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AIR RELEASE [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paradrop and Airdrop
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- computed air release point
1, record 1, English, computed%20air%20release%20point
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CARP 2, record 1, English, CARP
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A computed air position where the first paratroop or cargo item is released to land on a specified impact point. 3, record 1, English, - computed%20air%20release%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
computed air release point; CARP: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - computed%20air%20release%20point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Parachutage et largage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de largage calculé
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20largage%20calcul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CARP 2, record 1, French, CARP
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position «air» calculée où le largage doit commencer pour que le personnel ou le matériel arrive au point d'impact prévu. 3, record 1, French, - point%20de%20largage%20calcul%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de largage calculé : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - point%20de%20largage%20calcul%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de largage calculé; CARP : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 1, French, - point%20de%20largage%20calcul%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lanzamiento aéreo y por paracaídas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto calculado de lanzamiento aéreo
1, record 1, Spanish, punto%20calculado%20de%20lanzamiento%20a%C3%A9reo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Posición prevista en el aire desde la que se lanza el primer paracaidista o bulto de carga sobre un determinado punto del terreno. 1, record 1, Spanish, - punto%20calculado%20de%20lanzamiento%20a%C3%A9reo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- release to air
1, record 2, English, release%20to%20air
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A release to air, water or land represents the direct entry of that substance into the environment, whereas disposals [or] transfers don't necessarily do so. 1, record 2, English, - release%20to%20air
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rejet dans l'air
1, record 2, French, rejet%20dans%20l%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-12-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- air release valve
1, record 3, English, air%20release%20valve
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- air vent valve 2, record 3, English, air%20vent%20valve
correct
- automatic air vent 3, record 3, English, automatic%20air%20vent
correct, officially approved
- air vent 4, record 3, English, air%20vent
correct
- air valve 5, record 3, English, air%20valve
avoid, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve that releases air trapped at a high point in a pressurized pipeline filled with liquid. 6, record 3, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An air release valve can open against internal pressure because the internal lever mechanism multiplies the float force to be greater than the internal pressure. This greater force opens the orifice whenever air pockets collect in the valve. Air release valves are essential for pipeline efficiency and water hammer protection. 7, record 3, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three basic types of air valves which are standardized in American Water Works Association (AWWA) Standard C512: Air Valves for Waterworks Service. They are air release valves, air/vacuum valves and combination air valves. 8, record 3, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Air valve: the term "air valve" is a general term and should be avoided in favour of a more specific term. 9, record 3, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
automatic air vent: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 10, record 3, English, - air%20release%20valve
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ventouse
1, record 3, French, ventouse
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- purgeur d'air automatique 2, record 3, French, purgeur%20d%27air%20automatique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- purgeur d'air 3, record 3, French, purgeur%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
- soupape d'évacuation d'air 4, record 3, French, soupape%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20d%27air
correct, feminine noun
- purge d'air 5, record 3, French, purge%20d%27air
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de robinetterie qui évacue automatiquement l'air qui se trouve aux points hauts d'une canalisation [...] 6, record 3, French, - ventouse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ventouse est actionnée par la simple présence d’air. Elle fonctionne un peu comme un tuba d’enfant. Une bille placée en dessous de la purge vient boucher l’orifice quand elle est poussée par l’eau (poussée d’Archimède). Si de l’air s’accumule à cet endroit, le niveau d’eau descend et la bille également : l’orifice est alors libre d’évacuer les gaz prisonniers. 7, record 3, French, - ventouse
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
purgeur d'air automatique : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick) 8, record 3, French, - ventouse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grifos y accesorios de fontanería
- Obturadores y boquillas (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- purga de aire
1, record 3, Spanish, purga%20de%20aire
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- purificador de aire 2, record 3, Spanish, purificador%20de%20aire
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stopcock for air release
1, record 4, English, stopcock%20for%20air%20release
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- air release stopcock 1, record 4, English, air%20release%20%20stopcock
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 4, English, - stopcock%20for%20air%20release
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- valve de purge
1, record 4, French, valve%20de%20purge
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 4, French, - valve%20de%20purge
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-09-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- prevent vapour lock 1, record 5, English, prevent%20vapour%20lock
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- release air 1, record 5, English, release%20air
- prevent air lock 1, record 5, English, prevent%20air%20lock
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 5, English, - prevent%20vapour%20lock
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- permettre à l'air de s'échapper 1, record 5, French, permettre%20%C3%A0%20l%27air%20de%20s%27%C3%A9chapper
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 5, French, - permettre%20%C3%A0%20l%27air%20de%20s%27%C3%A9chapper
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-12-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Photography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- air release
1, record 6, English, air%20release
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] cable release used to fire a camera shutter from a distance of several feet. 1, record 6, English, - air%20release
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is normally of a length of tubing - perhaps 10 ft - joining a large rubber bulb at one end to a small cylinder with a piston at the other. The piston pushes a wire inside a cable release which screws into the cable release socket of the camera and fires the shutter in the same way as a normal cable release. 1, record 6, English, - air%20release
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Photographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- déclencheur souple pneumatique
