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SKIMMER [14 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- skimmer
1, record 1, English, skimmer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
skimmer: an item in the "Metalworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 1, English, - skimmer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écumoire
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9cumoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- écumoire de fonderie 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9cumoire%20de%20fonderie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écumoire; écumoire de fonderie : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement du travail des métaux» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9cumoire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-11-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Aquariums and Fishkeeping (Hobbies)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- protein skimmer
1, record 2, English, protein%20skimmer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- foam fractionator 2, record 2, English, foam%20fractionator
correct
- skimmer 3, record 2, English, skimmer
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used to remove organic compounds such as food and waste particles from water. 4, record 2, English, - protein%20skimmer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Using hanging clip on reaction chamber, hang protein skimmer on the wall between chambers one and two. Suction cups may also be used to attach protein skimmer to side wall of any aquarium. 5, record 2, English, - protein%20skimmer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Aquariophilie (Passe-temps)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- écumeur de protéine
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9cumeur%20de%20prot%C3%A9ine
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- écumeur de protéines 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9cumeur%20de%20prot%C3%A9ines
correct, masculine noun
- écumeur 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9cumeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'écumeur crée la plus grande surface de contact possible entre l'eau de l'aquarium et l'air par la production de milliers de petites bulles dans un petit volume, les surfactants (ou composés tensio-actifs) sont attirés vers ces bulles qui remontent à la surface. Le nombre important de bulles, ainsi que la concentration en composés organiques, finit par former une mousse (écume) d'une teinte pouvant varier du brun vers le jaune. Cette écume est poussée continuellement vers le haut de la colonne d'écumage et finit par déborder dans le collecteur où les bulles éclatent et libèrent le liquide chargé de polluants qu'elles avaient entraînés. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9cumeur%20de%20prot%C3%A9ine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'écumeur de protéines joue un rôle essentiel pour le bon fonctionnement d'un aquarium d'eau de mer. Sa fonction est d'éliminer mécaniquement les restes de nourriture, les excréments, ainsi que les substances nuisibles aux organismes marins sensibles. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9cumeur%20de%20prot%C3%A9ine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento del agua
- Acuariofilia (Pasatiempos)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- separador de proteínas
1, record 2, Spanish, separador%20de%20prote%C3%ADnas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- espumador 2, record 2, Spanish, espumador
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El agua sale de los filtros de arena fluida y pasa al separador de proteínas, en el cual por medio de la formación de espuma elimina parte de la materia orgánica en suspensión. 1, record 2, Spanish, - separador%20de%20prote%C3%ADnas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
El espumador es una pieza auxiliar clave en los sistemas de filtración. [...] en un cilindro de plexiglás lleno de agua procedente del acuario y continuamente renovada, se inyectan burbujas de aire a las que se inyectan proteínas y otras sustancias orgánicas contaminantes (grasas, fenoles, etc.), que producen una espuma densa y pastosa. 2, record 2, Spanish, - separador%20de%20prote%C3%ADnas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Furnaces and Ovens (Metallurgy)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dross skimmer
1, record 3, English, dross%20skimmer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- skimmer 1, record 3, English, skimmer
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), official occupational titles in Group 9611 - Labourers in Mineral and Metal Processing. 2, record 3, English, - dross%20skimmer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Primary metal and mineral products processing. 1, record 3, English, - dross%20skimmer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Fours (Métallurgie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- écumeur
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9cumeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- écumeuse 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9cumeuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 9611 - Manœuvres dans le traitement des métaux et des minerais. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9cumeur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Traitement du minerai et du métal de première fusion. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9cumeur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-10-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Fire-Fighting Techniques
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- skimmer
1, record 4, English, skimmer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any aircraft equipped to pick up water while in motion on or over water. 2, record 4, English, - skimmer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Manœuvres d'intervention (incendies)
- Incendies de végétation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- avion écopeur
1, record 4, French, avion%20%C3%A9copeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aéronef d'attaque aérienne se remplissant par écopage. 2, record 4, French, - avion%20%C3%A9copeur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écopage : Manœuvre au cours de laquelle un aéronef fait le plein d'eau en se déplaçant à la surface d'un plan d'eau. 3, record 4, French, - avion%20%C3%A9copeur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Water Pollution
