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AIR BUBBLE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- coarse bubble diffuser
1, record 1, English, coarse%20bubble%20diffuser
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- coarse bubble air diffuser 2, record 1, English, coarse%20bubble%20air%20diffuser
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coarse bubble diffusers ... produce a larger diameter of bubble to displace, churn and mix the wastewater effectively. 3, record 1, English, - coarse%20bubble%20diffuser
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Traitement des eaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- diffuseur d'air à grosses bulles
1, record 1, French, diffuseur%20d%27air%20%C3%A0%20grosses%20bulles
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- diffuseur à grosses bulles 1, record 1, French, diffuseur%20%C3%A0%20grosses%20bulles
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y herramientas (Abastecimiento de agua)
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- difusor de burbujas gruesas
1, record 1, Spanish, difusor%20de%20burbujas%20gruesas
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- difusor de burbuja gruesa 1, record 1, Spanish, difusor%20de%20burbuja%20gruesa
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Los] difusores de burbuja gruesa […] producen burbujas que se elevan rápidamente desde la base hasta la superficie del tanque de aireación. En general son mejores en vertical para bombear agua que para la transferencia de oxígeno, ya que suelen ofrecer la mitad del oxígeno transferido por difusores de burbuja fina , dado el mismo volumen de aire. 1, record 1, Spanish, - difusor%20de%20burbujas%20gruesas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-01-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fine bubble diffuser
1, record 2, English, fine%20bubble%20diffuser
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fine bubble air diffuser 2, record 2, English, fine%20bubble%20air%20diffuser
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fine bubble diffusers produce a smaller-diameter bubble for the aeration process. These bubbles typically measure 1 to 3 mm in diameter. 3, record 2, English, - fine%20bubble%20diffuser
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Traitement des eaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- diffuseur d'air à fines bulles
1, record 2, French, diffuseur%20d%27air%20%C3%A0%20fines%20bulles
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- diffuseur à fines bulles 1, record 2, French, diffuseur%20%C3%A0%20fines%20bulles
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y herramientas (Abastecimiento de agua)
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- difusor de burbujas finas
1, record 2, Spanish, difusor%20de%20burbujas%20finas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- difusor de burbuja fina 1, record 2, Spanish, difusor%20de%20burbuja%20fina
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los difusores de burbujas finas repartidos de forma homogénea en el suelo de un tanque proporcionan gran flexibilidad operativa, los cuales pueden crear zonas con altas concentraciones de oxígeno (aeróbico), zonas con una concentración mínima de oxígeno (anoxia) y las zonas sin oxígeno (anaeróbico). Esto permite una focalización y eliminación más efectiva de los contaminantes específicos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - difusor%20de%20burbujas%20finas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Hydroplanes and Hydrofoils
- Special Water Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sidewall ACV
1, record 3, English, sidewall%20ACV
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- side-wall ACV 2, record 3, English, side%2Dwall%20ACV
correct
- sidewall craft 1, record 3, English, sidewall%20craft
correct
- captured air bubble vessel 3, record 3, English, captured%20air%20bubble%20%20vessel
correct
- captured air bubble craft 3, record 3, English, captured%20air%20bubble%20%20craft
correct
- CAB 4, record 3, English, CAB
correct
- CAB 4, record 3, English, CAB
- CAB craft 5, record 3, English, CAB%20craft
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sidewall ACV has several advantages over the amphibious craft, although its use is confined to water: first, water propellers can be used, allowing a much greater freedom of control, especially at low speeds; second, the sidewalls themselves give the craft better stability and reduce the problems that are inherent in all-round flexible skirts. 1, record 3, English, - sidewall%20ACV
Record 3, Key term(s)
- sidewall air cushion vehicle
- side-wall air cushion vehicle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Hydroglisseurs et hydroptères
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appareil à parois latérales immergées
1, record 3, French, appareil%20%C3%A0%20parois%20lat%C3%A9rales%20immerg%C3%A9es
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- aéroglisseur marin non amphibie 2, record 3, French, a%C3%A9roglisseur%20marin%20non%20amphibie
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une mention spéciale doit être faite d'un genre d'aéroglisseur qui ne peut se déplacer que sur l'eau: c'est l'appareil "à parois latérales immergées", appelé "side-wall" en anglais, ou encore "captured air bubble" (CAB). Dans cet appareil (...) les parois latérales, rectilignes, plongent dans l'eau (...) 1, record 3, French, - appareil%20%C3%A0%20parois%20lat%C3%A9rales%20immerg%C3%A9es
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- air bubble system
1, record 4, English, air%20bubble%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An air bubble system was introduced on Baltic icebreaking vessels in the 1970s. The system uses one or more air compressors to force air through nozzles at the ship's side below the water-line. The air bubbles rise to the surface together with entrained water, lubricating the interface between the ice and the ship's hull, both above and below the water-line. 1, record 4, English, - air%20bubble%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système de production de bulles d'air
