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APPLICATOR [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spreader
1, record 1, English, spreader
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thin-layer spreader 2, record 1, English, thin%2Dlayer%20spreader
- spreading device 3, record 1, English, spreading%20device
- applicator 4, record 1, English, applicator
correct
- leveller 5, record 1, English, leveller
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used to coat support plates with a thinly layered sorbent suspension. 6, record 1, English, - spreader
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Isolation of the sterols by thin layer chromatography --- Align ... glass plates in the TLC [thin layer chromatography] mounting board ... Adjust the applicator to deliver a 0.5 mm layer of silica gel onto the plates. 7, record 1, English, - spreader
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- étaleur
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9taleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dispositif d'étalement 2, record 1, French, dispositif%20d%27%C3%A9talement
correct, masculine noun
- dispositif d'application 2, record 1, French, dispositif%20d%27application
masculine noun
- applicateur 2, record 1, French, applicateur
masculine noun
- distributeur 2, record 1, French, distributeur
masculine noun
- répartiteur 3, record 1, French, r%C3%A9partiteur
masculine noun
- couleuse réglable 4, record 1, French, couleuse%20r%C3%A9glable
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange semi-liquide [...] déposé sur des plaques à l'aide d'un étaleur [qui règle] avec précision l'épaisseur de la couche. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9taleur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La chromatographie sur couche mince] appelée également chromatographie sur plaque [...] présente des analogies avec la chromatographie sur papier [...] À la feuille de papier on substitue une plaque de verre sur laquelle on dépose grâce à un répartiteur adapté, créant un niveau précis, une couche mince [...] d'une substance absorbante [...] 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9taleur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Couleuse réglable : Elle sert à étendre la pâte sur les plaques alignées dans la niveleuse. L'ouverture de la couleuse est réglable [...] 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9taleur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-10-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- applicator
1, record 2, English, applicator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ink applicator 1, record 2, English, ink%20applicator
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mechanism to apply ink uniformly to the surface of an engraved cylinder. 1, record 2, English, - applicator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- applicateur d'encre
1, record 2, French, applicateur%20d%27encre
correct, masculine 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 1998-01-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- applicator
1, record 3, English, applicator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The elastic compression orthesis for limbs designate a range of textile items ... which have the therapeutic function of treating venous or ligamentous pathologies. They act through the compression they apply onto an aching limb ... The indication of the compression value is essential for the prescriber and the applicator. 1, record 3, English, - applicator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- applicateur
1, record 3, French, applicateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les orthèses élastiques de contention des membres regroupent un ensemble d'articles à base textile tricotée [...] qui ont pour fonction thérapeutique le traitement de pathologies veineuses ou ligamentaires. Leur action se manifeste par la compression qu'elles exercent sur un membre malade [...] L'indication de la pression de contention est capitale pour le prescripteur et pour l'applicateur. 1, record 3, French, - applicateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-05-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
- Optical Telecommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- applicator 1, record 4, English, applicator
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cabling 2, record 4, English, - applicator
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
optoelectronics 2, record 4, English, - applicator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
- Télécommunications optiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- filière d'enrobage
1, record 4, French, fili%C3%A8re%20d%27enrobage
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Après revêtement dans la filière d'enrobage, le ruban passe dans le four de polymérisation aux UV. 1, record 4, French, - fili%C3%A8re%20d%27enrobage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-10-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Crop Protection
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pesticide operator
1, record 5, English, pesticide%20operator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- applicator 2, record 5, English, applicator
correct
- pesticide applicator 3, record 5, English, pesticide%20applicator
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One that applies substances. 2, record 5, English, - pesticide%20operator
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Urges that applicators avoid using sprays during windy weather. 2, record 5, English, - pesticide%20operator
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pesticide operator's license. 4, record 5, English, - pesticide%20operator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Protection des végétaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- opérateur antiparasitaire
1, record 5, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20antiparasitaire
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- opérateur d'épandeur 2, record 5, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20d%27%C3%A9pandeur
proposal, masculine noun
- opératrice antiparasitaire 1, record 5, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20antiparasitaire
feminine noun
- opérateur de répandeuse 2, record 5, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20r%C3%A9pandeuse
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distributeur d'engrais ou de pesticides. 3, record 5, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20antiparasitaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un applicateur, en français, désigne plutôt un instrument (ou un type de conditionnement) permettant l'application directe de produits sur une partie du corps humain sans contact manuel. Le terme «épandeur» (ainsi que son synonyme «répandeuse») est utilisé pour désigner une machine d'épandage et non la personne qui opère cette machine. 2, record 5, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20antiparasitaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
permis d'opérateur antiparasitaire. 4, record 5, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20antiparasitaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-03-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- applicator 1, record 6, English, applicator
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- manche diffuseur
1, record 6, French, manche%20diffuseur
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
lance spéciale courbée rigide, d'une longueur d'environ 4,5 m, composée de deux sections, montée directement au bout d'un tuyau d'incendie et permettant de projeter au-dessus du foyer, sous une forme pulvérisée, l'eau sous pression qui l'alimente. 1, record 6, French, - manche%20diffuseur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-11-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- applicator
1, record 7, English, applicator
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument for making local applications. 1, record 7, English, - applicator
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- applicateur
1, record 7, French, applicateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Adjectif et nom masculin. Qui sert à appliquer un produit. 1, record 7, French, - applicateur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ex : Tampon, pinceau applicateur. 1, record 7, French, - applicateur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-07-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Opening and Closing Devices (Packaging)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- applicator
1, record 8, English, applicator
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- convenience applicator 2, record 8, English, convenience%20applicator
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are many different kinds of convenience applicators .... Four major types are brushes, daubers, rods, and droppers. Brush caps range from small cosmetic brushes to large applicators used for applying adhesives. Sponge, cotton, felt, or wool pads affixed to applicator rods are used to apply a wide variety of household and cosmetic products and are known as dauber caps .... Glass and plastic droppers ... are frequently used to provide precise dosages for medicinal products. 2, record 8, English, - applicator
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Modes d'ouverture et de fermeture (Emball.)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bouchon applicateur
1, record 8, French, bouchon%20applicateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fermeture pratique constituée d'un bouchon comportant soit une tige terminée par un pinceau, un tampon, que l'on utilise pour appliquer des produits cosmétiques, du cirage, etc., soit une tige calibrée pour la distribution dosée de produits pharmaceutiques. 2, record 8, French, - bouchon%20applicateur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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