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DRAINAGE [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fire Prevention
- Fire Safety
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- drainage
1, record 1, English, drainage
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drainage: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 1, English, - drainage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévention des incendies
- Sécurité incendie
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- purge
1, record 1, French, purge
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vidange 1, record 1, French, vidange
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
purge; vidange: termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 1, French, - purge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prevención de incendios
- Seguridad contra incendios
- Tuberías y accesorios
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- drenaje
1, record 1, Spanish, drenaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento o medio de extracción de las partes más densas de una columna de líquido. 1, record 1, Spanish, - drenaje
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-07-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- drainage basin
1, record 2, English, drainage%20basin
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- drainage 2, record 2, English, drainage
correct, officially approved
- catch basin 3, record 2, English, catch%20basin
correct
- watershed 4, record 2, English, watershed
correct, see observation
- catchment 5, record 2, English, catchment
correct
- catchment area 6, record 2, English, catchment%20area
correct, see observation, standardized
- catchment basin 7, record 2, English, catchment%20basin
correct, standardized
- gathering ground 8, record 2, English, gathering%20ground
correct, standardized
- feeding ground 9, record 2, English, feeding%20ground
correct
- hydrographical basin 10, record 2, English, hydrographical%20basin
correct
- hydrographic basin 11, record 2, English, hydrographic%20basin
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The area draining naturally to a water course or to a given point. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 12, record 2, English, - drainage%20basin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Field teams at the Columbia Icefield and in the Maligne Lake drainage basin reported whumpfing of the snowpack at treeline and in the alpine. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 2, record 2, English, - drainage%20basin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "drainage" refers to a specific valley. We commonly use watershed to describe locations in the landscape and so the conditions can vary between drainages (which means between valleys). Drainage refers to the "river" which all the water of that valley drains into. [Reference: Avalanche Specialist, Parks Canada.] 13, record 2, English, - drainage%20basin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In North America, the term watershed is often used instead of catchment area. In the UK, watershed means the line separating two adjacent catchments. 14, record 2, English, - drainage%20basin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
drainage basin: term used by Parks Canada. 15, record 2, English, - drainage%20basin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
catchment area; catchment basin; gathering ground: terms standardized by ISO. 16, record 2, English, - drainage%20basin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
drainage basin; drainage: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 13, record 2, English, - drainage%20basin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
drainage basin: expression reproduced from the Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 13, record 2, English, - drainage%20basin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bassin hydrographique
1, record 2, French, bassin%20hydrographique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bassin versant 2, record 2, French, bassin%20versant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- bassin-versant 3, record 2, French, bassin%2Dversant
correct, masculine noun
- bassin hydrologique 4, record 2, French, bassin%20hydrologique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- bassin récepteur 5, record 2, French, bassin%20r%C3%A9cepteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- bassin d'alimentation 6, record 2, French, bassin%20d%27alimentation
correct, masculine noun
- bassin de drainage 7, record 2, French, bassin%20de%20drainage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bassin drainant naturellement vers un cours d'eau ou un endroit donné. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 5, record 2, French, - bassin%20hydrographique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les équipes sur le terrain au champ de glace Columbia et au bassin hydrographique du lac Maligne ont signalé des whoumfs dans le manteau neigeux à la limite forestière et dans la zone alpine. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 8, record 2, French, - bassin%20hydrographique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les bassins sont séparés par des lignes de partage des eaux. 9, record 2, French, - bassin%20hydrographique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bassin hydrographique : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 10, record 2, French, - bassin%20hydrographique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
bassin hydrographique; bassin versant : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 11, record 2, French, - bassin%20hydrographique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
bassin récepteur; bassin hydrologique : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 12, record 2, French, - bassin%20hydrographique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuenca hidrográfica
1, record 2, Spanish, cuenca%20hidrogr%C3%A1fica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cuenca de alimentación 2, record 2, Spanish, cuenca%20de%20alimentaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
- cuenca receptora 3, record 2, Spanish, cuenca%20receptora
correct, feminine noun
- cuenca de drenaje 4, record 2, Spanish, cuenca%20de%20drenaje
correct, feminine noun
- cuenca hidrológica 5, record 2, Spanish, cuenca%20hidrol%C3%B3gica
feminine noun
- vertiente 6, record 2, Spanish, vertiente
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
El conjunto de aguas (ríos, quebradas, arroyos, aguas subterráneas y aguas (lluvias), que bajan de las montañas hasta desembocar en un río principal. 7, record 2, Spanish, - cuenca%20hidrogr%C3%A1fica
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- drainage
1, record 3, English, drainage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The removal of surface water or excess ground water from a given area by natural or artificial means, such as ditching, tiling, pumping or by gravity. 2, record 3, English, - drainage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Re-establish drainage. 2, record 3, English, - drainage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- drainage
1, record 3, French, drainage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute opération, naturelle ou artificielle, qui consiste à collecter des eaux de toute nature et de toute origine pour les envoyer en dehors d'une certaine zone. 2, record 3, French, - drainage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drainage : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 3, record 3, French, - drainage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Rétablir le drainage. 4, record 3, French, - drainage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alcantarillas y drenaje
