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WHIRLPOOL [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Facilities (Recreation)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- whirlpool bath
1, record 1, English, whirlpool%20bath
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- whirlpool 2, record 1, English, whirlpool
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Same kind of bath as the one used for therapeutic purposes, but used for leisure only. 3, record 1, English, - whirlpool%20bath
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
whirlpool bath: A therapeutic bath in which a whirling churning stream of hot water is forcibly directed against a part of the body. 4, record 1, English, - whirlpool%20bath
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
whirlpool: whirlpool bath. 4, record 1, English, - whirlpool%20bath
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Loisirs)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bain hydromasseur
1, record 1, French, bain%20hydromasseur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bain à hydromassage 1, record 1, French, bain%20%C3%A0%20hydromassage
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- bain tourbillon 2, record 1, French, bain%20tourbillon
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- bain giratoire 1, record 1, French, bain%20giratoire
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eau d'une cuve dans laquelle on plonge le corps pour être massé par de puissants jets d'air et d'eau chaude combinés propulsés depuis la périphérie de la baignoire. 1, record 1, French, - bain%20hydromasseur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Bain hydromasseur» et «bain à hydromassage» nomment le bain selon l'effet obtenu; «bain tourbillon» et «bain giratoire» le nomment selon l'aspect que prend le milieu liquide sous l'effet des courants provoqués. 1, record 1, French, - bain%20hydromasseur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La présente fiche ne vaut que pour le bain utilisé à des fins de loisirs et en exclut l'utilisation à des fins thérapeutiques. 1, record 1, French, - bain%20hydromasseur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Paddle Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- whirlpool
1, record 2, English, whirlpool
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A circling inrush of water to fill the central maw of a spiralling vortex, often whith complete disappearance to a lower level through a subsurface channel, pothole, or sink. 2, record 2, English, - whirlpool
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ultimate bank eddy, with strong circular motion, becomes a whirlpool. 3, record 2, English, - whirlpool
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Whirlpools are caused by the shearing action of the current on the eddy water. They almost always occur on eddylines. Whirlpools on a river-right eddyline flow in a counter clockwise direction; river-left whirlpools circle clockwise. 4, record 2, English, - whirlpool
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Sports de pagaie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- marmite
1, record 2, French, marmite
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chaudière 2, record 2, French, chaudi%C3%A8re
feminine noun
- tourbillon 3, record 2, French, tourbillon
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mouvement d'eau en rotation verticale et en dépression qui a tendance à aspirer l'embarcation. 4, record 2, French, - marmite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque les masses d'eau en contact sont suffisamment importantes, il peut se former des marmites [...] Ce sont des tourbillons où l'eau est aspirée vers le fond dans un mouvement hélicoïdal. 5, record 2, French, - marmite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les chaudières, surtout sur les rivières à gros débit, provoquent à la limite une légère déviation dans la trajectoire du bateau, mais n'ont certes pas la force d'aspirer une embarcation. 2, record 2, French, - marmite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Deportes de remo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- remolino
1, record 2, Spanish, remolino
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Torbellino, rápido movimiento de giración del [...] agua. 2, record 2, Spanish, - remolino
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-08-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Hydrotherapy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- whirlpool bath
1, record 3, English, whirlpool%20bath
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- whirlpool bathtub 2, record 3, English, whirlpool%20bathtub
correct
- whirlpool tub 3, record 3, English, whirlpool%20tub
correct
- whirlpool 4, record 3, English, whirlpool
- continuous flow bath 5, record 3, English, continuous%20flow%20bath
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bath in which an arm, or a leg, or the greater part of the body is immersed in hot water which is agitated by a whirling or churning current of equally hot water mixed with air. 6, record 3, English, - whirlpool%20bath
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "continuous flow bath" was extracted from "Crane Quality Products for Hospitals and Institutions", p. 51. 5, record 3, English, - whirlpool%20bath
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Hydrothérapie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- baignoire de massage
1, record 3, French, baignoire%20de%20massage
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- baignoire d'hydromassage 1, record 3, French, baignoire%20d%27hydromassage
correct, feminine noun