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20production%20de%20bulles%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un système de production de bulles d'air (bullage) a été adopté pendant les années 1970 dans les brise-glace de la Baltique. Ce système utilise un ou plusieurs compresseurs pour pulser de l'air dans des buses latérales au-dessous de la ligne de flottaison. Les bulles montent à la surface avec l'eau entraînée, lubrifiant la zone de contact entre les glaces et la coque, tant au-dessus qu'au-dessous de la ligne de flottaison. 1, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20production%20de%20bulles%20d%27air
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- air bubble
1, record 5, English, air%20bubble
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- vapour bubble 2, record 5, English, vapour%20bubble
correct
- bubble 3, record 5, English, bubble
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Small body of gas within a liquid. 4, record 5, English, - air%20bubble
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... fluid inclusions (subject to certain assumptions, the temperature of formation of a crystal is indicated by the temperature at which the vapour bubble co-existing in the inclusion disappears upon heating); ... 2, record 5, English, - air%20bubble
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... fluid with an air bubble. 5, record 5, English, - air%20bubble
Record 5, Key term(s)
- vapor bubble
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- libelle
1, record 5, French, libelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- bulle gazeuse 2, record 5, French, bulle%20gazeuse
correct, feminine noun
- bulle d'air 3, record 5, French, bulle%20d%27air
feminine noun
- bulle 3, record 5, French, bulle
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bulle gazeuse et mobile, qui se trouve à l'intérieur de la plupart des inclusions liquides que le microscope révèle dans les cristaux. 4, record 5, French, - libelle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les inclusions liquides, très nombreuses dans le quartz [...] contiennent presque toujours une bulle gazeuse mobile, ou libelle. 5, record 5, French, - libelle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] le quartz [peut présenter] des inclusions de [gaz carbonique] liquide avec ou sans bulle gazeuse. Ces bulles appelées libelles disparaissent par chauffage à 31 °C [...] et réapparaissent par refroidissement [...] 6, record 5, French, - libelle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Inclusions contenant chacune une bulle gazeuse flottant dans le liquide inclus, et un cristal à contours rectilignes. 7, record 5, French, - libelle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 CONT
[...] on admet que les inclusions à bulles gazeuses de petites dimensions sont formées à faible température, celle-ci augmentant proportionnellement au volume de ces bulles. 8, record 5, French, - libelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- burbuja de aire
1, record 5, Spanish, burbuja%20de%20aire
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- air bubble
1, record 6, English, air%20bubble
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 6, English, - air%20bubble
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bulle d'air
1, record 6, French, bulle%20d%27air
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 6, French, - bulle%20d%27air
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-02-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Chemical Engineering
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- fine bubbles aeration
1, record 7, English, fine%20bubbles%20aeration
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- fine bubble air diffusion 2, record 7, English, fine%20bubble%20air%20diffusion
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Air diffusion aeration.] Several air diffusion devices have been developed which jet air into the sewage and depend upon the shearing action of the rising air to break it into small bubbles. Considerable disagreement exists among authorities as to the relative merits of fine bubble versus large bubble air diffusion. 2, record 7, English, - fine%20bubbles%20aeration
Record 7, Key term(s)
- fine bubble diffusion
- fine bubble aeration
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Génie chimique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- aération par fines bulles
1, record 7, French, a%C3%A9ration%20par%20fines%20bulles
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- système d'aération à petites bulles 2, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27a%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A0%20petites%20bulles
correct, masculine noun
- système à fines bulles 3, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20fines%20bulles
correct, masculine noun
- système d'aération à fines bulles 2, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27a%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A0%20fines%20bulles
correct, masculine noun
- procédé à fines bulles 4, record 7, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20fines%20bulles
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insufflation, à l'aide de diffuseurs, d'air sous forme de fines bulles dans une eau ou une pulpe. 5, record 7, French, - a%C3%A9ration%20par%20fines%20bulles
Record 7, Key term(s)
- système à petites bulles
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-09-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Packaging in Plastic
- Packaging Techniques
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- air bubble wrap
1, record 8, English, air%20bubble%20wrap
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- bubblewrap 2, record 8, English, bubblewrap
correct, noun
- bubble wrapping 3, record 8, English, bubble%20wrapping
correct
- air bubble cushioning 4, record 8, English, air%20bubble%20%20cushioning
correct
- air bubble cushioning material 5, record 8, English, air%20bubble%20cushioning%20material
correct
- bubble cushioning 6, record 8, English, bubble%20cushioning
correct
- bubble wrap 7, record 8, English, bubble%20wrap
correct
- bubble-wrap 3, record 8, English, bubble%2Dwrap
correct, noun
- bubble film 8, record 8, English, bubble%20film
- bubble pack 9, record 8, English, bubble%20pack
less frequent
