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RETICULACION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- unsaturated polyester
1, record 1, English, unsaturated%20polyester
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- UP 1, record 1, English, UP
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A polyester characterized by carbon-carbon unsaturation in the polymer chain, which permits subsequent crosslinking with an unsaturated monomer or prepolymer. 1, record 1, English, - unsaturated%20polyester
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unsaturated polyester; UP: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - unsaturated%20polyester
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- polyester non saturé
1, record 1, French, polyester%20non%20satur%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- UP 1, record 1, French, UP
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polyester caractérisé par la présence de doubles liaisons entre atomes de carbone dans la chaîne du polymère, permettant une réticulation subséquente par un monomère non saturé ou un prépolymère. 1, record 1, French, - polyester%20non%20satur%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
polyester non saturé; UP : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - polyester%20non%20satur%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- poliéster no saturado
1, record 1, Spanish, poli%C3%A9ster%20no%20saturado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- UP 1, record 1, Spanish, UP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poliéster que se caracteriza por la presencia de dobles enlaces entre átomos de carbono en la cadena del polímero, lo que permite una reticulación subsecuente con un monómero no saturado o un prepolímero. 1, record 1, Spanish, - poli%C3%A9ster%20no%20saturado
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UP, por sus siglas en inglés. 2, record 1, Spanish, - poli%C3%A9ster%20no%20saturado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- crosslinking
1, record 2, English, crosslinking
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cross-linking 2, record 2, English, cross%2Dlinking
correct
- cross-linkage 3, record 2, English, cross%2Dlinkage
correct
- crosslinkage 4, record 2, English, crosslinkage
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The establishing of chemical links between the molecular chains in polymers. 5, record 2, English, - crosslinking
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cross-linking can be accomplished by chemical reaction, vulcanization, and electron bombardment. Degree of cross-linking depends on the specific polymer. However, the resultant properties are usually improved. 5, record 2, English, - crosslinking
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
crosslinking: term standardized by ISO. 6, record 2, English, - crosslinking
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Plasturgie
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réticulation
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9ticulation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- liaison croisée 2, record 2, French, liaison%20crois%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- pontage 3, record 2, French, pontage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passage d'un polymère d'un état où les macromolécules qui le constituent sont indépendantes à un état où elles sont reliées entre elles par des liaisons chimiques. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9ticulation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si un polymère possède des fonctions actives dans la chaîne [...] ou en bout de chaîne, [...] il est possible de les faire réagir avec un agent polyfonctionnel pour obtenir un réseau. Cet agent est généralement appelé durcisseur ou agent de pontage et le polymère de départ est appelé prépolymère. L'opération s'appelle une réticulation (vulcanisation dans le cas de caoutchoucs). 4, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9ticulation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La réticulation d'un polymère correspond à la formation d'un réseau. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9ticulation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
réticulation : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9ticulation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Tejidos sintéticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- reticulación
1, record 2, Spanish, reticulaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- enlace cruzado 2, record 2, Spanish, enlace%20cruzado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de múltiples enlazamientos intermoleculares covalentes o iónicos entre cadenas de polímeros. 1, record 2, Spanish, - reticulaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cure
1, record 3, English, cure
correct, verb, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To convert a prepolymeric or polymeric composition into a more stable, usable condition by polymerization and/or crosslinking. 2, record 3, English, - cure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A polymer. 2, record 3, English, - cure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
For example, the cure of a bifunctional urethane system takes place by polyaddition, that of a rubber system by crosslinking, and that of a phenol-formaldehyde system by both polycondensation and crosslinking. 2, record 3, English, - cure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
See also "moisture curing." 3, record 3, English, - cure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
cure: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - cure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- traiter
1, record 3, French, traiter
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cuire 1, record 3, French, cuire
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transformer une composition prépolymérique ou polymérique par polymérisation et/ou réticulation en un état plus stable en vue de son utilisation. 2, record 3, French, - traiter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un polymère. 2, record 3, French, - traiter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Par exemple, le traitement d'un système bifonctionnel à base d'uréthannes correspond à une polyaddition, celui d'un système à base de caoutchouc à une réticulation, celui d'un système à base de phénol-formaldéhyde à la fois à une polycondensation et une réticulation. Dans le langage courant, on emploie aussi cuire et son dérivé cuisson. 2, record 3, French, - traiter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
