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SIGHT GLASS [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sight glass level indicator
1, record 1, English, sight%20glass%20level%20indicator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 1, English, - sight%20glass%20level%20indicator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- verre-regard niveau d'eau
1, record 1, French, verre%2Dregard%20niveau%20d%27eau
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 1, French, - verre%2Dregard%20niveau%20d%27eau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- side-mounted sight glass
1, record 2, English, side%2Dmounted%20sight%20glass
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - side%2Dmounted%20sight%20glass
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- verre-regard latéral
1, record 2, French, verre%2Dregard%20lat%C3%A9ral
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - verre%2Dregard%20lat%C3%A9ral
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sight glass
1, record 3, English, sight%20glass
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gauge glass 1, record 3, English, gauge%20glass
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, - sight%20glass
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- verre-regard
1, record 3, French, verre%2Dregard
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- vitre d'observation 1, record 3, French, vitre%20d%27observation
feminine noun
- vitre de surveillance 1, record 3, French, vitre%20de%20surveillance
feminine noun
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, - verre%2Dregard
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pumps
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- oil sight glass
1, record 4, English, oil%20sight%20glass
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
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, - oil%20sight%20glass
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pompes
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vitre d'observation du niveau d'huile
1, record 4, French, vitre%20d%27observation%20du%20niveau%20d%27huile
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- vitre de surveillance du niveau d'huile 1, record 4, French, vitre%20de%20surveillance%20du%20niveau%20d%27huile
feminine noun
- regard pour niveau d'huile 1, record 4, French, regard%20pour%20niveau%20d%27huile
masculine noun
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, - vitre%20d%27observation%20du%20niveau%20d%27huile
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - external organization data 2006-09-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sight glass 1, record 5, English, sight%20glass
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sight glasses or flow gauges reveal the leakage rate from various sites. 1, record 5, English, - sight%20glass
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hublot de regard
1, record 5, French, hublot%20de%20regard
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- vitre d'observation 1, record 5, French, vitre%20d%27observation
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des hublots de regard ou des débitmètres donnent une indication du débit de fuite à divers endroits. Une vitre d'observation peut également permettre dans certaines centrales de détecter l'écoulement liquide d'un anneau en particulier. 1, record 5, French, - hublot%20de%20regard
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-09-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Brewing and Malting
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sight glass
1, record 6, English, sight%20glass
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- sample glass 2, record 6, English, sample%20glass
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument used to analyse the quality of a product. 3, record 6, English, - sight%20glass
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Brasserie et malterie
- Outillage industriel
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- lanterne
1, record 6, French, lanterne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- verre de contrôle 2, record 6, French, verre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
masculine noun
- verre d'épreuve 2, record 6, French, verre%20d%27%C3%A9preuve
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-07-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Industries - General
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sight glass
1, record 7, English, sight%20glass
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industries - Généralités
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- regard
1, record 7, French, regard
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- verre-regard 2, record 7, French, verre%2Dregard
correct, masculine noun
- voyant 2, record 7, French, voyant
correct, masculine noun
- hublot de regard 2, record 7, French, hublot%20de%20regard
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ouverture destinée à faciliter les visites, les réparations 1, record 7, French, - regard
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-12-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Air Conditioning and Heating
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- electronic sight glass
1, record 8, English, electronic%20sight%20glass
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- refrigeration electronic sight glass 2, record 8, English, refrigeration%20electronic%20sight%20glass
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device that sends an audible signal when system is low in refrigerant. 3, record 8, English, - electronic%20sight%20glass
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We have an electronic sight glass that I use if the receiver dryer does not have a sight glass. It seems to be fairly accurate. You clamp in on the high pressure line shortly after the condenser. It will tell you if you are low on refrigerant but it won't help you find the leak. If you are determined to get a sight glass it is cheaper to put an inline one in after the receiver dryer or find a dryer with a sight glass in it already. 4, record 8, English, - electronic%20sight%20glass
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Refrigeration electronic sight glass, TIF 4000 Tests hi/lo side without opening system. 2, record 8, English, - electronic%20sight%20glass
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- avertisseur sonore de niveau critique
1, record 8, French, avertisseur%20sonore%20de%20niveau%20critique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- contrôleur de niveau électronique 1, record 8, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20de%20niveau%20%C3%A9lectronique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-11-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sight glass
1, record 9, English, sight%20glass
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- inspection window 2, record 9, English, inspection%20window
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A transparent section in a pipe or tank wall for giving visual indication of level or flow of liquids. 3, record 9, English, - sight%20glass
