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VAPORIZADOR [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
- Tobacco Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vaping
1, record 1, English, vaping
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ... practice of inhaling and exhaling the vapour produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device. 1, record 1, English, - vaping
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
- Industrie du tabac
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vapotage
1, record 1, French, vapotage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait d'aspirer [et d'exhaler] la vapeur produite par une cigarette électronique. 2, record 1, French, - vapotage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
- Industria tabacalera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- vapeo
1, record 1, Spanish, vapeo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[La práctica] de inhalar y exhalar el vapor que se genera mediante el dispositivo de un cigarrillo electrónico o un vaporizador personal. 2, record 1, Spanish, - vapeo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vapeo: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que tal y como se muestra en el diccionario de Oxford, la traducción del término inglés empleado para referirse a la acción de usar un cigarrillo electrónico es "vapear", cuyo sustantivo correspondiente es "vapeo". 3, record 1, Spanish, - vapeo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-08-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Household Appliances
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- espresso-coffee maker
1, record 2, English, espresso%2Dcoffee%20maker
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- espresso maker 1, record 2, English, espresso%20maker
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... espresso-coffee makers produce espresso by applying pressure to hot water. The accumulating steam forces the hot water through very finely ground, tightly packed coffee to produce a stronger brew ... 1, record 2, English, - espresso%2Dcoffee%20maker
Record 2, Key term(s)
- espresso coffeemaker
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Petits appareils ménagers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machine à café expresso
1, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20caf%C3%A9%20expresso
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cafetière à expresso 1, record 2, French, cafeti%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20expresso
correct, feminine noun
- cafetière à café expresso 1, record 2, French, cafeti%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20caf%C3%A9%20expresso
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... les cafetières à expresso fonctionnent toutes de la même façon : par l'application de pression à de l'eau chaude. La vapeur qui s'accumule pousse l'eau à travers une mouture très fine et bien tassée. 1, record 2, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20caf%C3%A9%20expresso
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos domésticos pequeños
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cafetera espreso
1, record 2, Spanish, cafetera%20espreso
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cafetera de café espresso 2, record 2, Spanish, cafetera%20de%20caf%C3%A9%20espresso
correct, feminine noun
- cafetera expreso 3, record 2, Spanish, cafetera%20expreso
correct, feminine noun
- cafetera de café expreso 3, record 2, Spanish, cafetera%20de%20caf%C3%A9%20expreso
correct, feminine noun
- máquina de café expreso 4, record 2, Spanish, m%C3%A1quina%20de%20caf%C3%A9%20expreso
correct, feminine noun
- cafetera de café expresso 5, record 2, Spanish, cafetera%20de%20caf%C3%A9%20expresso
correct, feminine noun
- máquina de café espresso 5, record 2, Spanish, m%C3%A1quina%20de%20caf%C3%A9%20espresso
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Un elemento necesario para la obtención de café expreso es la] cafetera expreso, cuyo componente más característico es la bomba de presión. A diferencia de las cafeteras de goteo, donde el agua cae por gravedad, este tipo de máquinas expulsan el agua a gran presión. Estas cafeteras suelen llevar un vaporizador que extrae vapor de agua muy caliente que permitirá calentar la leche obteniendo una espuma densa que proporciona un sabor especial para este tipo de café. [...] Una buena cafetera de café expreso es la herramienta fundamental para que el agua atraviese el café con la presión, temperatura y uniformidad necesaria. 3, record 2, Spanish, - cafetera%20espreso
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La palabra "espresso" (del italiano) se puede escribir con las siguientes variantes; espreso, expresso, expreso. 5, record 2, Spanish, - cafetera%20espreso
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Routes of Administration (Pharmacology)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nebulizer
1, record 3, English, nebulizer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- atomizer 2, record 3, English, atomizer
correct
- vaporizer 3, record 3, English, vaporizer
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device or machine for converting a liquid into a fine spray, especially for medical use. 4, record 3, English, - nebulizer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A medicinal nonventilatory nebulizer (atomizer) is a device that is intended to spray liquid medication in aerosol form into the air that a patient will breathe. ... [Nebulizers are] devices designed to provide aerosolized medication and/or humidification to the patient airways. ... These devices produce both vapor and finely dispersed water droplets in the liquid phase (aerosol mist); they are typically used with a mask or tent or in a breathing circuit. Most nebulizers are either pneumatic (driven by compressed air) or ultrasonic. Most nebulizers include a heating element to provide a warm, humid aerosol. [Nebulizers can be] heated, nonheated or ultrasonic. 5, record 3, English, - nebulizer
Record 3, Key term(s)
- nebuliser
- atomiser
- vaporiser
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Voies d'administration (Pharmacologie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nébuliseur
1, record 3, French, n%C3%A9buliseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- atomiseur 2, record 3, French, atomiseur
correct, masculine noun
- vaporisateur 3, record 3, French, vaporisateur
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant de générer un nuage d'aérosol à partir d'une solution ou d'une suspension, en vue de son administration dans les voies aériennes. 4, record 3, French, - n%C3%A9buliseur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] nébuliseurs pneumatiques […] sont les premiers nébuliseurs à être apparus sur le marché. Ils sont composés de trois parties distinctes : la source de pression qui peut-être un compresseur ou un gaz (oxygène ou air comprimé); le nébuliseur (réservoir, cuve, chambre de nébulisation) dans lequel on introduit la solution à nébuliser; l'embout buccal ou le masque relié au nébuliseur. 5, record 3, French, - n%C3%A9buliseur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
- Vías de administración (Farmacología)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- vaporizador
1, record 3, Spanish, vaporizador
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- nebulizador 2, record 3, Spanish, nebulizador
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-11-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Heat Exchangers