- baignoire de balnéothérapie 2, record 3, French, baignoire%20de%20baln%C3%A9oth%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation de bain servant au traitement de certaines affectations par hydromassage. 1, record 3, French, - baignoire%20de%20massage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inventée dans les années soixante-dix par l'américain Jacuzzi, la balnéothérapie ou hydromassage consiste à injecter de l'air dans l'eau du bain au moyen d'injecteurs placés au fond et sur les flancs de la baignoire. Les bulles ainsi produites assurent un brassage de l'eau et en éclatant, un hydromassage sur le corps, plus ou moins énergique selon le débit d'air [...] Les modèles les plus sophistiqués de baignoires de balnéothérapie sont équipés d'appareils de commande électronique programmant la durée du bain, l'ozonisation, le cycle autonettoyant ainsi que des changements de puissance assurant un massage variable. 3, record 3, French, - baignoire%20de%20massage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
- Hidroterapia
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- bañera de hidromasaje
1, record 3, Spanish, ba%C3%B1era%20de%20hidromasaje
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-12-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Whirlpool Formation
1, record 4, English, Whirlpool%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 4, English, - Whirlpool%20Formation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- formation de Whirlpool
1, record 4, French, formation%20de%20Whirlpool
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 4, French, - formation%20de%20Whirlpool
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 4, French, - formation%20de%20Whirlpool
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-08-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Dyna Whirlpool separator
1, record 5, English, Dyna%20Whirlpool%20separator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- séparateur Dyna-Whirlpool
1, record 5, French, s%C3%A9parateur%20Dyna%2DWhirlpool
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Le Dyna-Whirlpool [est un] appareil cylindrique incliné où le minerai est introduit axialement et la suspension injectée tangentiellement, délivre également deux produits et peut traiter des débits d'au moins 100 t/h de particules pouvant atteindre 50 mm; [...] 1, record 5, French, - s%C3%A9parateur%20Dyna%2DWhirlpool
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] la variante Larcodem est utilisée dans les charbonnages pour des granulométries de 0,5 à 100 mm à des débits pouvant atteindre 250 t/h. 1, record 5, French, - s%C3%A9parateur%20Dyna%2DWhirlpool
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Dyna-Whirlpool
- Dyna Whirlpool
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-01-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Brewing and Malting
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- whirlpool tank
1, record 6, English, whirlpool%20tank
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- whirlpool wort tank 1, record 6, English, whirlpool%20wort%20tank
correct
- whirlpool separator 2, record 6, English, whirlpool%20separator
correct
- whirlpool 3, record 6, English, whirlpool
correct, trademark
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hydroclone that is used for the separation and recycling of cells from the effluent of fermentation. 4, record 6, English, - whirlpool%20tank
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In modern practice a more rapid whirlpool separator is also used. This device is a cylindrical vessel into which wort is pumped at a tangent, the circulating whirlpool movement causing solids to form a cone at the bottom. 5, record 6, English, - whirlpool%20tank
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Brasserie et malterie
- Outillage industriel
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bac à moût tourbillonnaire
1, record 6, French, bac%20%C3%A0%20mo%C3%BBt%20tourbillonnaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- bac à centrifugation naturelle 1, record 6, French, bac%20%C3%A0%20centrifugation%20naturelle
correct, masculine noun
- récepteur de moût tangentiel 2, record 6, French, r%C3%A9cepteur%20de%20mo%C3%BBt%20tangentiel
correct, masculine noun
- whirlpool 3, record 6, French, whirlpool
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le traitement du moût peut également être effectué avec [...] un appareil appelé whirlpool qui, par un tourbillon, entraîne toutes les impuretés. 4, record 6, French, - bac%20%C3%A0%20mo%C3%BBt%20tourbillonnaire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un appareil, le whirlpool, permet aussi d'éliminer le «gros trouble» et la drêche du houblon [...] 5, record 6, French, - bac%20%C3%A0%20mo%C3%BBt%20tourbillonnaire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-05-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Heraldry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- gurge
1, record 7, English, gurge
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- gorge 2, record 7, English, gorge
correct
- whirlpool 3, record 7, English, whirlpool
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A charge covering the entire field of an escutcheon and having the form either of a spirallike scroll or of a number of concentric rings, the whole field having two tinctures. 2, record 7, English, - gurge
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Héraldique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- gorge
1, record 7, French, gorge
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- gouffre 2, record 7, French, gouffre
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-09-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- whirlpool lift