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- skimmer
1, record 5, English, skimmer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- oil skimmer 2, record 5, English, oil%20skimmer
correct
- oil skimming device 3, record 5, English, oil%20skimming%20device
correct
- skimming device 4, record 5, English, skimming%20device
correct
- skimmer device 2, record 5, English, skimmer%20device
correct
- pickup device 2, record 5, English, pickup%20device
correct, see observation
- pick-up device 5, record 5, English, pick%2Dup%20device
correct, see observation
- clean-up device 2, record 5, English, clean%2Dup%20device
correct, see observation
- skimming component 6, record 5, English, skimming%20component
- oil slick remover 7, record 5, English, oil%20slick%20remover
- oil slick licker 8, record 5, English, oil%20slick%20licker
- slick licker 9, record 5, English, slick%20licker
- slick-licker 10, record 5, English, slick%2Dlicker
- slicklicker 11, record 5, English, slicklicker
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any mechanical device designed to remove oil from the water surface without causing major alterations in its physical or chemical properties. 12, record 5, English, - skimmer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Once an oil spill has occurred, the most positive approach to protect the environment is to physically remove the oil from the water ... by the use of mechanical pickup devices commonly called skimmers. 2, record 5, English, - skimmer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chapters dealing with these mechanical devices enumerate the following types of skimmers: devices that rely on adhesion to a continuous flexible belt, centrifugal devices, weir devices, oil recovery booms, and skimming boat. 13, record 5, English, - skimmer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"Clean-up device" and "pick(-)up device" are explanatory terms more than true terminological units. 14, record 5, English, - skimmer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Pollution de l'eau
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- récupérateur
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9rateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- écrémeur 2, record 5, French, %C3%A9cr%C3%A9meur
correct, masculine noun
- écrémeuse 1, record 5, French, %C3%A9cr%C3%A9meuse
correct, feminine noun
- dispositif de ramassage 3, record 5, French, dispositif%20de%20ramassage
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- système d'écrémage 4, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9cr%C3%A9mage
masculine noun
- écrémeuse de nappe de pétrole 5, record 5, French, %C3%A9cr%C3%A9meuse%20de%20nappe%20de%20p%C3%A9trole
feminine noun
- écrémeuse de pétrole 6, record 5, French, %C3%A9cr%C3%A9meuse%20de%20p%C3%A9trole
feminine noun
- racleuse de nappe de pétrole 7, record 5, French, racleuse%20de%20nappe%20de%20p%C3%A9trole
feminine noun
- racleuse de pétrole 8, record 5, French, racleuse%20de%20p%C3%A9trole
feminine noun
- lèche-nappe 9, record 5, French, l%C3%A8che%2Dnappe
masculine noun
- écumoire 9, record 5, French, %C3%A9cumoire
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil destiné à récupérer des hydrocarbures répandus en nappes à la surface de l'eau. 10, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9rateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le confinement de la nappe permet ensuite d'assurer sa récupération [...] De nombreux dispositifs de ramassage existent : pompage directement sur les barrières; rétractation des nappes par barrière en mouvement ou action physico-chimique; crépines spéciales de pompage; navires de ramassage, type Catamaran; système de Vortex. 3, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9rateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On utilise divers types de récupérateur : le récupérateur à bandes, le récupérateur à déversoir, le récupérateur à disques, le récupérateur à vortex. 11, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9rateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Dispositif de ramassage» constitue une unité explicative et non une véritable unité terminologique. 12, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9rateur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lèche-nappe; écumoire : termes proposés par le ministère des Transports, 1971. 9, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9rateur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medidas contra la contaminación
- Contaminación del agua
- Transporte de petróleo y gas natural
- Productos negros (Petróleo)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- succionador de petróleo
1, record 5, Spanish, succionador%20de%20petr%C3%B3leo
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- succionador 1, record 5, Spanish, succionador
masculine noun
- desnatador 1, record 5, Spanish, desnatador
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
- Glass Manufacturing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- skimmer 1, record 6, English, skimmer
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A a partly immersed block across the entry to a feeder channel. 1, record 6, English, - skimmer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
- Fabrication du verre
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- écrémeur
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9cr%C3%A9meur
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce en partie immergée située à l'entrée d'un canal de distribution. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%A9cr%C3%A9meur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-01-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ice skimmer
1, record 7, English, ice%20skimmer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- skimmer 2, record 7, English, skimmer
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A skimmer, a large ... spoon with holes in it, is used to remove new ice as it forms and to clear slush left from making the [ice fishing] hole. 3, record 7, English, - ice%20skimmer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- écumoire
