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DISTRIBUTOR [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ignition distributor
1, record 1, English, ignition%20distributor
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- distributor 2, record 1, English, distributor
correct, see observation, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device which distributes high voltage electricity for ignition to cylinders of multi-cylinder engine in the proper order. 3, record 1, English, - ignition%20distributor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distributor: generic term that can be used as a synonym only when the context is specifically about an ignition distributor. 4, record 1, English, - ignition%20distributor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
distributor: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - ignition%20distributor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ignition distributor; distributor: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - ignition%20distributor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- distributeur d'allumage
1, record 1, French, distributeur%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- distributeur 2, record 1, French, distributeur
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif qui distribue le courant électrique haute tension pour l'allumage aux cylindres du moteur multicylindre dans le bon ordre. 3, record 1, French, - distributeur%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distributeur : terme générique qui peut être utilisé comme synonyme uniquement lorsque le contexte porte spécifiquement sur le distributeur d'allumage. 4, record 1, French, - distributeur%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
distributeur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - distributeur%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
distributeur d'allumage : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 1, French, - distributeur%20d%27allumage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de encendido (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- distribuidor
1, record 1, Spanish, distribuidor
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conmutador rotativo que distribuye la corriente de alta tensión a las bujías. 1, record 1, Spanish, - distribuidor
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-06-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telegraph Equipment
- Telegraphic Networks and Operations
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- distributor
1, record 2, English, distributor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de télégraphie
- Réseaux et exploitation télégraphiques
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- distributeur
1, record 2, French, distributeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo de telegrafía
- Redes y explotación telegráficas
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- distribuidor
1, record 2, Spanish, distribuidor
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo mecánico o electrónico que distribuye la conexión de línea en sucesión rápida entre los diferentes canales de mensajes de un sistema de acceso múltiple por distribución en el tiempo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - distribuidor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En los sistemas múltiplex. 1, record 2, Spanish, - distribuidor
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-11-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- distributing roller
1, record 3, English, distributing%20roller
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- distributor 1, record 3, English, distributor
correct
- distribution roller 2, record 3, English, distribution%20roller
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Distribution of the ink film. The spreading of the ink film until it becomes sufficiently thin for application to the printing-image carrier is called "distribution," and the rollers by which this result is accomplished are known as "distributing rollers" or as "distributors," for short. In the distribution phase, ink is transferred from steel rollers to rubber rollers and vice versa until finally an ink film is deposited on the form. 3, record 3, English, - distributing%20roller
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms normally found in the plural. 3, record 3, English, - distributing%20roller
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rouleau distributeur
1, record 3, French, rouleau%20distributeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- distributeur 1, record 3, French, distributeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rouleau permettant la distribution ou répartition uniforme de l'encre sur la forme imprimante. 2, record 3, French, - rouleau%20distributeur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-10-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Farm Equipment
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
- Grain Growing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- distribution head
1, record 4, English, distribution%20head
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- turnhead 1, record 4, English, turnhead
correct
- distributor 2, record 4, English, distributor
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Distributor: A piece of equipment used to direct grain flow from a hopper or leg to several different locations within an elevator; this spout or turnhead can be set up on bins, belts, cleaners and spouting. 2, record 4, English, - distribution%20head
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel agricole
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
- Culture des céréales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tête de distribution
1, record 4, French, t%C3%AAte%20de%20distribution
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- distributeur 1, record 4, French, distributeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Distributeur : Pièce d'équipement utilisée pour diriger l'écoulement de grain d'une trémie ou d'un élévateur vers différents endroits dans un silo; cette goulotte ou cette tête de distribution peut être orientée vers une cellule, une courroie, un nettoyeur ou une goulotte. 1, record 4, French, - t%C3%AAte%20de%20distribution
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-01-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- distributor
1, record 5, English, distributor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- répartiteur
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9partiteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- distributeur 1, record 5, French, distributeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant de répartir entre plusieurs appareils disposés en parallèle un écoulement quelconque de matière (solide, pulpe ou liquide). 1, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9partiteur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación de los productos mineros
- Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- distribuidor
1, record 5, Spanish, distribuidor
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-01-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- distributor
1, record 6, English, distributor
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Individual or party that distributes the metadata. 1, record 6, English, - distributor
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- distributeur
1, record 6, French, distributeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Individu ou groupe qui diffuse le jeu de données. 1, record 6, French, - distributeur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-07-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Trade
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dealer
1, record 7, English, dealer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- distributor 2, record 7, English, distributor
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Commerce
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- concessionnaire
1, record 7, French, concessionnaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commerçant ou marchand à qui un fabricant a accordé une concession portant sur la vente de ses produits. 1, record 7, French, - concessionnaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Comercio
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente autorizado
1, record 7, Spanish, agente%20autorizado
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-07-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Electrical Engineering
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- distributor