De nombreux ouvrages donnent aussi, comme synonyme de «cuire», le verbe «durcir». En réalité, le durcissement est un phénomène qui résulte de la cuisson. Il correspond à l'anglais «hardening». «Polymérisation» et «réticulation» sont des spécifiques, correspondant aux termes anglais «polymerization» et «cross-linking». 3, record 3, French, - traiter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
traiter; cuire : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - traiter
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Tejidos sintéticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- curar
1, record 3, Spanish, curar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transformar una composición prepolimérica o polimérica en una condición más estable y utilizable, mediante polimerización y/o reticulación. para adhesivos esta expresión se encuentra en el desarrollo de sus propiedades. 1, record 3, Spanish, - curar
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un polímero, un adhesivo. 1, record 3, Spanish, - curar
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- crosslinking agent
1, record 4, English, crosslinking%20agent
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cross-linking agent 2, record 4, English, cross%2Dlinking%20agent
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance that promotes or regulates intermolecular covalent or ionic bonding between polymer chains. 3, record 4, English, - crosslinking%20agent
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polymers. ... In addition to the monomers, this includes other reactants such as catalysts, free radical initiators, cross-linking and chain transfer agents that are intended to become chemically incorporated into the polymer structure. 4, record 4, English, - crosslinking%20agent
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Crosslinking may also be produced by radiation. 3, record 4, English, - crosslinking%20agent
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
crosslinking agent: term and definition standardized by ISO [International Organization for Standardization]. 5, record 4, English, - crosslinking%20agent
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Plasturgie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- agent de réticulation
1, record 4, French, agent%20de%20r%C3%A9ticulation
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- réticulant 2, record 4, French, r%C3%A9ticulant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance qui initie ou régularise la réaction de réticulation entre des chaînes de polymères. 3, record 4, French, - agent%20de%20r%C3%A9ticulation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La réticulation peut être aussi obtenue au moyen de radiations. 3, record 4, French, - agent%20de%20r%C3%A9ticulation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
agent de réticulation; réticulant : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO [Organisation internationale de normalisation]. 4, record 4, French, - agent%20de%20r%C3%A9ticulation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
agent de réticulation : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 5, record 4, French, - agent%20de%20r%C3%A9ticulation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente de reticulación
1, record 4, Spanish, agente%20de%20reticulaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia que promueve o regula los enlaces intermoleculares covalentes o iónicos entre cadenas de polímeros. 1, record 4, Spanish, - agente%20de%20reticulaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-04-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cure
1, record 5, English, cure
noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- curing 2, record 5, English, curing
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of converting a prepolymeric or polymeric composition into a more stable, usable condition by polymerization and/or crosslinking. 1, record 5, English, - cure
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Plasturgie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- traitement
1, record 5, French, traitement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cuisson 1, record 5, French, cuisson
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé consistant à transformer une composition prépolymérique ou polymérique par polymérisation et/ou réticulation en un état plus stable en vue de son utilisation. 1, record 5, French, - traitement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- curado
1, record 5, Spanish, curado
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de transformar una composición prepolimérica o polimérica en una condición más estable y utilizable, mediante polimerización y/o reticulación. 1, record 5, Spanish, - curado
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De un polímero y un adhesivo, [...] para adhesivos esta expresión se encuentra en el desarrollo de sus propiedades. 1, record 5, Spanish, - curado
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-10-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Medical Imaging
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- reticulation 1, record 6, English, reticulation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Imagerie médicale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réticulation
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9ticulation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plissement de la gélatine provoqué par le brusque passage du film dans deux solutions de températures très différentes. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9ticulation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
- Radiación (Medicina)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- reticulación
1, record 6, Spanish, reticulaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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