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TENSIOMETER [11 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
- tensiometer
1, record 1, English, tensiometer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tensiometer: an item in the "Mechanical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - tensiometer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tensiomètre
1, record 1, French, tensiom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tensiomètre : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement mécaniques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - tensiom%C3%A8tre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2009-02-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sphygmomanometer
1, record 2, English, sphygmomanometer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tensiometer 2, record 2, English, tensiometer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument for measuring arterial blood pressure. 3, record 2, English, - sphygmomanometer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The two types of sphygmomanometers are a mercury column and a gauge with a dial face. The sphygmomanometer in most frequent use today consists of a gauge attached to a rubber cuff which is wrapped around the upper arm and is inflated to constrict the arteries. 4, record 2, English, - sphygmomanometer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Currently, there are three major configurations of blood pressure monitors for home use: the mercury sphygmomanometer, the aneroid manometer, and semiautomatic manual-inflation or automatic-inflation digital devices. 5, record 2, English, - sphygmomanometer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
According to some sources, the terms "sphygmanometer", "sphygmometer" and "hemomanometer" are synonyms. In fact, these are three different instruments: a sphygmanometer measures arterial blood pressure; a sphygmometer or sphygmograph measures the strength and frequency of the pulse beat; an hemomanometer or hemodynamometer is an instrument by which the pressure of the blood in the arteries, or veins, is measured by the height to which it will raise a column of mercury. 6, record 2, English, - sphygmomanometer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sphygmomanomètre
1, record 2, French, sphygmomanom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tensiomètre 2, record 2, French, tensiom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil composé d'un brassard gonflable et d'un manomètre, servant à mesurer la pression artérielle. 3, record 2, French, - sphygmomanom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il ne faut pas confondre le terme sphygmomanomètre avec le terme sphygmographe qui désigne un instrument servant à enregistrer le pouls artériel. Le sphygmomanomètre diffère également de l'hémomanomètre ou hémodynamomètre, manomètre permettant la mesure de la pression sanguine intravasculaire. 4, record 2, French, - sphygmomanom%C3%A8tre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- esfigomanómetro
1, record 2, Spanish, esfigoman%C3%B3metro
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- esfigmanómetro 2, record 2, Spanish, esfigman%C3%B3metro
correct, masculine noun
- tensiómetro 3, record 2, Spanish, tensi%C3%B3metro
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento para el registro indirecto de la tensión arterial. 1, record 2, Spanish, - esfigoman%C3%B3metro
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Está constituido por un manguito hinchable que se ajusta alrededor del brazo, una pera que controla la presión del manguito y un manómetro aneroide o de mercurio. 1, record 2, Spanish, - esfigoman%C3%B3metro
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-08-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mercury sphygmomanometer
1, record 3, English, mercury%20sphygmomanometer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- mercurial sphygmomanometer 2, record 3, English, mercurial%20sphygmomanometer
correct
- mercury column sphygmomanometer 3, record 3, English, mercury%20column%20sphygmomanometer
correct
- mercury tensiometer 4, record 3, English, mercury%20tensiometer
correct
- mercury manometer 5, record 3, English, mercury%20manometer
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mercury sphygmomanometer is operated by inflating a rubber cuff placed around a patient's arm until blood flow stops. The cuff pressure is measured via the mercury column. 6, record 3, English, - mercury%20sphygmomanometer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Currently, there are three major configurations of blood pressure monitors for home use: the mercury sphygmomanometer, the aneroid manometer, and semiautomatic manual-inflation or automatic-inflation digital devices. 7, record 3, English, - mercury%20sphygmomanometer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Blood pressure measurement by sphygmomanometer is normally performed using a mercury manometer. This can consist of a U- tube half-filled with mercury, but more commonly it is a single tube, held vertical in use, which sits in a small reservoir of mercury. The reservoir is connected by a rubber tube to the source of air pressure to be measured. As pressure is applied mercury is forced up the column and the pressure can be read from a scale behind. The actual pressure is indicated by the difference in the level of the mercury in the column and the reservoir. 4, record 3, English, - mercury%20sphygmomanometer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The mercury manometer is in fact only a part of the device called "mercury tensiometer". Mercury manometers are used in numerous fields. For example, the negative pressure within a dairy’s milking system is controlled by a mercury manometer. 8, record 3, English, - mercury%20sphygmomanometer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sphygmomanomètre à mercure
