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ASBESTO [1 record]
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
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