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ULLAGE [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ullage
1, record 1, English, ullage
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The gas-filled space above the liquid level in a tank. 2, record 1, English, - ullage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ciel gazeux
1, record 1, French, ciel%20gazeux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace rempli de gaz, notamment de vapeurs d'ergol, qui se forme dans un réservoir d'ergol liquide. 2, record 1, French, - ciel%20gazeux
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ciel gazeux : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 26 janvier 2025. 3, record 1, French, - ciel%20gazeux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
- Storage of Oil and Natural Gas
- Rail Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ullage measurement 1, record 2, English, ullage%20measurement
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- outage measurement 2, record 2, English, outage%20measurement
- outage gauging 3, record 2, English, outage%20gauging
- outage gaging 3, record 2, English, outage%20gaging
- ullage gauging 3, record 2, English, ullage%20gauging
- ullage gaging 3, record 2, English, ullage%20gaging
- gauging by outage 3, record 2, English, gauging%20by%20outage
- gaging by outage 3, record 2, English, gaging%20by%20outage
- gauging by ullage 3, record 2, English, gauging%20by%20ullage
- gaging by ullage 3, record 2, English, gaging%20by%20ullage
- outage 4, record 2, English, outage
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ullage: The amount that a container, such as a fuel tank, lacks of being full. 5, record 2, English, - ullage%20measurement
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Stockage du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Transport par rail
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- jaugeage par le creux
1, record 2, French, jaugeage%20par%20le%20creux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mesure par le creux 2, record 2, French, mesure%20par%20le%20creux
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de la distance comprise entre la surface du liquide dans un réservoir et le point de jaugeage en haut du réservoir. 3, record 2, French, - jaugeage%20par%20le%20creux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-02-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Spacecraft
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ullage rocket 1, record 3, English, ullage%20rocket
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Engins spatiaux
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- moteur-fusée d'accélération
1, record 3, French, moteur%2Dfus%C3%A9e%20d%27acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-07-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Goods
- Cargo (Water Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- trade ullage 1, record 4, English, trade%20ullage
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The natural loss of liquid cargoes in transit. 1, record 4, English, - trade%20ullage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is usually due to evaporation and occurs whether or not there is an accident. 1, record 4, English, - trade%20ullage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport de marchandises
- Cargaisons (Transport par eau)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coulage
1, record 4, French, coulage
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Containers
- Regulations (Water Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- maximum authorized ullage 1, record 5, English, maximum%20authorized%20ullage
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
- Réglementation (Transport par eau)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- creux maximal autorisé
1, record 5, French, creux%20maximal%20autoris%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-08-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Packaging
- Food Preservation and Canning
- Winemaking
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ullage
1, record 6, English, ullage
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- headspace 2, record 6, English, headspace
correct
- head space 3, record 6, English, head%20space
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The unoccupied volume left in a bottle or can after filling with food. 4, record 6, English, - ullage
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Emballages
- Conservation des aliments et conserverie
- Industrie vinicole
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vide
1, record 6, French, vide
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- espace libre 1, record 6, French, espace%20libre
correct, masculine noun
- vidange 2, record 6, French, vidange
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Volume non occupé par le produit dans un récipient. 1, record 6, French, - vide
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Embalajes
- Conservación de los alimentos y elaboración de conservas
- Industria vinícola
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- vacío de seguridad
1, record 6, Spanish, vac%C3%ADo%20de%20seguridad
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-11-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Storage of Oil and Natural Gas
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ullage lip
1, record 7, English, ullage%20lip
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the reference point on the dip hatch from which manual measurements are made. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 7, English, - ullage%20lip
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ullage lip: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - ullage%20lip
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stockage du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rebord de l'orifice de mesurage
1, record 7, French, rebord%20de%20l%27orifice%20de%20mesurage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] point de référence sur l'orifice de repérage des niveaux, à partir duquel sont effectuées les mesures manuelles. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 7, French, - rebord%20de%20l%27orifice%20de%20mesurage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rebord de l'orifice de mesurage : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 7, French, - rebord%20de%20l%27orifice%20de%20mesurage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-05-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
- Storage of Oil and Natural Gas
- Rail Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ullage
1, record 8, English, ullage
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- outage 2, record 8, English, outage
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The amount that a container, such as a fuel tank, lacks of being full. 3, record 8, English, - ullage
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The difference between the full or rated capacity and the actual contents of a container. It is determined by measuring the distance from a given point at the top of a container down to the surface of the liquid. 4, record 8, English, - ullage
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ullage: term standardized by the Canadian General Standards Board. 5, record 8, English, - ullage
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Stockage du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Transport par rail
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- creux
1, record 8, French, creux
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hauteur libre dans un réservoir partiellement rempli. 2, record 8, French, - creux