1, record 8, English, distributor
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- distribution device 2, record 8, English, distribution%20device
correct, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The electronic circuitry which acts as an intermediate link between the accumulator and drum storage. 3, record 8, English, - distributor
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distributor: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 8, English, - distributor
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Électrotechnique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- distributeur
1, record 8, French, distributeur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- dispositif de distribution 1, record 8, French, dispositif%20de%20distribution
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- appareil de distribution 2, record 8, French, appareil%20de%20distribution
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif de distribution; distributeur : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 8, French, - distributeur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
- Electrotecnia
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- distribuidor
1, record 8, Spanish, distribuidor
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circuitería electrónica que actúa como enlace intermediario entre el acumulador y el almacenamiento de tambor. 1, record 8, Spanish, - distribuidor
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-07-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- distributor
1, record 9, English, distributor
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agent, factor, jobber, wholesaler or retailer. 1, record 9, English, - distributor
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In some trades, e.g. motor, a distributor is a main dealer who supplies smaller dealers, but also acts as a retailer. 1, record 9, English, - distributor
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- distributeur
1, record 9, French, distributeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne physique ou morale assurant tout ou partie de la fonction de distribution. 2, record 9, French, - distributeur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour les producteurs, la distribution ce sont les structures et moyens qui leur permettent d'atteindre le client-consommateur. [...] Pour le consommateur, la distribution c'est essentiellement le commerce de détail [...] Pour les distributeurs eux-mêmes, la distribution est un secteur de l'activité économique qui assure une fonction essentielle d'intermédiaires entre producteurs et consommateurs. 3, record 9, French, - distributeur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercialización
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- distribuidor
1, record 9, Spanish, distribuidor
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-03-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- distributor 1, record 10, English, distributor
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Refrigerant distributor. 1, record 10, English, - distributor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- répartiteur
1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9partiteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif destiné à assurer la répartition d'un liquide sur un milieu donné. 1, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9partiteur
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
répartiteur de frigorigène : Dispositif combiné à un détenteur thermostatique visant à alimenter de façon égale diverses sections en parallèle d'un évaporateur. 2, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9partiteur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-02-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Conditioning and Heating
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- distributor
1, record 11, English, distributor
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- refrigerant distributor 2, record 11, English, refrigerant%20distributor
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for dividing flow of liquid fluid between parallel paths in an evaporator or in other types of heat transfer apparatus. 1, record 11, English, - distributor
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
- Machines frigorifiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- distributeur de liquide
1, record 11, French, distributeur%20de%20liquide
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- tête de distribution 2, record 11, French, t%C3%AAte%20de%20distribution
correct, feminine noun
- distributeur de frigorigène 3, record 11, French, distributeur%20de%20frigorig%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- répartiteur de frigorigène 4, record 11, French, r%C3%A9partiteur%20de%20frigorig%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant de répartir le frigorigène dans les différentes sections d'un évaporateur qui sont montées en parallèle. 5, record 11, French, - distributeur%20de%20liquide
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Afin de réduire la perte de charge et surmonter [...] l'influence de la résistance de l'évaporateur sur le fonctionnement correct du détendeur, on a recours à une injection multiple en divisant l'évaporateur en plusieurs sections de même longueur [...] Un distributeur de liquide (ou «tête de distribution») permet [...] de distribuer d'une manière uniforme aux différentes sections de l'évaporateur le liquide venant du détendeur. 2, record 11, French, - distributeur%20de%20liquide
Record 11, Key term(s)
- distributeur
- répartiteur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-08-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- distributor
1, record 12, English, distributor
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A foreign-based business that works under contract for an exporter in an offshore target market the distributor imports directly from the exporter, and where needed, performs the marketing activities of sales, service, promotion, and distribution. 1, record 12, English, - distributor
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- distributeur
1, record 12, French, distributeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- distribuidor
1, record 12, Spanish, distribuidor
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Persona que] compra directamente al exportador para vender a mayoristas y minoristas. 2, record 12, Spanish, - distribuidor
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Este se suele diferenciar del agente, en que mantiene algunos inventarios, que adquiere del exportador sobre la base de precios con descuentos especiales. 2, record 12, Spanish, - distribuidor
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-12-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Brewing and Malting
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- distributing tube 1, record 13, English, distributing%20tube
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- distributor 1, record 13, English, distributor
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Brasserie et malterie
- Outillage industriel
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- tuyau de distribution
1, record 13, French, tuyau%20de%20distribution
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- distributor
1, record 14, English, distributor
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- distribution grid 2, record 14, English, distribution%20grid
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Raw water distributor. 1, record 14, English, - distributor
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- grille de distribution
1, record 14, French, grille%20de%20distribution
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure 171. Adoucisseur. Numéro D. Grille de distribution d'eau brute. 1, record 14, French, - grille%20de%20distribution
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1978-09-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- distributor
1, record 15, English, distributor
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pipe or trough with several openings used to distribute water evenly on a tray or in a vessel. 1, record 15, English, - distributor
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- distributeur
1, record 15, French, distributeur
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tuyauterie servant à répartir ou à expédier un produit dans plusieurs directions. 1, record 15, French, - distributeur
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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