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- vaporizer
1, record 4, English, vaporizer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process vessel in which a liquid is heated until it vaporizes; heat can be indirect (steam or heat transfer fluid) or direct (hot gases or submerged combustion). 1, record 4, English, - vaporizer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Échangeurs de chaleur
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vaporisateur
1, record 4, French, vaporisateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Influence du nombre d'échangeurs. [...] C'est ainsi que, dans une centrale à vapeur classique, l'ensemble des échangeurs (économiseur, "vaporisateur", surchauffeur, resurchauffeur) peut être considéré comme un échangeur unique, car tous ces appareils sont traversés par la même masse de vapeur (en faisant abstraction des soutirages pouvant avoir lieu à l'amont du surchauffeur) décrivant un seul cycle thermique. 1, record 4, French, - vaporisateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Intercambiadores de calor
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- vaporizador
1, record 4, Spanish, vaporizador
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-11-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Small Household Appliances
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spray head
1, record 5, English, spray%20head
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Coffeemaker] complete with brew chamber, spray head and screws. 1, record 5, English, - spray%20head
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Petits appareils ménagers
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vaporisateur
1, record 5, French, vaporisateur
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos domésticos pequeños
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- vaporizador
1, record 5, Spanish, vaporizador
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recipiente a presión que produce vapor a partir de un líquido por aplicación de calor. 1, record 5, Spanish, - vaporizador
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-11-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- vaporizer
1, record 6, English, vaporizer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- vaporiser 2, record 6, English, vaporiser
correct, Great Britain
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used to convert liquids or solids, especially medicine, into a vapor. 3, record 6, English, - vaporizer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vaporisateur
1, record 6, French, vaporisateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil destiné à transformer un liquide en vapeur. 2, record 6, French, - vaporisateur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- vaporizador
1, record 6, Spanish, vaporizador
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-08-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Household Articles - Various
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- atomizer
1, record 7, English, atomizer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument for atomizing; esp: an instrument that atomizes a perfume or disinfectant 2, record 7, English, - atomizer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Articles ménagers divers
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- brumisateur
1, record 7, French, brumisateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de petite taille destiné à vaporiser un liquide. 1, record 7, French, - brumisateur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brumisateur à l'eau minérale d'Evian. 1, record 7, French, - brumisateur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mention sur un flacon. 1, record 7, French, - brumisateur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artículos domésticos varios
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- pulverizador
1, record 7, Spanish, pulverizador
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- vaporizador 1, record 7, Spanish, vaporizador
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-06-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- multistage flash evaporator
1, record 8, English, multistage%20flash%20evaporator
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- multiflash evaporator 2, record 8, English, multiflash%20evaporator
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[We will talk about] Three types of evaporators ...: a multiple-effect evaporator, a multistage flash evaporator, and a vapor-compression still. ... Multistage flash evaporation ... is accomplished at successively lower pressures and temperatures. The incoming water is warmed by the heat of condensation and only a small amount of heat energy is required to flash the preheated water in the reduced-pressure stage into steam ... 1, record 8, English, - multistage%20flash%20evaporator
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- évaporateur par détentes étagées
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9vaporateur%20par%20d%C3%A9tentes%20%C3%A9tag%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- bouilleur à vaporisation par détente 2, record 8, French, bouilleur%20%C3%A0%20vaporisation%20par%20d%C3%A9tente
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Évaporateur par détentes étagées. Cet appareil est une variante du multiple effet. Il [...] consiste à soumettre une circulation de solution réchauffée à des détentes successives sous des pressions décroissantes. La vapeur libérée dans les différents étages est utilisée au réchauffage de la solution. Un réchauffage par la vapeur vive apporte les calories nécessaires à l'évaporation. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9vaporateur%20par%20d%C3%A9tentes%20%C3%A9tag%C3%A9es
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
- Equipo y herramientas (Abastecimiento de agua)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- evaporador de vaporización de etapas múltiples
1, record 8, Spanish, evaporador%20de%20vaporizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20etapas%20m%C3%BAltiples
masculine noun, Latin America
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- evaporador vaporizador de etapas múltiples 1, record 8, Spanish, evaporador%20vaporizador%20de%20etapas%20m%C3%BAltiples
masculine noun, Latin America
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modelo de evaporador de etapas múltiples, normalmente empleado en el tratamiento de agua de mar. 2, record 8, Spanish, - evaporador%20de%20vaporizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20etapas%20m%C3%BAltiples
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Al aumentar la razón de la alimentación al vapor en la lámina de flujo [...] se llega a un punto en el que se necesita todo el vapor para precalentar el material de alimentación y no queda vapor disponible para los tubos del evaporador. Este caso limitador es el del evaporador de vaporización de etapas múltiples. 1, record 8, Spanish, - evaporador%20de%20vaporizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20etapas%20m%C3%BAltiples
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Puesto que se requiere una gama de evaporación de aproximadamente 110°F para producir una libra de vapor por cada 10 libras de agua de mar, el evaporador vaporizador de etapas múltiples requiere manejar un gran volumen de agua de mar en relación con el producto. 1, record 8, Spanish, - evaporador%20de%20vaporizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20etapas%20m%C3%BAltiples
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