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Glass tube or glass window in refrigerating mechanism which shows amount of refrigerant, or oil in system; or pressure of gas bubbles in liquid line. 4, record 9, English, - sight%20glass
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- voyant liquide
1, record 9, French, voyant%20liquide
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- voyant de liquide 2, record 9, French, voyant%20de%20liquide
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- voyant 1, record 9, French, voyant
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- viseur 1, record 9, French, viseur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- viseur de liquide 3, record 9, French, viseur%20de%20liquide
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] «voyant liquide» [...] est composé d'une pièce en laiton matricé en forme d'un T (té) à deux raccords mâles, la troisième branche du T [...] étant obturée par un disque en verre épais [...] Monté sur un conduit de liquide, on peut observer à travers le verre le passage du fluide frigorigène. 1, record 9, French, - voyant%20liquide
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Voyants de liquide [.] Ils servent à indiquer l'état physique du fluide frigorigène en circulation dans une installation ou à contrôler le niveau de liquide dans un réservoir. 2, record 9, French, - voyant%20liquide
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Noter que ce dispositif dont l'usage ne se limite pas au domaine de la réfrigération (voir contexte) peut prendre diverses formes selon le fabricant et selon l'usage spécifique auquel on le destine. 4, record 9, French, - voyant%20liquide
Record 9, Key term(s)
- tube-viseur
- tube-regard
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-10-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Steam-Powered Machines and Condensers
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sight glass indicator
1, record 10, English, sight%20glass%20indicator
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A glass tube or pipe usually with a calibrated scale used to show the level of a fluid in a tank or vessel. 1, record 10, English, - sight%20glass%20indicator
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Machines à vapeur et condenseurs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- indicateur à tube de verre
1, record 10, French, indicateur%20%C3%A0%20tube%20de%20verre
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indicateur à tube de verre applique le principe des vases communicants et permet, en principe, l'observation directe du niveau d'eau; il est réglementaire dans toutes les installations de générateurs de vapeur; (...) 1, record 10, French, - indicateur%20%C3%A0%20tube%20de%20verre
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- radiator sight glass
1, record 11, English, radiator%20sight%20glass
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sight glass, installed on the radiator upper tank, indicating the level of coolant in the radiator. 1, record 11, English, - radiator%20sight%20glass
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Camionnage
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- niveau à glace de radiateur
1, record 11, French, niveau%20%C3%A0%20glace%20de%20radiateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- voyant vitré de radiateur 1, record 11, French, voyant%20vitr%C3%A9%20de%20radiateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voyant vitré monté sur le réservoir supérieur du radiateur, servant à indiquer le niveau du liquide de refroidissement dans le réservoir. 1, record 11, French, - niveau%20%C3%A0%20glace%20de%20radiateur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte por camión
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- indicador de nivel del radiador
1, record 11, Spanish, indicador%20de%20nivel%20del%20radiador
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tubo de vidrio de nivel montado sobre el depósito superior del radiador que se utiliza para indicar el nivel de líquido enfriador en el depósito. 1, record 11, Spanish, - indicador%20de%20nivel%20del%20radiador
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-01-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
- Mechanical Components
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sight glass
1, record 12, English, sight%20glass
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Check gear reducer oil level at the fill plug or sight glass .... Check sight glass for correct position of oil level placard. 2, record 12, English, - sight%20glass
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- regard vitré
1, record 12, French, regard%20vitr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- indicateur de niveau à tube 2, record 12, French, indicateur%20de%20niveau%20%C3%A0%20tube
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
regard vitré : terme uniformisé par le CN. 3, record 12, French, - regard%20vitr%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-05-22
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- sight glass
1, record 13, English, sight%20glass
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 2, record 13, English, - sight%20glass
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- jauge visuelle
1, record 13, French, jauge%20visuelle
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 2, record 13, French, - jauge%20visuelle
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1987-03-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
- Laundry Work
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- water-level sight glass
1, record 14, English, water%2Dlevel%20sight%20glass
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Part of an steam iron. 2, record 14, English, - water%2Dlevel%20sight%20glass
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
- Blanchissage
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- voyant de niveau d'eau
1, record 14, French, voyant%20de%20niveau%20d%27eau
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1985-01-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- weir-type sight glass 1, record 15, English, weir%2Dtype%20sight%20glass
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gas indicator must be installed downstream of the meter. In empty-hose measuring assemblies, the gas indicator may be in the form of a weir-type sight glass and may also be used as the transfer point. 1, record 15, English, - weir%2Dtype%20sight%20glass
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- viseur de trop-plein
1, record 15, French, viseur%20de%20trop%2Dplein
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dispositif indicateur de gaz doit être placé en aval du compteur. Dans les ensembles de mesurage fonctionnant flexible vide, le dispositif indicateur de gaz peut être réalisé sous la forme d'un viseur de trop-plein et servir simultanément de point de transfert. 1, record 15, French, - viseur%20de%20trop%2Dplein
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1982-11-03
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- flow sight glass
1, record 16, English, flow%20sight%20glass
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- témoin de débit visuel 1, record 16, French, t%C3%A9moin%20de%20d%C3%A9bit%20visuel
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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