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WORM-HOLE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1997-06-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
- Finish Carpentry (Wood Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- worm hole
1, record 1, English, worm%20hole
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- worm-hole 2, record 1, English, worm%2Dhole
standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Galleries and holes left in the wood by insects. According to depth below the surface, worm-holes are divided into shallow and deep. 3, record 1, English, - worm%20hole
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
worm hole; worm-hole: terms standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - worm%20hole
Record 1, Key term(s)
- damage caused by insects
- insect hole
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
- Menuiserie (Industr. du bois)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- trou de vers
1, record 1, French, trou%20de%20vers
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Galeries et trous de sortie des insectes dans le bois. Suivant la profondeur de la pénétration dans la pièce, on distingue les trous de vers peu profonds et les trous de vers profonds. 2, record 1, French, - trou%20de%20vers
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Trous ou galerie creusés dans le bois par les insectes adultes ou leurs larves et dont le diamètre est de 1,5 mm et plus. 3, record 1, French, - trou%20de%20vers
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trou de vers : terme normalisé par l'ISO et retenu par le Comité technique de la terminologie française du bois de l'Association canadienne de normalisation. 4, record 1, French, - trou%20de%20vers
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dommage dû aux insectes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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