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CAULK [10 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- caulk
1, record 1, English, caulk
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
caulk: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - caulk
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matériau d'étanchéité
1, record 1, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matériau d'étanchéité : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-06-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ship Maintenance
- Shipbuilding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- caulk
1, record 2, English, caulk
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- calk 1, record 2, English, calk
correct, verb
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To stop up the seams of (a ship, etc.) by driving in oakum, or the like, melted pitch or resin being afterwards poured on, so as to prevent leaking. 1, record 2, English, - caulk
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Entretien des navires
- Constructions navales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- calfater
1, record 2, French, calfater
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rendre étanche (la coque et le pont d'un navire) en insérant dans les joints et les interstices de l'étoupe goudronnée. 1, record 2, French, - calfater
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mantenimiento de los buques
- Construcción naval
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- calafatear
1, record 2, Spanish, calafatear
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tapar con estopa y brea las juntas del forro de los barcos para que no dejen pasar el agua. 1, record 2, Spanish, - calafatear
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Geochemistry
- Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- barite
1, record 3, English, barite
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- baryte 2, record 3, English, baryte
correct, less frequent
- barytine 3, record 3, English, barytine
correct
- baritite 4, record 3, English, baritite
correct
- heavy spar 5, record 3, English, heavy%20spar
correct
- natural barium sulfate 6, record 3, English, natural%20barium%20sulfate
correct
- barytes 7, record 3, English, barytes
see observation, obsolete
- bayrites 8, record 3, English, bayrites
correct, less frequent
- calk 9, record 3, English, calk
see observation, noun
- cauk 9, record 3, English, cauk
see observation, noun, Great Britain
- caulk 9, record 3, English, caulk
see observation, noun
- cawk 10, record 3, English, cawk
see observation, noun, Great Britain
- natural barium sulphate 11, record 3, English, natural%20barium%20sulphate
obsolete
- terra ponderosa 12, record 3, English, terra%20ponderosa
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Native barium sulfate, a mineral having a specific gravity of 4.7 (i.e., about 4.7 times as heavy as water), used to increase the weight of drilling mud. 13, record 3, English, - barite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As mined, it is conventionally called by original name, barytes. 14, record 3, English, - barite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cauk: An English miner's term for barite, or heavy spar. 14, record 3, English, - barite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
calk [and its synonym "caulk"]: A variety of baryte. 14, record 3, English, - barite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
barite (baryte): Named from the Greek word meaning heavy, referring to its high specific gravity. 15, record 3, English, - barite
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Géochimie
- Chimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- barite
1, record 3, French, barite
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- baryte 2, record 3, French, baryte
correct, feminine noun
- barytine 3, record 3, French, barytine
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- spath lourd 4, record 3, French, spath%20lourd
correct, masculine noun
- sulfate de baryum naturel 5, record 3, French, sulfate%20de%20baryum%20naturel
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- barytite 6, record 3, French, barytite
correct, feminine noun
- spath pesant 7, record 3, French, spath%20pesant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfate de baryum naturel, généralement incolore, du système cristallin orthorhombique [se présentant] en cristaux assez volumineux souvent assemblés en macles, constituant des masses lamellaires ou grenues, généralement d'aspect nacré. 8, record 3, French, - barite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On utilise la barytine en peinture [«blanc fixe»], en particulier comme matière de charge, et, dans l'industrie du pétrole, comme alourdissant pour boues de forage. 9, record 3, French, - barite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] la barytine [...]. Sa densité relativement élevée (4,7) lui a valu le nom de spath pesant [...] 10, record 3, French, - barite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
barytine; sulfate de baryum naturel : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR. 11, record 3, French, - barite
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Geoquímica
- Química
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- baritina
1, record 3, Spanish, baritina
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- barita 2, record 3, Spanish, barita
correct, feminine noun
- espato pesado 3, record 3, Spanish, espato%20pesado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sulfato de bario natural [...], abundante en los filones metalíferos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - baritina
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La baritina es un sólido blanco y pesado (d=4,7). Esta densidad elevada y su perfecta insolubilidad, incluso en presencia de ácidos, se aprovechan en aplicaciones muy diferentes. Su polvo se usa como carga en la fabricación de pinturas [...], pasta de papel y otras materias; entra en la composición del lodo utilizado en sondeos profundos (pozos de petróleo) y sirve para dosificar el ácido sulfúrico y sus sales. 1, record 3, Spanish, - baritina
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- caulking compound
1, record 4, English, caulking%20compound
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- caulk 2, record 4, English, caulk
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy paste containing a polysulphide rubber and lead peroxide curing agent, used for caulking. 3, record 4, English, - caulking%20compound
