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AMIANTO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-09-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Thermal Insulation
- Technical Textiles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- asbestos fibre
1, record 1, English, asbestos%20fibre
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- asbestos fiber 2, record 1, English, asbestos%20fiber
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] fibre obtained by the separation into fine filaments of naturally occurring mineral silicates, which possess a crystalline structure. 3, record 1, English, - asbestos%20fibre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Asbestos fibres are not generally recommended for use in the manufacture of thermal-insulating products because of their known health hazards. 3, record 1, English, - asbestos%20fibre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
asbestos fibre: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - asbestos%20fibre
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Isolation thermique
- Textiles techniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fibre d'amiante
1, record 1, French, fibre%20d%27amiante
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre obtenue par la séparation en fins filaments de silicates minéraux naturels à structure cristalline. 2, record 1, French, - fibre%20d%27amiante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'utilisation des fibres d'amiante n'est généralement pas recommandée dans la fabrication de produits isolants thermiques à cause des risques connus pour la santé. 2, record 1, French, - fibre%20d%27amiante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fibre d'amiante : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - fibre%20d%27amiante
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Aislamiento térmico
- Textiles técnicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- amianto
1, record 1, Spanish, amianto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- asbesto 2, record 1, Spanish, asbesto
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mineral fibroso compuesto sobre todo de silicato magnésico. Nocivo por inhalación. 3, record 1, Spanish, - amianto
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-05-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Asbestos Mining
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- asbestos
1, record 2, English, asbestos
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- earth flax 2, record 2, English, earth%20flax
obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any asbestiform mineral of the serpentine group (chrysotile, best adapted for spinning and the principal variety in commerce) or amphibole group (especially actinolite, anthophyllite, gedrite, commingtonite, grunerite, and tremolite). 3, record 2, English, - asbestos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Asbestos" is the general term applied to fibrous silicate minerals which are commercially valuable because they are resistant to heat and chemical attack and exhibit high tensile strength. 4, record 2, English, - asbestos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
earth flax: An early name for asbestos. 5, record 2, English, - asbestos
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Not to be confused with "amianthus" and "mountain cork" (q.v.). 6, record 2, English, - asbestos
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Mines d'amiante
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- amiante
1, record 2, French, amiante
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- asbeste 2, record 2, French, asbeste
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral de texture fibreuse [désignant] l'amiante de serpentine (voir chrysotile) [et] l'amiante d'amphibole (voir asbeste). 3, record 2, French, - amiante
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue, sous le nom d'asbeste ou d'amiante, des minéraux fibreux de nature minéralogique diverse, peu conducteurs de la chaleur et susceptibles, dans certains cas, d'être tissés. 4, record 2, French, - amiante
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme amiante s'applique plus spécialement aux fibres blanches et brillantes, alors que les fibres légèrement teintées, verdâtres ou grisâtres, par suite de la présence d'impuretés (alumine ou oxyde de fer), sont désignées sous le nom d'asbeste. 5, record 2, French, - amiante
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'amiante [...] se divise en deux groupes distincts qui, malgré des propriétés similaires [...] diffèrent des points de vue morphologique et chimique. Les principaux groupes de minerai qui constituent l'amiante sont la serpentine (amiante) et l'amphibole (asbeste). 6, record 2, French, - amiante
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les termes amiante et asbeste entretiennent [...] une relation de générique à spécifique. Le terme amiante est utilisé par les spécialistes comme générique pour désigner deux groupes de minéraux fibreux : le chrysotile [minerai de serpentine] et les amphiboles, lesquelles comprennent [les] cinq variétés [suivantes : anthophyllite, amosite, crocidolite (amiante bleu), actinolite et trémolite]. De façon spécifique, on utilise le terme «amiante», «amiante chrysotile», ou encore «amiante blanc», lorsqu'on veut préciser qu'il s'agit de chrysotile [cette famille minéralogique représente la majeure partie de l'amiante industriel]; si l'on veut préciser qu'il s'agit de l'une des cinq variétés d'amphiboles, on utilise alors le terme «asbeste», ou encore «amiante amphibolique», le terme «amiante bleu» étant réservé à la seule variété de crocidolite. 6, record 2, French, - amiante
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Minas de amianto
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- amianto
1, record 2, Spanish, amianto
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de minerales fibrosos compuestos por silicatos, resistentes al fuego y a los ácidos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - amianto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-11-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Asbestos Mining
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- amianthus
1, record 3, English, amianthus
correct, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fine, silky variety of asbestos, such as chrysotile. 2, record 3, English, - amianthus
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Mines d'amiante
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- amiante
1, record 3, French, amiante
correct, see observation, masculine noun, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «amiante» est en fait un générique, mais il n'en existe pas d'autres en français. 2, record 3, French, - amiante
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Minas de amianto
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- amianto
1, record 3, Spanish, amianto
correct, masculine noun, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Silicato hidratado de calcio y magnesio caracterizado por su contextura fibrosa y flexible. 1, record 3, Spanish, - amianto
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El amianto constituye una de las rarísimas fibras textiles de origen mineral. 1, record 3, Spanish, - amianto
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