1, record 3, French, sphygmomanom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20mercure
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tensiomètre à mercure 2, record 3, French, tensiom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20mercure
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au cabinet médical, la méthode recommandée est la mesure clinique au moyen d’un sphygmomanomètre à mercure, le patient étant depuis plusieurs minutes en position assise ou couchée. 3, record 3, French, - sphygmomanom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20mercure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-03-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- interphase tensiometer 1, record 4, English, interphase%20tensiometer
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tensiomètre de l'interphase
1, record 4, French, tensiom%C3%A8tre%20de%20l%27interphase
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tensiómetro interfacial
1, record 4, Spanish, tensi%C3%B3metro%20interfacial
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-12-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tensiometer 1, record 5, English, tensiometer
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tensiomètre
1, record 5, French, tensiom%C3%A8tre
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil qui sert à mesurer la tension du fil au cours du tricotage. 2, record 5, French, - tensiom%C3%A8tre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tejidos de punto y tejidos extensibles
- Herramientas y equipo (Industrias textiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- tensiómetro
1, record 5, Spanish, tensi%C3%B3metro
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-12-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tensiometer 1, record 6, English, tensiometer
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- dynamometer 2, record 6, English, dynamometer
- strain gauge 2, record 6, English, strain%20gauge
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tensiomètre
1, record 6, French, tensiom%C3%A8tre
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dynamomètre qui mesure la tension des câbles en immersion. 2, record 6, French, - tensiom%C3%A8tre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- dinamómetro
1, record 6, Spanish, dinam%C3%B3metro
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- tensiómetro 2, record 6, Spanish, tensi%C3%B3metro
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-04-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Soil Science
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tensiometer
1, record 7, English, tensiometer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for measuring the negative pressure, or tension, of water in soil in situ; a porous, permeable ceramic cup connected through a tube to a manometer or vacuum gauge. 2, record 7, English, - tensiometer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Science du sol
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tensiomètre
1, record 7, French, tensiom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument de mesure de la tension ou succion capillaire, constitué par une capsule poreuse insérée dans le sol et reliée à un manomètre par un tube rempli d'eau. 2, record 7, French, - tensiom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tensiomètre permet de mesurer la charge hydraulique du sol y. Il est constitué d'une bougie en céramique poreuse fixée à l'extrémité d'un tube, enfoncé dans le sol à la profondeur souhaitée. Le tube ainsi que la bougie sont remplis d'eau dégazée et l'ensemble est hermétiquement fermé par un bouchon et relié par un capillaire à un manomètre de mercure. Le système ainsi mis en place autorise des échanges osmotiques à travers la paroi poreuse. Une certaine quantité d'eau sort du tensiomètre jusqu'à ce que la dépression équilibrée par la colonne de mercure soit égale au potentiel de l'eau dans le sol. Si l'humidité du sol vient à baisser, l'eau diffuse à travers la bougie poreuse vers le milieu environnant : il se produit une dépression à l'intérieur du système mise en évidence par le manomètre. De même, lorsque le sol s'humidifie, la tension baisse. Lorsqu'il est saturé, elle est nulle. [...] Les tensiomètres sont des appareils simples, précis et très utilisés mais la gamme de potentiels qu'ils permettent de mesurer est limitée (ils ne fonctionnent plus à y > 0.09MPa). En effet, lorsque la succion atteint des valeurs de cet ordre, de l'air peut passer à travers la bougie poreuse et le tensiomètre se désamorce. 3, record 7, French, - tensiom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le tensiomètre [...] est une sonde placée dans le sol qui mesure une dépression. Cette dépression correspond à la force de succion exercée par les racines, elle renseigne sur la difficulté à obtenir de l'eau. 4, record 7, French, - tensiom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
