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FLOTATION COLLAR [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- flotation collar 1, record 1, English, flotation%20collar
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- flotation 2, record 1, English, flotation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The size and shape of flotation collar on a barrier are important components which contribute to the stability of the barrier in a current. The flotation has to be sufficiently large ... for a barrier to resist the downward pull caused by the currents when the barrier is anchored. 1, record 1, English, - flotation%20collar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
- Mesures antipollution
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- boudin
1, record 1, French, boudin
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- boudin de flottaison 2, record 1, French, boudin%20de%20flottaison
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les eaux courantes, leurs formes et dimensions sont des éléments importants de la stabilité des barrières [...] [Les boudins] doivent être assez importants [...] pour que la barrière ancrée puisse résister à la traction vers le bas provoquée par le courant. 3, record 1, French, - boudin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-07-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Life-Saving (Water Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- floatation collar
1, record 2, English, floatation%20collar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- flotation collar
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sauvetage (Sports nautiques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- collier de flottaison
1, record 2, French, collier%20de%20flottaison
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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