1, record 8, English, whirlpool%20lift
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- lève-malade pour bain tourbillon
1, record 8, French, l%C3%A8ve%2Dmalade%20pour%20bain%20tourbillon
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1984-01-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Astrophysics and Cosmography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Whirlpool galaxy
1, record 9, English, Whirlpool%20galaxy
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A well-defined type Sc spiral galaxy (NGC 5194) that is face-on to us. It lies at an estimated distance of 11.5 megaparsecs in the constellation Canes Venatici, the nearest bright star being Eta Ursae Majoris in the Plough. A small companion galaxy, NGC 5195, appears to be connected to it by an extension of one of the spiral arms. 1, record 9, English, - Whirlpool%20galaxy
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Astrophysique et cosmographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Galaxie des Chiens de Chasse
1, record 9, French, Galaxie%20des%20Chiens%20de%20Chasse
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
la Galaxie des Chiens de Chasse (NGC 5194) peut aussi être repérée dans le premier tiers du segment Alkaid-Cor Caroli, respectivement Eta de la Grande Ourse et Alpha des Chiens de Chasse. 1, record 9, French, - Galaxie%20des%20Chiens%20de%20Chasse
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1983-04-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Springs - Uses
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- hydrokinetic mineral whirlpool 1, record 10, English, hydrokinetic%20mineral%20whirlpool
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Thermalisme
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bain tourbillon à l'eau minérale 1, record 10, French, bain%20tourbillon%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau%20min%C3%A9rale
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- whirlpool trap 1, record 11, English, whirlpool%20trap
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
whirlpool trap with cleanout, less P.O. plug. 1, record 11, English, - whirlpool%20trap
Record 11, Key term(s)
- centrifugal trap
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- siphon centrifuge 1, record 11, French, siphon%20centrifuge
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
siphon centrifuge avec bouchon de dégorgement sans bonde. 1, record 11, French, - siphon%20centrifuge
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1979-12-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Hydrotherapy
- Thermal Springs - Uses
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- whirlpool bath
1, record 12, English, whirlpool%20bath
correct, generic
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a bath, as used in hydrotherapy, in which an agitating device propels a current of warm water with a swirling motion. 2, record 12, English, - whirlpool%20bath
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Hydrothérapie
- Thermalisme
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- aérobain
1, record 12, French, a%C3%A9robain
correct, specific
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- bain bouillonnant 1, record 12, French, bain%20bouillonnant
correct, specific
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variété de bain utilisée en thalassothérapie et dans les centres de cures thermales, au cours duquel un jet d'air comprimé issu de nombreux orifices produit dans l'eau une multitude de bulles qui entraînent un effet de massage. 1, record 12, French, - a%C3%A9robain
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1977-05-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- mobile whirlpool 1, record 13, English, mobile%20whirlpool
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré de Physiotherapy Department Procedures Manual. NDMC 1, record 13, English, - mobile%20whirlpool
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- bain tourbillon mobile 1, record 13, French, bain%20tourbillon%20mobile
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bain tourbillon 2, record 13, French, - bain%20tourbillon%20mobile
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
consultation 2PD/2eu. 1, record 13, French, - bain%20tourbillon%20mobile
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1977-05-10
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- stationary whirlpool 1, record 14, English, stationary%20whirlpool
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré de Physiotherapy Department Procedures Manual. NDMC 1, record 14, English, - stationary%20whirlpool
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- bain tourbillon fixe 1, record 14, French, bain%20tourbillon%20fixe
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bain tourbillon 2, record 14, French, - bain%20tourbillon%20fixe
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
consultation 2PD/2eu. 1, record 14, French, - bain%20tourbillon%20fixe
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- whirlpool
1, record 15, English, whirlpool
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A violent circular eddy in the sea, produced by a powerful tidal current flowing through an irregular channel, or by the meeting of 2 currents. 1, record 15, English, - whirlpool
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- remous
1, record 15, French, remous
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surélévation de la surface du liquide dans un écoulement, avec adoucissement de la pente ou resserrement du chenal à l'amont d'un obstacle ou d'un rétrécissement. 1, record 15, French, - remous
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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