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LATON [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-01-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
- Plating of Metals
- Coining
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- brass
1, record 1, English, brass
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BR 2, record 1, English, BR
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- yellow copper 3, record 1, English, yellow%20copper
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A copper-zinc alloy of varying proportions but typically containing 67% copper and 33% zinc. 4, record 1, English, - brass
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Long favoured for the manufacture of cartridge cases because of its elasticity, hardness range, ductility and resistance to corrosion. 5, record 1, English, - brass
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
- Placage des métaux
- Monnayage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- laiton
1, record 1, French, laiton
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BR 2, record 1, French, BR
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cuivre jaune 3, record 1, French, cuivre%20jaune
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alliage de cuivre et de zinc, dont la teneur en zinc, pour un alliage industriel, varie de 5 à 42%. 4, record 1, French, - laiton
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le laiton, anciennement appelé «cuivre jaune», est l'alliage de cuivre le plus couramment utilisé. Il est depuis longtemps préféré pour la fabrication de douilles à cause de son élasticité, de sa gamme de dureté, de sa ductilité et de sa résistance à la corrosion. 5, record 1, French, - laiton
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
laiton : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 6, record 1, French, - laiton
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cobre y sus aleaciones (Metalurgia)
- Enchapado de metales
- Acuñación de moneda
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- latón
1, record 1, Spanish, lat%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- azófar 2, record 1, Spanish, az%C3%B3far
correct, masculine noun
- cobre amarillo 3, record 1, Spanish, cobre%20amarillo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aleación de cobre y cinc, y a veces otros metales, con lo que se producen las distintas variedades, de color amarillo pálido; es el material de muchos objetos de uso corriente, como manivelas de puertas o herrajes de muebles. 4, record 1, Spanish, - lat%C3%B3n
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El latón [...] es un metal amarillo que ofrece no pocas ventajas : maleabilidad y ductibilidad que facilitan su trabajo, fusión y vaciado fáciles, resistencia mecánica bastante buena, resistencia a la corrosión atmosférica, precio moderado debido a la presencia del cinc, que es un metal barato. 5, record 1, Spanish, - lat%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
- Zinc (Metallurgy)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dezincification
1, record 2, English, dezincification
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The selective dissolution of zinc from brass, for example plumbing fittings, by contact with water of certain chemical properties. 2, record 2, English, - dezincification
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dezincification: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - dezincification
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
- Zinc (Métallurgie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dézincification
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9zincification
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dissolution sélective du zinc du laiton, par exemple des raccords de plomberie, par contact avec de l'eau ayant des propriétés chimiques particulières. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9zincification
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les laitons présentent deux types particuliers de corrosion, la dézincification et la corrosion intergranulaire sous tension [...] La dézincification se traduit par une porosité plus ou moins importante dans la zone corrodée. Elle se produit plus spécialement dans les milieux acides ou fortement alcalins; elle est plus intense à chaud et dans certaines conditions d'aération. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9zincification
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dézincification : terme et définition normalisés par ISO. 4, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9zincification
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deterioro de los metales
- Cobre y sus aleaciones (Metalurgia)
- Cinc (Metalurgia)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- descincificación
1, record 2, Spanish, descincificaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disolución selectiva del cinc del latón u otra aleación que contenga cinc, por contacto con agua de propiedades químicas determinadas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - descincificaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un accesorio de plomería es un ejemplo de aleación que contiene cinc, que puede experimentar descincificación. 1, record 2, Spanish, - descincificaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-08-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- back saw
1, record 3, English, back%20saw
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- backsaw 2, record 3, English, backsaw
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A general term for saws with thin, rectangular blades, stiffened on the back with a strip of iron or brass folded over the top edge of the blade. 1, record 3, English, - back%20saw
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The teeth are small, usually of the cross-cut type, and only slightly set. 1, record 3, English, - back%20saw
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- scie à dos
1, record 3, French, scie%20%C3%A0%20dos
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- scie à dosseret 1, record 3, French, scie%20%C3%A0%20dosseret