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9cumoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plus il fait froid, plus tu dois utiliser l'écumoire pour garder les trous de pêche libres de frasil (petits grains de glace qui se forment dans l'eau). Protège ces trous de pêche du vent en créant un petit monticule de glace retirée avec la tarière et l'écumoire. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9cumoire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-01-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Finance
- Offences and crimes
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- credit card skimmer 1, record 8, English, credit%20card%20skimmer
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- credit card skimming device 1, record 8, English, credit%20card%20skimming%20device
- skimmer 1, record 8, English, skimmer
- skimming device 1, record 8, English, skimming%20device
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Finances
- Infractions et crimes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- copieur de carte
1, record 8, French, copieur%20de%20carte
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif technique permettant de lire et de capter frauduleusement les données confidentielles d’une carte de paiement. 1, record 8, French, - copieur%20de%20carte
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le copieur de carte peut associer un lecteur de carte à un faux clavier ou à une caméra. 1, record 8, French, - copieur%20de%20carte
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
copieur de carte : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 27 mars 2011. 2, record 8, French, - copieur%20de%20carte
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-10-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- skimmer
1, record 9, English, skimmer
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
skimmer: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 9, English, - skimmer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Plomberie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- grille de retenue
1, record 9, French, grille%20de%20retenue
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grille de retenue : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 9, French, - grille%20de%20retenue
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-08-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Urban Furnishings and Equipment
- Pools
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- skimmer
1, record 10, English, skimmer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of the skimmers is to remove scum and debris floating on the pool water. 2, record 10, English, - skimmer
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipements urbains
- Piscines
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- écumeur
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9cumeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- écumoire 2, record 10, French, %C3%A9cumoire
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de récupération de déchets solides ou liquides à la surface de l'eau d'une piscine ou d'un bassin d'agrément. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9cumeur
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les écumoires servent à capter l'écume et les saletés qui flottent sur l'eau. 2, record 10, French, - %C3%A9cumeur
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écumeur : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 juillet 2010. 3, record 10, French, - %C3%A9cumeur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-06-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Banking
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- skimmer
1, record 11, English, skimmer
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
...a Palm Pilot-size hand-held device that can read and store all the encrypted data embedded within a card's magnetic stripe, as well as the name, number, expiry date and other face information. 2, record 11, English, - skimmer
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Banque
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- glaneuse
1, record 11, French, glaneuse
feminine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- skimmer 2, record 11, French, skimmer
masculine noun, France
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] appareil qui lit les données contenues dans la [bande magnétique de la] carte. 3, record 11, French, - glaneuse
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-11-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- skimmer 1, record 12, English, skimmer
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Key term(s)
- skimmers
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- bec-en-ciseaux
1, record 12, French, bec%2Den%2Dciseaux
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Key term(s)
- becs-en-ciseaux
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-06-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Foundry Practice
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- skimmer
1, record 13, English, skimmer
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tool used for removing dross, scum and slag from the surface of molten metal. 1, record 13, English, - skimmer
Record 13, Key term(s)
- skimming tool
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Fonderie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- écumoire
1, record 13, French, %C3%A9cumoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sorte de cuiller dont on se sert pour ôter la crasse qui se forme sur certains métaux en fusion [...]. 1, record 13, French, - %C3%A9cumoire
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-01-26
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Household Articles - Various
- Brewing and Malting
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- skimmer
1, record 14, English, skimmer
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- cover remover 2, record 14, English, cover%20remover
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rather flat type of large spoon, usually with perforations, used to skim the surface of liquids. 3, record 14, English, - skimmer
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Articles ménagers divers
- Brasserie et malterie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- écumoire
1, record 14, French, %C3%A9cumoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ustensile de cuisine composé d'un disque aplati, percé de trous, monté sur un manche. 2, record 14, French, - %C3%A9cumoire
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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