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SCUFFING [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mining Wastes
- Lignite, Graphite and Coal Mining
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cuttings
1, record 1, English, cuttings
correct, see observation, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- holings 2, record 1, English, holings
correct, see observation, plural
- scuffings 3, record 1, English, scuffings
correct, see observation, plural
- bug dust 3, record 1, English, bug%20dust
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Holing dirt or small coal made by kirving with a coal-cutting machine. 3, record 1, English, - cuttings
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cuttings; holings; scuffings: terms rarely used in the singular (cutting; holing; scuffing). 4, record 1, English, - cuttings
Record 1, Key term(s)
- cutting
- holing
- scuffing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Déchets miniers
- Exploit. de charbons fossiles autres que la tourbe
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- havrits
1, record 1, French, havrits
correct, see observation, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Menus de havage. 2, record 1, French, - havrits
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Déblais issus du forage. 3, record 1, French, - havrits
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Étymologie: de «haver». 4, record 1, French, - havrits
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
havrits : terme rarement utilisé au singulier (havrit). 4, record 1, French, - havrits
Record 1, Key term(s)
- havrit
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-11-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Glassware
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- scuffing
1, record 2, English, scuffing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "scuffing" indicates, in packaging circles, the surface changes occurring on glass containers when they successively pass through packaging lines. The combined action of the mechanical shocks and the chemical etch of detergent produces a wearing away of the privileged areas of the container that is visually revealed through whitish marks or rings. 2, record 2, English, - scuffing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Objets en verre
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abusage
1, record 2, French, abusage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation d’éraflures à la surface d’objets en verre, qui est due au frottement de ces objets entre eux ou qui se produit au contact des équipements de conditionnement ou de manutention. 1, record 2, French, - abusage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
abusage : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 25 avril 2014. 2, record 2, French, - abusage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- scuffing
1, record 3, English, scuffing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - scuffing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- frottement
1, record 3, French, frottement
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - frottement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-01-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Lubrication Technology
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- scuffing 1, record 4, English, scuffing
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tribologie
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- grippage naissant
1, record 4, French, grippage%20naissant
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnica de lubricación
- Productos negros (Petróleo)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- gripado incipiente
1, record 4, Spanish, gripado%20incipiente
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-11-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Paper Manufacturing Processes
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- scuffing
1, record 5, English, scuffing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The raising of the fibres on the surface of a paper or paperboard when one piece is rubbed against another or comes in contact with a rough surface. 1, record 5, English, - scuffing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Paper is more susceptible to scuffing when wet. 1, record 5, English, - scuffing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du papier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- frottement
1, record 5, French, frottement
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- éraillement 2, record 5, French, %C3%A9raillement
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-03-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- scuffing
1, record 6, English, scuffing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- éraflure
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9raflure
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-01-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Die Stamping
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- scoring
1, record 7, English, scoring
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- scuffing 2, record 7, English, scuffing
see observation, United States
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The formation of severe scratches in the direction of sliding. 2, record 7, English, - scoring
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the United States, the term scuffing is sometimes used as a synonym for scoring. Scoring is to be considered more damaging than scratching. 2, record 7, English, - scoring
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matriçage (Métallurgie)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- éraflure
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9raflure
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Marque ou rayure faite sur une pièce par des particules de métal attachées au poinçon ou à la matrice. 1, record 7, French, - %C3%A9raflure
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-09-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tire scuffing
1, record 8, English, tire%20scuffing
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ripage du pneu
1, record 8, French, ripage%20du%20pneu
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avarie causée à un pneu monté sur une remorque muni d'un pont tridem. 2, record 8, French, - ripage%20du%20pneu
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1982-11-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- scuffing of cylinder liner
1, record 9, English, scuffing%20of%20cylinder%20liner
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- érosion de la chemise 1, record 9, French, %C3%A9rosion%20de%20la%20chemise
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 1981-05-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- kerbing damage 1, record 10, English, kerbing%20damage
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- scuffing damage 1, record 10, English, scuffing%20damage
- curbing damage 1, record 10, English, curbing%20damage
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Camionnage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- usure par trottoir
1, record 10, French, usure%20par%20trottoir
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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