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La capacité globale du dépôt [de stockage de pétrole] représente la somme de deux volumes : l'un est le «creux» qui est nécessaire pour recevoir les cargaisons prochaines, l'autre est le stock de produits que le dépôt doit contenir pour assurer le ravitaillement du pipeline lorsque les arrivées prennent du retard. 3, record 8, French, - creux
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[ullage: creux d'un réservoir.] Terme anglais désignant le creux d'un réservoir, le volume non occupé par les carburants et lubrifiants liquides, ou encore l'espace vide au-dessus de la cargaison d'un navire pétrolier. 4, record 8, French, - creux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-02-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Brewing and Malting
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- ullage
1, record 9, English, ullage
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquid left in cash or bottle after some has been removed. 2, record 9, English, - ullage
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Brasserie et malterie
- Techniques industrielles
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- perte de bière
1, record 9, French, perte%20de%20bi%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- freinte de bière 1, record 9, French, freinte%20de%20bi%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-01-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Containers
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- outage
1, record 10, English, outage
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- ullage 2, record 10, English, ullage
correct, standardized
- headspace 3, record 10, English, headspace
correct, see observation
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The amount of vacant space allowed in a drum or other container to accommodate the density variations in the commodity, or for expansion due to temperature variations. In food container, the outage is called headspace. 4, record 10, English, - outage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A space left between the contents and the ends or closure of a drum, barrel, can, or bottle to allow for variation in fill or expansion of contents. 3, record 10, English, - outage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 DEF
That portion of the total capacity of the tank not occupied by its cargo, expressed as a percentage of that total capacity. 5, record 10, English, - outage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
According to the Glossary of Packaging Terms (GREPA), "ullage" is the British variant for "headspace" and "headspace" is restricted to food containers. 6, record 10, English, - outage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
outage: term standardized by the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB); ullage: term standardized by ISO. 6, record 10, English, - outage
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- creux
1, record 10, French, creux
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- marge de remplissage 2, record 10, French, marge%20de%20remplissage
feminine noun
- espace libre 3, record 10, French, espace%20libre
masculine noun
- limite de remplissage 4, record 10, French, limite%20de%20remplissage
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portion de la capacité totale de la citerne non occupée par son chargement, exprimée en pourcentage de cette capacité totale. 5, record 10, French, - creux
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marge de remplissage - Creux (ullage). Les récipients ne doivent pas être complètement remplis. Il faut prévoir à l'intérieur un espace vide d'un volume suffisant pour éviter la déperdition du contenu ou la déformation du récipient que pourrait provoquer une dilatation du contenu due à une élévation de la température en cours de transport. 6, record 10, French, - creux
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
creux : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 7, record 10, French, - creux
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-05-03
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- closed ullage system 1, record 11, English, closed%20ullage%20system
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système de prise des creux en circuit fermé
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20prise%20des%20creux%20en%20circuit%20ferm%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de jauger l'espace vide entre la surface du liquide et le plafond de la citerne sans ouvrir le panneau de cette dernière. 1, record 11, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20prise%20des%20creux%20en%20circuit%20ferm%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-10-12
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Customs and Excise
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- ullage allowance 1, record 12, English, ullage%20allowance
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Douanes et accise
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- tolérance de manquant
1, record 12, French, tol%C3%A9rance%20de%20manquant
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Lexique douanes/accise, version de 1994. 1, record 12, French, - tol%C3%A9rance%20de%20manquant
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1991-02-20
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- ullage opening
1, record 13, English, ullage%20opening
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- trou de jauge
1, record 13, French, trou%20de%20jauge
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- trou de sonde 1, record 13, French, trou%20de%20sonde
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1991-01-04
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Oil and Natural Gas Distribution
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- safety ullage 1, record 14, English, safety%20ullage
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Distribution du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- creux de sécurité
1, record 14, French, creux%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Réservoir de brut. Source : Règlement sur la répartition du pétrole. 1, record 14, French, - creux%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- ullage space 1, record 15, English, ullage%20space
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(of a tank) 1, record 15, English, - ullage%20space
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- espace mort
1, record 15, French, espace%20mort
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(d'un réservoir) 1, record 15, French, - espace%20mort
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautics and Aerospace Industry
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- ullage rocket 1, record 16, English, ullage%20rocket
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Aéronautique et aérospatiale
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- fusée d'accélération pour rallumage 1, record 16, French, fus%C3%A9e%20d%27acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20pour%20rallumage
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BT-138 1, record 16, French, - fus%C3%A9e%20d%27acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20pour%20rallumage
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- ullage rocket motor 1, record 17, English, ullage%20rocket%20motor
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- fusée de séparation
1, record 17, French, fus%C3%A9e%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
véhicule spatial. 1, record 17, French, - fus%C3%A9e%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Containers
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- ullage ports 1, record 18, English, ullage%20ports
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- trou de jauge 1, record 18, French, trou%20de%20jauge
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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