On peut également utiliser un tensiomètre, appareil permettant de mesurer la tension superficielle créée par l'humidité du sol. Cet appareil, [...] comporte toutefois un inconvénient : la valeur indiquée varie selon le type de sol. Par ailleurs, le tensiomètre convient particulièrement aux sols sableux, pour lesquels il est à même d'enregistrer l'éventail des teneurs possibles en eau disponible. Sur les sols lourds, une grande partie de l'humidité disponible se situe au-delà des limites de détection du tensiomètre. 5, record 7, French, - tensiom%C3%A8tre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
- Ciencia del suelo
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tensiómetro
1, record 7, Spanish, tensi%C3%B3metro
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento consistente esencialmente en una cubeta porosa introducida en un suelo y conectada a un manómetro a través de un tubo lleno de agua, que hace posible la medición de la tensión capilar o de succión. 2, record 7, Spanish, - tensi%C3%B3metro
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-04-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tensiometer
1, record 8, English, tensiometer
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for measuring soil water potential; it contains a ceramic cup, a column of water, and a vacuum gage. 1, record 8, English, - tensiometer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Water potential: The chemical potential of water. An indication of the driving force of water through a plant or soil. It is one measure of the amount of water stress a plant experiences and is expressed in units of pressure such as atmospheres, bars, or Pascals. 1, record 8, English, - tensiometer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tensiomètre
1, record 8, French, tensiom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pointe ou godet en matière poreuse rempli d'eau et enterré dans le sol, utilisé pour mesurer le potentiel matriciel de l'eau du sol en ce point, au moyen de la tension capillaire. 1, record 8, French, - tensiom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet instrument n'est utilisable que pour les potentiels entre 0 et - 0,1 MPa (- 1 bar). 1, record 8, French, - tensiom%C3%A8tre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- tensiómetro
1, record 8, Spanish, tensi%C3%B3metro
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-08-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Richards’ tensiometer
1, record 9, English, Richards%26rsquo%3B%20tensiometer
proposal
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The instrument used for measuring the capillary pressure in an unsaturated zone is called "tensiometer" (a name introduced by Richards and Gardner, 1936). 2, record 9, English, - Richards%26rsquo%3B%20tensiometer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tensiomètre de Richard
1, record 9, French, tensiom%C3%A8tre%20de%20Richard
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plusieurs appareils sont utilisés pour mesurer le potentiel capillaire. [...] le tensiomètre de Richard [...] consiste à placer dans le sol une bougie poreuse remplie d'eau et reliée à un manomètre à mercure. Quand le sol devient humide l'eau entre dans la bougie et quand il devient sec, elle en sort. Ce mouvement est indiqué par un manomètre à mercure. 1, record 9, French, - tensiom%C3%A8tre%20de%20Richard
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-03-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- DuNouy ring tensiometer
1, record 10, English, DuNouy%20ring%20tensiometer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The interfacial tensions (IFT) between the crude oil and the aqueous alkaline solutions were determined ... using a DuNouy ring tensiometer. 1, record 10, English, - DuNouy%20ring%20tensiometer
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tensiomètre à anneau de DuNouy
1, record 10, French, tensiom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20anneau%20de%20DuNouy
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] méthode d'essai par étirement de films liquides pour la détermination de la tension superficielle de solution aqueuses [...] Appareillage. Tensiomètre, pouvant être équipé de lames, étriers et anneaux [...] un anneau en fil de platine iridié [...] circonférence de l'anneau [...] entre 40 et 60 mm [...] fixé à une tige de suspension métallique par un étrier en fil de platine [...] 2, record 10, French, - tensiom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20anneau%20de%20DuNouy
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- porous pot tensiometer 1, record 11, English, porous%20pot%20tensiometer
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Recherche scientifique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- vase poreux du tensiomètre 1, record 11, French, vase%20poreux%20du%20tensiom%C3%A8tre
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EAPR, lex pdt, p.21 RA 1, record 11, French, - vase%20poreux%20du%20tensiom%C3%A8tre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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