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BLOWOFF [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blowoff
1, record 1, English, blowoff
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blow-off 2, record 1, English, blow%2Doff
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A controlled outlet from a pipeline used to discharge water, steam, vapor, sludge, or other fluid waste. 3, record 1, English, - blowoff
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A controlled outlet on a pipeline, tank, or conduit that is used to discharge water or accumulations of material carried by a fluid. 4, record 1, English, - blowoff
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plomberie
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vidange
1, record 1, French, vidange
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif situé au point bas d'une installation ou d'un récipient et permettant de vider le liquide contenu soit par gravité, soit mécaniquement par l'intermédiaire d'une pompe et d'une tuyauterie de transfert. 1, record 1, French, - vidange
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-06-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Civil Engineering
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- blow off
1, record 2, English, blow%20off
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- blowoff 2, record 2, English, blowoff
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A controlled outlet on a pipeline, tank, or conduit that is used to discharge water or accumulations of material carried by a fluid. 2, record 2, English, - blow%20off
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génie civil
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- purge
1, record 2, French, purge
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évacuation des boues et des dépôts d'un appareil de traitement ou d'épuration. 1, record 2, French, - purge
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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