20abrasives
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- résistance à l'abrasion 1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
feminine noun
- résistance au frottement 1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20frottement
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20aux%20substances%20abrasives
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-12-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- abrasion resistance
1, record 3, English, abrasion%20resistance
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- resistance to abrasion 2, record 3, English, resistance%20to%20abrasion
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of a fiber or fabric to withstand surface wear and rubbing. 3, record 3, English, - abrasion%20resistance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- résistance aux frottements
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20aux%20frottements
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- résistance au frottement 2, record 3, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20frottement
correct, feminine noun
- résistance à l'abrasion 3, record 3, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pouvoir d'une fibre ou d'une étoffe de résister à l'usure et au frottement abrasif en surface. 4, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20aux%20frottements
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- resistencia al roce
1, record 3, Spanish, resistencia%20al%20roce
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-09-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- abrasion resistance
1, record 4, English, abrasion%20resistance
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ability of a surface to resist being worn away by rubbing or friction. 2, record 4, English, - abrasion%20resistance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a surface resists wearing by rubbing, it is abrasion resistant. Abrasion resistance relates to toughness rather than merely hardness and is a necessary quality for floor finishes, enamels, and varnishes. 3, record 4, English, - abrasion%20resistance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- résistance à l'abrasion
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La résistance à l'abrasion est, en particulier, une des qualités spécifiques des couches de finition. La résistance à l'abrasion est appréciée, le plus souvent, par comparaison avec celle d'un feuil étalon à l'aide d'essais conventionnels effectués sur des «abrasimètres». 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
résistance à l'abrasion : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Contexte reproduit avec la permission de l'AFNOR. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27abrasion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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