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cushioning material produced by encapsulating bubbles of air between two sheets of plastic film. 9, record 8, English, - air%20bubble%20wrap
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This wrap is typically flexible, soft, lightweight, transparent, water-resistant and heat-sealable. Small air bubble wrap is used for protecting surfaces and for wrapping very small, intricate items. Large air bubble wrap is used more for cushioning and void filling. 10, record 8, English, - air%20bubble%20wrap
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Emballages en matières plastiques
- Techniques d'emballage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- film à bulles d'air
1, record 8, French, film%20%C3%A0%20bulles%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- film à bulles 2, record 8, French, film%20%C3%A0%20bulles
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit de calage se présentant sous la forme d'une feuille de polyéthylène garnie de bulles d'air, ces dernières jouant le rôle d'amortisseur aux chocs et aux vibrations. 3, record 8, French, - film%20%C3%A0%20bulles%20d%27air
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-11-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Metal Processing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- air bubble 1, record 9, English, air%20bubble
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
when this also has absorbed water, the batch is stirred from below to avoid bringing down air bubble. 1, record 9, English, - air%20bubble
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Transformation des métaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bulle d'air
1, record 9, French, bulle%20d%27air
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
il s'y rencontre notamment, provenant de minuscules bulles d'air, des piqûres qui doivent être matées et reprises à la ciselure. 1, record 9, French, - bulle%20d%27air
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-02-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Locks (Canals)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- air bubble scheme 1, record 10, English, air%20bubble%20scheme
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Écluses
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système de giclement d'air
1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20giclement%20d%27air
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-07-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ornamental Glassware
- Glassware
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- air bubble 1, record 11, English, air%20bubble
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Glass National Reference Collection, Parks Canada: Display cabinet labels. 1, record 11, English, - air%20bubble
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Decorative treatment. 1, record 11, English, - air%20bubble
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Verrerie d'art
- Objets en verre
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- bulle d'air
1, record 11, French, bulle%20d%27air
proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-06-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- air bells
1, record 12, English, air%20bells
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- air bell 2, record 12, English, air%20bell
- airbell 2, record 12, English, airbell
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spots on negatives or prints, caused by air bubbles, that prevent access of chemicals. 1, record 12, English, - air%20bells
Record 12, Key term(s)
- air bubble
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- bulles d'air
1, record 12, French, bulles%20d%27air
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- bulle d'air 2, record 12, French, bulle%20d%27air
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cercles blancs ou plus ou moins clairs que le reste de l'image provenant d'une action irrégulière des bains, souvent attribuable à l'introduction trop rapide du film dans le révélateur ou à une mauvaise agitation au début du développement. 1, record 12, French, - bulles%20d%27air
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-05-27
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- air bubble extrusion process 1, record 13, English, air%20bubble%20extrusion%20process
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- procédé d'extrusion avec bulle d'air 1, record 13, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20d%27extrusion%20avec%20bulle%20d%27air
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1978-12-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Chemical Engineering
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- large bubble air diffusion
1, record 14, English, large%20bubble%20air%20diffusion
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Air diffusion aeration.] Several air diffusion devices have been developed which jet air into the sewage and depend upon the shearing action of the rising air to break it into small bubbles. Considerable disagreement exists among authorities as to the relative merits of fine bubble versus large bubble air diffusion. 1, record 14, English, - large%20bubble%20air%20diffusion
Record 14, Key term(s)
- large bubble diffusion
- large bubble aeration
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Génie chimique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- système à grosses bulles
1, record 14, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20grosses%20bulles
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- procédé à grosses bulles 2, record 14, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20grosses%20bulles
correct, masculine noun
- aération par grosses bulles 3, record 14, French, a%C3%A9ration%20par%20grosses%20bulles
feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aération des boues activées. Le système le plus simple [...] est celui dit à grosses bulles qui consiste à envoyer de l'eau dans des canaux d'aération au moyen de tubes d'injection à certaine profondeur. 1, record 14, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20grosses%20bulles
Record 14, Key term(s)
- système d'aération à grosses bulles
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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