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FLOTADOR [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- float clamp
1, record 1, English, float%20clamp
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Float clamps ... permit ... removal and replacement of floats when repair work is carried out on the headrope. ... In order to reduce the weight, the float clamps are made of aluminium. 1, record 1, English, - float%20clamp
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- attache de flotte
1, record 1, French, attache%20de%20flotte
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Herramientas y equipo (Mecánica)
- Pesca comercial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sujeción de flotador
1, record 1, Spanish, sujeci%C3%B3n%20de%20flotador
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- surface float
1, record 2, English, surface%20float
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- flotteur de surface
1, record 2, French, flotteur%20de%20surface
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Flotteur gonflable ou rigide à faible résistance à la pression. 2, record 2, French, - flotteur%20de%20surface
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador de superficie
1, record 2, Spanish, flotador%20de%20superficie
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- trawl float
1, record 3, English, trawl%20float
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- trawling float 2, record 3, English, trawling%20float
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The trawling float is used on the sea bed to open the trawl net up towards the surface. ... These floats are categorised according to how deep under the water they can go and how much pressure they can withstand. 2, record 3, English, - trawl%20float
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- flotteur de chalut
1, record 3, French, flotteur%20de%20chalut
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] le flotteur de chalut […] est au fond et a pour mission d'ouvrir le chalut vers la surface. [Les] flotteurs de chalut sont classés selon leur capacité à descendre plus ou moins profondément dans les fonds marins et […] à subir des pressions plus ou moins importantes, sans s'écraser. 2, record 3, French, - flotteur%20de%20chalut
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador de red de arrastre
1, record 3, Spanish, flotador%20de%20red%20de%20arrastre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- plastic float
1, record 4, English, plastic%20float
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- flotteur de plastique
1, record 4, French, flotteur%20de%20plastique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador de plástico
1, record 4, Spanish, flotador%20de%20pl%C3%A1stico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spherical float
1, record 5, English, spherical%20float
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A fishing float in the shape of a ball. 2, record 5, English, - spherical%20float
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- flotteur sphérique
1, record 5, French, flotteur%20sph%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La flottabilité des flotteurs sphériques […] dépend de la densité du matériau (verre, plastique ou aluminium), du volume et de la conception du flotteur […] 1, record 5, French, - flotteur%20sph%C3%A9rique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Flotteur de pêche ayant la forme d'une boule. 2, record 5, French, - flotteur%20sph%C3%A9rique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador esférico
1, record 5, Spanish, flotador%20esf%C3%A9rico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- inflatable float
1, record 6, English, inflatable%20float
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- flotteur gonflable
1, record 6, French, flotteur%20gonflable
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flotteur gonflable. Flotteur souple, gonflé d'air sous pression, servant principalement pour soutenir ou repérer un engin [de pêche] à la surface. 2, record 6, French, - flotteur%20gonflable
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador inflable
1, record 6, Spanish, flotador%20inflable
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2019-10-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- float
1, record 7, English, float
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A buoyant unit used to give lift or to mark the position of a net, or both. 2, record 7, English, - float
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The type of float used depends on the depth at which the net is to be fished and the local availability of materials. For surface use, wood, cork, foam plastic, sealed plastic or glass bottles are common. For bottom nets, spherical glass, hard plastic or even metal floats are needed in order to withstand the high water pressures involved. 3, record 7, English, - float
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- flotteur
1, record 7, French, flotteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément flottant utilisé pour donner une portance au filet ou pour en indiquer la position, ou les deux à la fois. 2, record 7, French, - flotteur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les flotteurs sont fabriqués en polyvinyle chloré (PVC) pleins ou creux et [sont] de formes diverses : sphérique, ovoïde, cylindrique, lenticulaire […] 3, record 7, French, - flotteur
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue deux types de flotteurs : les flotteurs de surface, gonflables ou rigides à faible résistance à la pression, et les flotteurs de profondeur (par ex. boules à chalut), obligatoirement rigides et à bonne résistance à la pression. 4, record 7, French, - flotteur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador
1, record 7, Spanish, flotador
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- boya 1, record 7, Spanish, boya
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2019-02-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- trawl ball
1, record 8, English, trawl%20ball
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- ball 2, record 8, English, ball
correct, noun
