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HOLDING TANK [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-06-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- holding tank
1, record 1, English, holding%20tank
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [receptacle] in which aquatic animals [or plants] are stored for a future use ... 2, record 1, English, - holding%20tank
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bassin de stabulation
1, record 1, French, bassin%20de%20stabulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bassin de parcage 2, record 1, French, bassin%20de%20parcage
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Récipient] dans lequel on entrepose les animaux [ou les plantes] aquatiques dans le but d'en faire un usage éventuel […] 3, record 1, French, - bassin%20de%20stabulation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuicultura
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estanque vivero
1, record 1, Spanish, estanque%20vivero
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- estanque de conservación 1, record 1, Spanish, estanque%20de%20conservaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- holding tank
1, record 2, English, holding%20tank
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- holder 2, record 2, English, holder
correct
- batch holder 3, record 2, English, batch%20holder
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A method used in pasteurization in which milk is preheated to 144°F and then pumped to a holding tank where the temperature is maintained for 30 minutes. 4, record 2, English, - holding%20tank
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chambreur
1, record 2, French, chambreur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le chambrage est l'opération] dans laquelle le lait séjourne à température voisine de celle de la pasteurisation pendant un temps limité pour assurer une parfaite homogénéité thermique. L'enceinte dans laquelle cette opération s'effectue s'appelle "chambreur". 2, record 2, French, - chambreur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[Le] chambreur est (...) fréquemment divisé en plusieurs compartiments qui sont successivement remplis, puis vidangés, selon un rythme bien défini. 3, record 2, French, - chambreur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-10-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- holding tank
1, record 3, English, holding%20tank
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The change of film and processing with Agfa's low, silver based materials necessitated the installation of a total waste-disposal package to seal off harmful substances ... The total system, which is virtually invisible, includes small holding tanks on the prepress floor with intermediate tanks below. 1, record 3, English, - holding%20tank
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cuve de rétention
1, record 3, French, cuve%20de%20r%C3%A9tention
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le changement de type de film et de procédé de développement au profit de la gamme argentique d'Agfa nécessitait l'installation d'une solution complète de traitement des substances dangereuses [...] Le système est quasiment invisible. Il comprend de petites cuves de rétention au niveau de l'atelier de pré-presse et des cuves intermédiaires à l'étage inférieur. 1, record 3, French, - cuve%20de%20r%C3%A9tention
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Brewing and Malting
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- storage tank
1, record 4, English, storage%20tank
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- storage well 2, record 4, English, storage%20well
correct
- beer well 3, record 4, English, beer%20well
correct
- holding tank 3, record 4, English, holding%20tank
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tank for the temporary storage of a substance. 3, record 4, English, - storage%20tank
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The beer is moved from the fermentor to a holding tank called a beer well. 4, record 4, English, - storage%20tank
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The wash or beer is fed continuously from a storage tank or well through a heater, in which it absorbs heat from the ascending spirit vapors, to a distilling column consisting of perforated plates. 2, record 4, English, - storage%20tank
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Brasserie et malterie
- Outillage industriel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bac à réserve
1, record 4, French, bac%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9serve
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- réservoir de stockage 1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20stockage
correct, masculine noun
- réservoir de garde 2, record 4, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20garde
correct, masculine noun
- tank de garde 3, record 4, French, tank%20de%20garde
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bassin [...] où un liquide peut s'accumuler, être garder en réserve. 1, record 4, French, - bac%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9serve
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'on a réuni ainsi une quantité de moût suffisant pour mettre en levain, les résidus sont brassés à l'eau chaude et on soutire de même et ainsi de suite jusqu'à ce qu'on ait complètement épuisé le malt de toutes ses parties solubles. Ces métiers faibles sont pompés dans des bacs à réserves. 1, record 4, French, - bac%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9serve
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-01-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
- Aircraft Interiors
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- holding tank 1, record 5, English, holding%20tank
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
- Aménagement intérieur des aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bac à eaux usées
1, record 5, French, bac%20%C3%A0%20eaux%20us%C3%A9es
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les toilettes modernes (à bord des aéronefs) comportant un bac à eaux usées non amovible doivent être conçues de telle sorte: [... ] d) que le contenu de bac puisse être totalement évacué lors de la vidange. 1, record 5, French, - bac%20%C3%A0%20eaux%20us%C3%A9es
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-01-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Winemaking
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- holding tank
1, record 6, English, holding%20tank
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of a pasteurizer in which the wine is heated. 2, record 6, English, - holding%20tank
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industrie vinicole
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- caléfacteur
1, record 6, French, cal%C3%A9facteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du pasteurisateur où a lieu le chauffage du vin. 2, record 6, French, - cal%C3%A9facteur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-12-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- holding tank
1, record 7, English, holding%20tank
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By recycling in this way, NO Septic Systems, NO Holding Tanks, and NO Chemicals are needed to handle toilet wastes. 1, record 7, English, - holding%20tank
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cuve de rétention
1, record 7, French, cuve%20de%20r%C3%A9tention
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- réservoir de rétention 1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20r%C3%A9tention
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette méthode de recyclage des déchets de toilettes ne nécessite NI SYSTÈME SEPTIQUE, NI CUVE DE RÉTENTION, NI PRODUITS CHIMIQUES. 1, record 7, French, - cuve%20de%20r%C3%A9tention
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-10-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Food Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- holding tank
1, record 8, English, holding%20tank
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- réservoir de garde
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20garde
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1991-03-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
- Irrigation (Civil Engineering)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- holding tank
1, record 9, English, holding%20tank
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special tank to which water is pumped and stored, and in which particles are allowed to settle, before the water is filtered and repumped for irrigation use. 2, record 9, English, - holding%20tank
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
- Irrigation (Génie civil)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- réservoir de retenue
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20retenue
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1982-04-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Storage of Water
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- holding tank 1, record 10, English, holding%20tank
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following may be added to the complete treatment layout including final ozonization: a contact tank in which the raw water previously treated to break-point is returned; a holding tank. 1, record 10, English, - holding%20tank
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Stockage des eaux
- Traitement des eaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bassin de rétention
1, record 10, French, bassin%20de%20r%C3%A9tention
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au traitement complet avec ozonation finale, s'ajoutent suivant les cas : un éventuel bassin de contact d'eau brute traitée au break-point; un bassin de rétention; [...] 1, record 10, French, - bassin%20de%20r%C3%A9tention
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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