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FELT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-12-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Nonwoven Textiles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- felt
1, record 1, English, felt
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Felt" is a term that can be used to describe a variety of different textiles including felted woven wools, synthetics, and industrial felts. Traditionally, felt is a nonwoven textile composed of loose fibers which are matted together to form a continuous material. 2, record 1, English, - felt
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Nontissés (Industries du textile)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- feutre
1, record 1, French, feutre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériel non tissé, le feutre est obtenu par l'agglomération de fibres sous l'action de la chaleur et du frottement. Il s'agit en général de fibres naturelles (le plus souvent de la laine de mouton), mais on trouve également du feutre synthétique. 2, record 1, French, - feutre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Thermal Insulation
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- felt
1, record 2, English, felt
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unwoven fabric, composed of fibers from wool, paper, or rags, asbestos or grass which are matted together, usually with the aid of moisture and heat, by rolling or by pressure. 2, record 2, English, - felt
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Isolation thermique
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- feutre
1, record 2, French, feutre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau composé de touffes de fibres, de laine ou de poils agglutinées, imbriquées et entremêlées par feutrage. 2, record 2, French, - feutre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les feutres minces (épaisseur de quelques mm) servent de sous-couche pour divers revêtements de sols textiles, ou pour des dalles flottantes. Les feutres épais (plusieurs cm) en fibres minérales servent en isolation thermique, verticale ou horizontale. [...] Feutre-enduit [...] feutre bitumé, ou bitumeux ou bitumineux [...] feutre goudronné [...] feutre-jardin [...] 2, record 2, French, - feutre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales de construcción artificiales
- Aislamiento térmico
- Alfombras y revestimientos para suelos
- Aislamiento y acústica arquitectónicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fieltro
1, record 2, Spanish, fieltro
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material fibroso compuesto de pelo, raíces u otras fibras vegetales, tratado para hacerlo estanco; se utiliza como insonorizante y para revestimientos bajo el tejado. 2, record 2, Spanish, - fieltro
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-09-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pulp and Paper
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- felt
1, record 3, English, felt
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- papermakers felt 2, record 3, English, papermakers%20felt
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A continuous broad porous belt used on the papermachine, traditionally made of wool but frequently of a combination of two or more of the following fibres: wool, cotton, and synthetic fibres. 3, record 3, English, - felt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A felt performs the function of a conveyor belt in carrying the weak paper web, but also supports its dimensional integrity. 3, record 3, English, - felt
Record 3, Key term(s)
- papermaker's felt
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pâtes et papier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- feutre
1, record 3, French, feutre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de l'habillage de la machine à papier destinée à absorber l'eau évacuée de la feuille pendant le pressage, à soutenir la feuille encore fragile lors de son transport, ou encore à appliquer la feuille contre un cylindre sécheur. 2, record 3, French, - feutre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-03-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Brewing and Malting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- grow together
1, record 4, English, grow%20together
verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- felt 1, record 4, English, felt
verb
- mat 1, record 4, English, mat
verb
- cake 1, record 4, English, cake
verb
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Brasserie et malterie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- feutrer
1, record 4, French, feutrer
verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- prendre 1, record 4, French, prendre
verb
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-05-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biogeography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- veld
1, record 5, English, veld
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- veldt 1, record 5, English, veldt
correct
- felt 1, record 5, English, felt
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The open country, bearing grass, bushes or shrubs, or thinly forested, characteristic of parts of southern Africa. 1, record 5, English, - veld
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Biogéographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- veld
1, record 5, French, veld
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(néerlandais veld, champ). Prairie tempérée d'Afrique du Sud dont les arbres sont exclus par la combinaison d'une insuffisance des précipitations et de la rigueur des hivers. (La limite inférieure de cette formation végétale dominée par une graminée Themeda trianda coïncide avec les isohypses de 1400-1500 m. Elle définit l'étage du Highveld qui correspond à une subdivision orographique du pays. 1, record 5, French, - veld
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-05-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Training
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- front end loaded training
1, record 6, English, front%20end%20loaded%20training
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- FELT 1, record 6, English, FELT
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The minimum essential military training which is concentrated at the beginning of service, to ensure that a reservist is able to function effectively upon joining a unit. 1, record 6, English, - front%20end%20loaded%20training
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- instruction concentrée en début de service
1, record 6, French, instruction%20concentr%C3%A9e%20en%20d%C3%A9but%20de%20service
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ICDS 1, record 6, French, ICDS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation militaire minimale essentielle que l'on dispense en début de service pour s'assurer qu'un réserviste soit en mesure d'accomplir efficacement ses tâches dès son affectation à une unité. 1, record 6, French, - instruction%20concentr%C3%A9e%20en%20d%C3%A9but%20de%20service
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Définition et terme uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre (CDTAT). 2, record 6, French, - instruction%20concentr%C3%A9e%20en%20d%C3%A9but%20de%20service
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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