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ATOMIZACION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Chemistry
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- atomization
1, record 1, English, atomization
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- atomizing 2, record 1, English, atomizing
noun
- spraying 3, record 1, English, spraying
noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mechanical subdivision of a bulk liquid or meltable solid, such as certain metals, to produce drops, which vary in diameter depending on the process from under 10 to over 1000 micrometers. 1, record 1, English, - atomization
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Does the process generates mists? Does it involve spraying or atomizing a liquid, such as in spray painting or spraying of oil mists for cooling or lubrication? 2, record 1, English, - atomization
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Chimie
- Techniques industrielles
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- atomisation
1, record 1, French, atomisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Subdivision d'une substance liquide ou solide fondant bas pour produire des gouttes dont le diamètre va de 10 à 1 000 µm. 1, record 1, French, - atomisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Química
- Procesos y técnicas industriales
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- atomización
1, record 1, Spanish, atomizaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-12-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Powder Metallurgy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- atomization
1, record 2, English, atomization
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The disintegration of a molten metal into particles by a rapidly moving gas or liquid stream or by other means. 1, record 2, English, - atomization
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie des poudres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- atomisation
1, record 2, French, atomisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode d'obtention de poudres métalliques consistant à pulvériser une coulée de métal ou d'alliage fondu à l'aide d'un jet de gaz ou de liquide sous pression. 1, record 2, French, - atomisation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metalurgia del polvo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- atomización
1, record 2, Spanish, atomizaci%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 CONT
La atomización de un metal se efectúa dejándolo caer fundido, en forma de hilillo, sobre un chorro de agua, vapor u otro gas apropiado, con lo cual se obtiene la solidificación brusca de las partículas metálicas. Así se fabrican industrialmente muchos polvos metálicos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - atomizaci%C3%B3n
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