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LOOSE FITTING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-10-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Protective Clothing
- Radiation Protection
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- loose-fitting
1, record 1, English, loose%2Dfitting
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An RPD [respiratory protective device] configuration in which there is no tight seal to the face or neck to prevent infiltration of hazard[ous] agents. 1, record 1, English, - loose%2Dfitting
Record 1, Key term(s)
- loose fitting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Vêtements de protection
- Radioprotection
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- non étanche
1, record 1, French, non%20%C3%A9tanche
adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Configuration d'un [APR (appareil de protection respiratoire)] dans laquelle il n'y a aucune étanchéité au visage ou au cou pour empêcher l'infiltration d'agents dangereux. 1, record 1, French, - non%20%C3%A9tanche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-03-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- loose fitting
1, record 2, English, loose%20fitting
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A garment which is not tight. 2, record 2, English, - loose%20fitting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A loose-fitting blouse is comfortable in hot weather. 1, record 2, English, - loose%20fitting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ample
1, record 2, French, ample
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un vêtement large, qui n'est pas ajusté. 1, record 2, French, - ample
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une robe ample, sans ceinture. 1, record 2, French, - ample
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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