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dosseret : pièce de fer servant à renforcer le dos d'une scie. 2, record 3, French, - scie%20%C3%A0%20dos
Record 3, Key term(s)
- scie à dossière
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas manuales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- serrucho de costilla
1, record 3, Spanish, serrucho%20de%20costilla
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- sierra de trasdós 2, record 3, Spanish, sierra%20de%20trasd%C3%B3s
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Serrucho de hoja rectangular y muy delgada, reforzada en el lomo con una pieza de hierro o latón, que sirve para hacer hendiduras muy finas. 2, record 3, Spanish, - serrucho%20de%20costilla
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Permite hacer cortes rectos que requieran cierta precisión, ya que la hoja no se dobla. 1, record 3, Spanish, - serrucho%20de%20costilla
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bar of the House
1, record 4, English, bar%20of%20the%20House
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- bar 2, record 4, English, bar
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rail marking the end of the chamber in the House of Commons. 3, record 4, English, - bar%20of%20the%20House
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the Commons, when a person who is not a Member is directed to be reprimanded or admonished, the offender, if he is in attendance, is brought to the bar of the House forthwith by the Serjeant at Arms, and is there reprimanded by the Speaker in the name and by the authority of the House. 4, record 4, English, - bar%20of%20the%20House
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Messages from the Senate may be received at the bar by a Clerk of this House, as soon as announced by the Sergeant-at-Arms, at any time while the House is sitting, or in committee, without interrupting the business then proceeding. 5, record 4, English, - bar%20of%20the%20House
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is here that witnesses must appear when formally summoned. 6, record 4, English, - bar%20of%20the%20House
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- barre de la Chambre
1, record 4, French, barre%20de%20la%20Chambre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- barre 2, record 4, French, barre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barre de laiton située à l'intérieur de l'entrée Sud de la Chambre au-delà de laquelle les représentants de la Couronne et autres étrangers non invités ne peuvent être admis. 3, record 4, French, - barre%20de%20la%20Chambre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quiconque porte atteinte à la dignité ou à l’autorité du Parlement peut être sommé de comparaître à la barre de la Chambre si la Chambre adopte une motion en ce sens. Au moment de sa comparution, l’accusé se tient debout à la barre [...] pour répondre à des questions ou recevoir un blâme, une semonce ou une réprimande. Même si, à première vue, cela ne semble guère punitif, c’est un événement extraordinaire qui place le député ou la personne en question sous l’autorité de la Chambre investie de ses pleins pouvoirs disciplinaires. 4, record 4, French, - barre%20de%20la%20Chambre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il arrive que des particuliers soient convoqués à la barre pour d’autres raisons. Les témoins convoqués par la Chambre peuvent se tenir à la barre pour répondre aux questions posées par les députés. De même, la Chambre peut convoquer des particuliers à la barre pour leur rendre hommage. 4, record 4, French, - barre%20de%20la%20Chambre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
[...] tout message du Sénat peut être reçu à la barre par un des greffiers de la Chambre, aussitôt que l'annonce le Sergent d'armes, pendant une séance de la Chambre ou d'un comité, sans que les travaux en cours ne soient interrompus. 5, record 4, French, - barre%20de%20la%20Chambre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- barra de la Cámara
1, record 4, Spanish, barra%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barra de latón situada dentro de la entrada sur de la Cámara, más allá de la cual no se permite el acceso a los representantes de la Corona y otras personas ajenas a la Cámara que no hayan sido invitadas. 1, record 4, Spanish, - barra%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Es en la barra de la Cámara donde deben presentarse los testigos que han sido citados formalmente. 1, record 4, Spanish, - barra%20de%20la%20C%C3%A1mara
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-01-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- brass
1, record 5, English, brass
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alloy of copper and zinc. Long favoured for the manufacture of cartridge cases because of its elasticity, hardness range, ductility and resistance to corrosion. 1, record 5, English, - brass
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- laiton
1, record 5, French, laiton
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alliage de cuivre et de zinc. Il est depuis longtemps préféré pour la fabrication de douilles à cause de son élasticité, de sa gamme de dureté, de sa ductilité et de sa résistance à la corrosion. 1, record 5, French, - laiton
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
laiton : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 5, French, - laiton
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- latón
1, record 5, Spanish, lat%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aleación de cobre y cinc en proporciones variables [...]. 1, record 5, Spanish, - lat%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-03-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- copper shell
1, record 6, English, copper%20shell
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- brass cartridge case 2, record 6, English, brass%20cartridge%20case
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- douille en laiton
1, record 6, French, douille%20en%20laiton
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cartucho de latón
1, record 6, Spanish, cartucho%20de%20lat%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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