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9clencheur%20souple%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- déclencheur souple à poire 2, record 6, French, d%C3%A9clencheur%20souple%20%C3%A0%20poire
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déclencheur relié à un appareil-photo et consistant en un long câble tubulaire muni d'une poire à une de ses extrémités que l'on comprime pour actionner la prise de vue. 3, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9clencheur%20souple%20pneumatique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-09-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- air release
1, record 7, English, air%20release
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ability of a fluid to release air bubbles dispersed therein. 1, record 7, English, - air%20release
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pouvoir de désaération
1, record 7, French, pouvoir%20de%20d%C3%A9sa%C3%A9ration
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité d'un fluide à libérer les bulles d'air dispersées dans sa masse. 1, record 7, French, - pouvoir%20de%20d%C3%A9sa%C3%A9ration
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-10-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Transport of Water (Water Supply)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- vacuum breaker
1, record 8, English, vacuum%20breaker
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- vacuum valve 2, record 8, English, vacuum%20valve
correct
- vacuum release valve 3, record 8, English, vacuum%20release%20valve
correct
- air and vacuum valve 2, record 8, English, air%20and%20vacuum%20valve
correct
- air and vacuum release valve 3, record 8, English, air%20and%20vacuum%20release%20%20valve
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An air valve that permits ingress of air into a empty pipe to counteract a vacuum, and that permits accumulated air to escape. 2, record 8, English, - vacuum%20breaker
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vacuums can occur in pipelines when they are being emptied. ... Air and vacuum release valves have been developed to protect such pipelines. 3, record 8, English, - vacuum%20breaker
Record 8, Key term(s)
- vacuum relief valve
- air/vacuum release valve
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Adduction d'eau (Alimentation en eau)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- reniflard
1, record 8, French, reniflard
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Soupape s'ouvrant (...) sous l'action d'une différence de pression entre la pression atmosphérique et une conduite ou un appareil hydraulique, pour laisser échapper, ou [ rentrer une petite quantité d'air.] 2, record 8, French, - reniflard
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Ouvrage d'amenée ou d'évacuation de l'air d'une chambre d'équilibre lors des variations de niveau d'eau dans cette chambre. Le reniflard empêche ainsi la création de vides ou de surpression en cas de coup de bélier. 3, record 8, French, - reniflard
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-01-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Storage of Oil and Natural Gas
- Oil and Gas Distribution Facilities
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- air release chamber
1, record 9, English, air%20release%20chamber
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- air release 1, record 9, English, air%20release
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air release chambers are installed ahead of any metering equipment to ensure accurate measurement of fuel flow. They may be installed in either the pumphouse or on the dispensing platform. They operate on the reduced flow velocity principle which separates and eliminates air from the fuel. As the fuel enters the air release chamber (the diameter of which is much greater than the diameter of the inlet to the air release body), the velocity of the flow is greatly reduced allowing an interval of time for the air to separate from the fuel. The air, being lighter than the liquid, rises to the top of the chamber, where it remains until a sufficient quantity has accumulated to lower the liquid level, causing the float to drop, which in turn opens the vent valve and allows the accumulated air to escape. In most cases the line from the air vent is returned to the storage or scavenger tank to prevent spraying fuel into the surrounding area in case of a malfunction of the air release chamber. 1, record 9, English, - air%20release%20chamber
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Stockage du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Install. de distrib. (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- chambre de désaération
1, record 9, French, chambre%20de%20d%C3%A9sa%C3%A9ration
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- purgeur d'air 1, record 9, French, purgeur%20d%27air
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des chambres de désaération sont placées immédiatement en amont de tout dispositif de mesure, ceci afin d'assurer la précision des mesures de débit. Ces appareils peuvent être installés dans la station de pompage ou sur la plate-forme de distribution. Ils agissent par réduction de la vitesse d'écoulement, ce qui permet à l'air de se dissocier du produit pétrolier. Lorsque le produit entre dans la chambre (dont le diamètre du corps est de beaucoup supérieur à celui de l'orifice d'admission), sa vitesse d'écoulement diminue sensiblement. L'air, plus léger que le liquide, remonte à la surface, et y demeure jusqu'à ce qu'une quantité suffisante se soit accumulée; le flotteur, qui s'est abaissé en raison de la baisse proportionnelle du niveau du liquide, commande alors l'ouverture du purgeur qui permet à l'air de s'échapper. Dans la plupart des cas, une canalisation relie le purgeur au réservoir de stockage ou de reprise d'évacuation afin d'éviter toute dispersion de produit à l'extérieur en cas de mauvais fonctionnement de la chambre ou du purgeur. 1, record 9, French, - chambre%20de%20d%C3%A9sa%C3%A9ration
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-12-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- release air brakes 1, record 10, English, release%20air%20brakes
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- desserrer le frein à air 1, record 10, French, desserrer%20le%20frein%20%C3%A0%20air
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 1991-08-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Metering Instruments
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- automatic air release valve
1, record 11, English, automatic%20air%20release%20valve
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For the purposes of sections 276 and 277, a close-coupled strainer and automatic air release valve is sufficient in meter installations where only free air or vapour is to be removed from the liquid. 1, record 11, English, - automatic%20air%20release%20valve
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 278. 1, record 11, English, - automatic%20air%20release%20valve
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Compteurs de consommation et débitmètres
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- soupape d'échappement d'air automatique
1, record 11, French, soupape%20d%27%C3%A9chappement%20d%27air%20automatique
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aux fins des articles 276 et 277, une filtre à accouplement serré et une soupape d'échappement d'air automatique sont suffisants dans une installation où il ne faut retirer du liquide que de l'air ou de la vapeur à l'état libre. 1, record 11, French, - soupape%20d%27%C3%A9chappement%20d%27air%20automatique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consolidation des Règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, art. 278. 1, record 11, French, - soupape%20d%27%C3%A9chappement%20d%27air%20automatique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- air release 1, record 12, English, air%20release
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- évacuation d'air
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9vacuation%20d%27air
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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