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TRAPPING AIR [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air trapping
1, record 1, English, air%20trapping
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- trapping 2, record 1, English, trapping
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The retention of excess air in all or part of the lung as a result of airway closure during the expiratory maneuver ... 3, record 1, English, - air%20trapping
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This] classically implies an increasing amount of retained air at equivalent expiratory positions in successive expiratory maneuvers. 3, record 1, English, - air%20trapping
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trappage
1, record 1, French, trappage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trapping 2, record 1, French, trapping
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène par lequel des gaz inspirés sont retenus lors de l'expiration dans un territoire broncho-pulmonaire pathologique. 3, record 1, French, - trappage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trappage : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 septembre 2000. 4, record 1, French, - trappage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-10-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Insulation
- Clothing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- by trapping air 1, record 2, English, by%20trapping%20air
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] Super 200 Trailwind Fleece Jacket warms you by trapping air, which is then warmed by your body heat. 2, record 2, English, - by%20trapping%20air
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The bottom of the fleece top is elasticised for a more secure fit. A tight seal around the bottom increases the insulation by trapping air, which enhances protection against the elements. 3, record 2, English, - by%20trapping%20air
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Isolation thermique
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- en retenant l'air 1, record 2, French, en%20retenant%20l%27air
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une fermeture étanche autour du bord inférieur du vêtement augmente l'isolation en retenant l'air, ce qui permet une protection accrue contre les intempéries. 1, record 2, French, - en%20retenant%20l%27air
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1988-02-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- trapping of air pollutants
1, record 3, English, trapping%20of%20air%20pollutants
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the trapping of air pollutants beneath inversions aloft is another problem encountered in valleys. 1, record 3, English, - trapping%20of%20air%20pollutants
Record 3, Key term(s)
- air-pollutants trapping
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- piégeage des polluants atmosphériques
1, record 3, French, pi%C3%A9geage%20des%20polluants%20atmosph%C3%A9riques
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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