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- drenaje
1, record 3, Spanish, drenaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema de desecación y saneamiento de terrenos inundados o de infraestructura que impidan acumulaciones de agua, tal como la apertura de una zanja inclinada cubierta de piedras y fajina, que recibe el agua entre estos elementos y la vierte lejos. 2, record 3, Spanish, - drenaje
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-02-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- draining
1, record 4, English, draining
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- drainage 2, record 4, English, drainage
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Draining is the act of separating the whey from the curds by passing the former through a metal strainer in the vat exit gate or through a sieve laying the length of the vat .... At the end of drainage, a trench of curd is generally formed .... 3, record 4, English, - draining
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Whey can be removed by drainage from vats or kettles. Otherwise, the mixture of curds and whey may be pumped or dipped from the vat to a drain table perforated molds (forms or hoops), or cheesecloth. The result is the same: whey and curds are separated. 4, record 4, English, - draining
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- égouttage
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9gouttage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- décaillage 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9caillage
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] une masse compacte, élastique : le caillé ou scientifiquement, le coagulum [...] baigne dans le petit-lait ou techniquement, lactosérum, désigné sous le nom de sérum en fromagerie. L'égouttage consiste à séparer le caillé du sérum. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9gouttage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos lácteos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- desuerado
1, record 4, Spanish, desuerado
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- desuero 2, record 4, Spanish, desuero
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Separación del suero de la cuajada. 1, record 4, Spanish, - desuerado
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-07-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- drainage
1, record 5, English, drainage
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 5, English, - drainage
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Chimie analytique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- eau d'égouttage
1, record 5, French, eau%20d%27%C3%A9gouttage
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 5, French, - eau%20d%27%C3%A9gouttage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-11-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- drainage
1, record 6, English, drainage
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- draining 2, record 6, English, draining
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drain: To draw off or away (a liquid) gradually, or in small quantities, by means of a conduit or the like. 3, record 6, English, - drainage
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vidange
1, record 6, French, vidange
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le fait de vider un récipient de son contenu habituel. 2, record 6, French, - vidange
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vidange : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 6, French, - vidange
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-01-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- drainage
1, record 7, English, drainage
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The removal of water, air or gas from structures, by gravity or pumping. 2, record 7, English, - drainage
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- purge
1, record 7, French, purge
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de purger, d'évacuer, de vidanger, de façon continue ou non, l'eau, l'air, le gaz, d'une tuyauterie, d'un récipient, par gravité ou par pompage. 2, record 7, French, - purge
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
purge : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 7, French, - purge
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-01-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- drainage
1, record 8, English, drainage
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The action of draining. 2, record 8, English, - drainage
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- égouttement
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9gouttement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'équipe de maintenance a découvert un égouttement régulier de liquide hydraulique provenant de l'arbre de sortie de la servocommande (PCU) du circuit d'ailerons «B». 2, record 8, French, - %C3%A9gouttement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
égouttement : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 8, French, - %C3%A9gouttement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-10-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Petroleum Deposits
- Oil Production
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- drainage
1, record 9, English, drainage
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The migration of oil or gas in a reservoir toward a wellbore due to the pressure reduction caused by the well's penetrating the reservoir. 1, record 9, English, - drainage
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A drainage point is a wellbore or, in some cases, several wellbores that drains the reservoir. 1, record 9, English, - drainage
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gisements pétrolifères
- Production pétrolière
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- drainage
1, record 9, French, drainage
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Yacimientos petrolíferos
- Producción petrolera
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- drenaje
1, record 9, Spanish, drenaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circulación de petróleo por los poros de la roca almacén, que se establece al perforar los pozos en el yacimiento. 1, record 9, Spanish, - drenaje
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El drenaje puede ser debido a la presión del gas natural situado encima de la capa de petróleo, a la del gas disuelto en éste, a la gravedad y, raras veces, a la presión interna del mismo petróleo. 1, record 9, Spanish, - drenaje
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-04-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- drainage
1, record 10, English, drainage
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The collection of precipitation, ground water and/or other fluids and its transmission in the plane of a geotextile or geotextile-related product. 2, record 10, English, - drainage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This International Standard defines function and product terms applying to geotextiles and geotextile-related products. 2, record 10, English, - drainage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
drainage: Term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 10, English, - drainage
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- drainage
1, record 10, French, drainage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recueil et évacuation des eaux pluviales et souterraines et/ou autres fluides dans le plan du géotextile. 1, record 10, French, - drainage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La présente Norme internationale définit les termes relatifs aux fonctions et aux produits applicables aux géotextiles et produits apparentés. 1, record 10, French, - drainage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