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In bag nets or trawls, the upper edge of the mouth or opening to the bag is supported by a head rope, usually ... floated by corks or balls of glass or metal. 3, record 8, English, - trawl%20ball
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- boule de chalut
1, record 8, French, boule%20de%20chalut
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- boule 2, record 8, French, boule
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] l'ouverture verticale du chalut et particulièrement la forme en arc de cercle de la corde de dos est assurée par […] l'apposition d'une série de […] boules […]. La flottabilité […] dépend de la densité du matériau (verre, plastique ou aluminium), du volume et de la conception du flotteur qui peut comporter un trou central ou des oreilles pour le fixer à la ralingue. 3, record 8, French, - boule%20de%20chalut
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- bolo flotador
1, record 8, Spanish, bolo%20flotador
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-11-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- float switch
1, record 9, English, float%20switch
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- float contact 2, record 9, English, float%20contact
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A switch in a circuit that is opened or closed by the action of a float and that maintains the level of liquid in a vessel in a predetermined range. 3, record 9, English, - float%20switch
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Traitement des eaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- interrupteur à flotteur
1, record 9, French, interrupteur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- interrupteur à commande par flotteur 2, record 9, French, interrupteur%20%C3%A0%20commande%20par%20flotteur
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Automate muni d'un flotteur dont les manœuvres de contact se produisent lorsque le liquide a un niveau déterminé. 3, record 9, French, - interrupteur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deux interrupteurs à flotteur définissent deux niveaux de fonctionnement. 4, record 9, French, - interrupteur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Circuitos eléctricos e interruptores automáticos
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- interruptor de flotador
1, record 9, Spanish, interruptor%20de%20flotador
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] en los interruptores de flotador, la bajada del nivel de agua hace que un flotador establezca contacto entre los bornes del circuito que alimenta una bomba, mientras que, al llenarse el depósito, el mismo flotador interrumpe el paso de la corriente eléctrica y para la bomba. 1, record 9, Spanish, - interruptor%20de%20flotador
Record 10 - internal organization data 2015-02-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Swimming
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- pull-buoy
1, record 10, English, pull%2Dbuoy
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- pull-buoy float 2, record 10, English, pull%2Dbuoy%20float
correct
- pull buoy 3, record 10, English, pull%20buoy
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Held between ankles, knees or thighs to give flotation and allow work of arms only. Each position will give a different body position and amount of "drag". Pull-buoys are small, medium and large (size used depends on the size of the swimmer.) 4, record 10, English, - pull%2Dbuoy
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Natation
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bouée de traction
1, record 10, French, bou%C3%A9e%20de%20traction
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- bouée de jambe 2, record 10, French, bou%C3%A9e%20de%20jambe
feminine noun
- flotteur 3, record 10, French, flotteur
avoid, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elles sont placées entre les chevilles, les genoux ou les cuisses pour assurer une flottaison qui autorise le travail des bras seuls. La variation de leur emplacement donne une force de résistance différente. Elles sont de moyennes, petites ou grandes dimensions, selon la taille du nageur. 1, record 10, French, - bou%C3%A9e%20de%20traction
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Natación
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador para las piernas
1, record 10, Spanish, flotador%20para%20las%20piernas
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-09-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- float valve
1, record 11, English, float%20valve
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- float-controlled valve 2, record 11, English, float%2Dcontrolled%20valve
correct
- ball cock 3, record 11, English, ball%20cock
correct, officially approved
- ballcock 4, record 11, English, ballcock
correct
- ballcock float valve 5, record 11, English, ballcock%20float%20valve
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for regulating the level of fluid in a tank, consisting essentially of a valve connected with a hollow floating ball, which by rising or falling shuts or opens the valve. 6, record 11, English, - float%20valve
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
float valve; ball cock: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 7, record 11, English, - float%20valve
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- robinet à flotteur
1, record 11, French, robinet%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Robinet de types divers, asservi par le moyen d'un flotteur, aux variations de niveau d'un liquide. 2, record 11, French, - robinet%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Régulateur du débit d'une conduite déversant dans un réservoir ou un ouvrage à surface libre, de manière à en maintenir constant le niveau sans perte d'eau par le trop-plein. 3, record 11, French, - robinet%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
robinet à flotteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 11, French, - robinet%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grifos y accesorios de fontanería