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Caulking compounds for wall tiles. ... The joints between wall tiles and bathtub shall be suitably caulked with material conforming to CGSB [Canadian General Standards Board] 19-GP-3b (1972) ... or CGSB 19-GP-9b (1971) ... 4, record 4, English, - caulking%20compound
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
caulking compound: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 4, English, - caulking%20compound
Record 4, Key term(s)
- calking compound
- calk
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Liants et mastics (Construction)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- matériau d'étanchéité
1, record 4, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- produit de calfeutrage 2, record 4, French, produit%20de%20calfeutrage
correct, masculine noun
- produit de calfeutrement 3, record 4, French, produit%20de%20calfeutrement
correct, masculine noun
- mastic de calfeutrage 4, record 4, French, mastic%20de%20calfeutrage
masculine noun
- calfeutrant 5, record 4, French, calfeutrant
masculine noun
- calfeutre isolant 6, record 4, French, calfeutre%20isolant
masculine noun
- mastic isolant 6, record 4, French, mastic%20isolant
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériaux d'étanchéité. [...] Les joints entre le carrelage mural et une baignoire doivent être convenablement étanchéifiés au moyen d'un matériau conforme aux normes [de l'Office des normes générales du Canada] ONGC F19-GP-3b [...] ou F19-GP-9b (1971) [...] 7, record 4, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Emploi des plastiques comme matériaux d'étanchéité. 8, record 4, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matériau d'étanchéité : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 9, record 4, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20d%27%C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-09-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- caulk
1, record 5, English, caulk
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- calk 2, record 5, English, calk
verb
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
caulk: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 5, English, - caulk
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Calked joint. 2, record 5, English, - caulk
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Liants et mastics (Construction)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mater
1, record 5, French, mater
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- calfater 2, record 5, French, calfater
- matir 2, record 5, French, matir
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On matit les joints d'une chaudière pour la rendre étanche. 2, record 5, French, - mater
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mater : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 5, French, - mater
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Impermeabilización (Construcción)
- Argamasas y masillas (Construcción)
- Tuberías y accesorios
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sellar
1, record 5, Spanish, sellar
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- retacar 1, record 5, Spanish, retacar
correct
- calafatear 1, record 5, Spanish, calafatear
correct
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- calkin
1, record 6, English, calkin
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- caulkin 1, record 6, English, caulkin
correct
- calk 1, record 6, English, calk
correct
- caulk 1, record 6, English, caulk
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Part of the horseshoe being turned down or added for raising, or for traction to prevent slipping. 1, record 6, English, - calkin
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- crampon
1, record 6, French, crampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crampon formé directement avec le matériel du fer, ou soudé sur celui-ci. 1, record 6, French, - crampon
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Cría de ganado caballar
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- ramplón
1, record 6, Spanish, rampl%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Ramplón de herradura. 1, record 6, Spanish, - rampl%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-05-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
- Forestry Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- caulk
1, record 7, English, caulk
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of a number of sharp spikes set into an iron plate that fits over a shoe or boot, or set in the sole of the boot itself [to prevent slipping]. 2, record 7, English, - caulk
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
- Exploitation forestière
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- crampon
1, record 7, French, crampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pointe d'acier, en nombre variable, fixée sous une botte ou une chaussure ou faisant partie d'une garniture métallique qui emboîte tout le semelage de celles-ci et s'attache sur le dessus du pied grâce à des courroies. 2, record 7, French, - crampon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces crampons servent à prévenir les glissements. 2, record 7, French, - crampon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-03-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Construction Methods
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- caulk
1, record 8, English, caulk
correct, verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To stuff a joint formed by the shoulder of a pipe-iron or clay for sewer or waterworks, with caulking, lead or other material. To place a bead of mastic compound in the joint around the doors, windows, etc. 2, record 8, English, - caulk
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- calfeutrer
1, record 8, French, calfeutrer
correct, verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Footwear and Shoe Repair
Record 9, Main entry term, English
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chaussures et cordonnerie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- crampon à glace
1, record 9, French, crampon%20%C3%A0%20glace
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Liants et mastics (Construction)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pâte
1, record 10, French, p%C3%A2te
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Produit à calfeutrer à base de silicone et de caoutchouc. 2, record 10, French, - p%C3%A2te
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les matériaux utilisés [pour le calfeutrement] sont des pâtes plastiques, à base généralement d'huiles végétales et de fibres minérales. 1, record 10, French, - p%C3%A2te
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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