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FOAM TANK [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paper Manufacturing Processes
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- foam tank
1, record 1, English, foam%20tank
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Generally, defoaming is completed in the foam tank using centrifugal or mechanical force to break up the foamed mass. This force allows air trapped in the foam mass to vent to the atmosphere. 2, record 1, English, - foam%20tank
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du papier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bac à mousse
1, record 1, French, bac%20%C3%A0%20mousse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réservoir dans lequel la pâte est écumée par voie mécanique ou chimique. 2, record 1, French, - bac%20%C3%A0%20mousse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
- Safety (Water Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- foam tank
1, record 2, English, foam%20tank
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réservoir à mousse
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20%C3%A0%20mousse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réservoir de mousse 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20mousse
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réservoir à mousse : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9servoir%20%C3%A0%20mousse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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