drainage : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 10, French, - drainage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drenaje y riego (Agricultura)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- drenaje
1, record 10, Spanish, drenaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-04-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Centesis and Samplings
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- drainage
1, record 11, English, drainage
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The withdrawal of fluids from a cavity by means of a drain or a wick. 2, record 11, English, - drainage
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Drainage of pleural or ascitic fluid should be carried out slowly, at a rate of not more than about 1500 ml per hour, and the total quantity of fluid removed on any single occasion should not exceed about 1500 ml because of the risk of fluid shifts from the vascular to the extravascular compartment, with consequently inadequate ventricular filling pressures. 3, record 11, English, - drainage
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Ponctions et prélèvements
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- drainage
1, record 11, French, drainage
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait de favoriser l'écoulement de suppurations au moyen d'un drain ou d'une mèche. Drainage du pus; drainage du rein. 1, record 11, French, - drainage
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Drainage du pus; drainage du rein. 1, record 11, French, - drainage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centesis y muestras
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- drenaje
1, record 11, Spanish, drenaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Road Construction
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- drainage
1, record 12, English, drainage
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An adequate drainage system for the removal of surface and subsurface water is vital for the safety of aircraft and for the longevity of the pavements. 2, record 12, English, - drainage
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drainage: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 3, record 12, English, - drainage
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Construction des voies de circulation
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- drainage
1, record 12, French, drainage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- écoulement des eaux 2, record 12, French, %C3%A9coulement%20des%20eaux
masculine noun
- évacuation des eaux 3, record 12, French, %C3%A9vacuation%20des%20eaux
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans tous les cas, les profils de travers doivent être aussi plats que possible, mais présenter des pentes suffisantes pour assurer l'écoulement des eaux. 2, record 12, French, - drainage
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drainage : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 12, French, - drainage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
- Construcción de carreteras
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- drenaje
1, record 12, Spanish, drenaje
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drenaje : término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 12, Spanish, - drenaje
Record 13 - internal organization data 1991-06-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- drainage 1, record 13, English, drainage
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- sheet breakaway 2, record 13, English, sheet%20breakaway
- washunder 1, record 13, English, washunder
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of current-induced boom failure resulting from the fact that a boom placed in moving water tends to act like a dam. The surface water being held back by the boom in an attempt to keep up with the water flowing directly under the boom skirt, and in so doing simultaneously draws oil from the surface under the boom. 2, record 13, English, - drainage
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For the most part, splashover (oil overtops the boom) and drainage (direct loss of oil under the boom) should not occur.... 1, record 13, English, - drainage
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Mesures antipollution
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- échappement laminaire
1, record 13, French, %C3%A9chappement%20laminaire
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaillance des barrières causée par le courant quand ces dernières, disposées dans une eau courante, cherchent à se comporter comme des barrages. La couche superficielle de l'eau étant retenue par les barrières, elle est déviée par le bas et accélère dans son écoulement, afin de se maintenir à la vitesse de l'eau coulant juste au-dessous de la jupe de la barrière, ce qui fait entraîner les hydrocarbures en surface sous la barrière. 2, record 13, French, - %C3%A9chappement%20laminaire
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la plupart des cas, les pertes d'hydrocarbures par rejaillissement (projection par-dessus le barrage) et par échappement laminaire (fuite d'hydrocarbures sous le barrage) ne devraient pas se produire (...) 3, record 13, French, - %C3%A9chappement%20laminaire
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-03-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- discharge
1, record 14, English, discharge
correct, noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- drainage 2, record 14, English, drainage
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pathological secretion. 1, record 14, English, - discharge
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "discharge" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 3, record 14, English, - discharge
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- écoulement
1, record 14, French, %C3%A9coulement
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- perte 2, record 14, French, perte
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Issue d'un flux anormal hors d'une cavité naturelle : oreille, urètre, vagin. L'écoulement témoigne d'une affection des organes correspondants ou communiquant avec cette cavité. 1, record 14, French, - %C3%A9coulement
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «écoulement» a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 3, record 14, French, - %C3%A9coulement
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- drainage 1, record 15, English, drainage
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cannon washing (Degrémont patent). ... an air cushion is formed at the top of the filter; then, with the filter isolated, compressed air is forced under the plate supporting the candles. ... the water travels from the inside to the outside of the candles at very high speed. This Cannon effect instantaneously detaches all the deposits, which fall to the bottom of the filter. The operation is completed by drainage. 1, record 15, English, - drainage
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Traitement des eaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- vidange
1, record 15, French, vidange
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lavage Cannon (brevet Degrémont). On crée [...] un matelas d'air à la partie supérieure du filtre puis, celui-ci étant isolé, on injecte de l'air comprimé sous la plaque support des bougies. [...] l'eau passe de l'intérieur à l'extérieur des bougies à très grande vitesse. Cet effet Cannon détache brutalement et instantanément tous les dépôts qui tombent en fond de filtre. On termine par une vidange. 1, record 15, French, - vidange
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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