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- válvula de flotador
1, record 11, Spanish, v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20flotador
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] son automáticas las válvulas de flotador, accionadas por éste al subir el nivel del líquido en el depósito, que cierran la cañería hasta que vuelva a bajar el nivel. 1, record 11, Spanish, - v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20flotador
Record 12 - internal organization data 2011-06-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- float valve
1, record 12, English, float%20valve
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Regulating valve controlled by liquid level. 1, record 12, English, - float%20valve
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Machines frigorifiques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- régleur à flotteur
1, record 12, French, r%C3%A9gleur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- robinet à flotteur 1, record 12, French, robinet%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sorte d'appareil régleur commandé par les variations du niveau de liquide enregistré par un flotteur. 2, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9gleur%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Obturadores y boquillas (Componentes mecánicos)
- Máquinas frigoríficas
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- válvula de flotador
1, record 12, Spanish, v%C3%A1lvula%20de%20flotador
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2005-10-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- float barograph
1, record 13, English, float%20barograph
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Recording siphon barometer in which the movement of a float resting on the lower mercury surface is magnified and transmitted to a recording pen. 2, record 13, English, - float%20barograph
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- barographe à flotteur
1, record 13, French, barographe%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Baromètre à siphon enregistreur dans lequel le mouvement d'un flotteur reposant sur la surface inférieure du mercure est amplifié et transmis à une plume d'enregistrement. 2, record 13, French, - barographe%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- barógrafo de flotador
1, record 13, Spanish, bar%C3%B3grafo%20de%20flotador
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barómetro de sifón registrador en el que el movimiento de un flotador que reposa sobre la superficie inferior del mercurio es amplificado y transmitido a la plumilla del registrador. 1, record 13, Spanish, - bar%C3%B3grafo%20de%20flotador
Record 14 - internal organization data 2005-03-07
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Coal Preparation
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- float
1, record 14, English, float
correct, noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of an automatic refuse extractor which is suspended in a washbox to indicate variations in the layer of heavy material on the screenplate. 1, record 14, English, - float
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Préparation des charbons
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- flotteur
1, record 14, French, flotteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un déschisteur automatique suspendue dans un bac de lavage, destinée à indiquer les variations dans la couche de matière lourde située sur la table de lavage. 1, record 14, French, - flotteur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
- Preparación de los productos mineros
- Preparación del carbón
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador
1, record 14, Spanish, flotador
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2001-07-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Hydroplanes and Hydrofoils
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- buoyancy tank
1, record 15, English, buoyancy%20tank
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Hydroglisseurs et hydroptères
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- réservoir de flottaison
1, record 15, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20flottaison
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidroplanos e hidrodeslizadores
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador
1, record 15, Spanish, flotador
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
- arcón 1, record 15, Spanish, arc%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2001-03-01
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Water Polo
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- floater
1, record 16, English, floater
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Water-polo
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- flotteur
1, record 16, French, flotteur
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Polo acuático
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador del arco
1, record 16, Spanish, flotador%20del%20arco
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1996-02-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- float
1, record 17, English, float
correct, noun, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any natural or artificial body which is supported by buoyancy (Archimedian) forces. 2, record 17, English, - float
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
sensor: The part of a measuring instrument by means of which it receives data relating to the quantity to be measured. ... Examples ... bourdon tube of a pressure gauge, float of a level measuring apparatus. 3, record 17, English, - float
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
float: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 17, English, - float
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- flotteur
1, record 17, French, flotteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout corps naturel ou artificiel maintenu à la surface par les forces de poussée hydrostatique. 2, record 17, French, - flotteur
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
capteur : élément d'un appareil mesureur servant à la prise d'informations relative à la grandeur à mesurer. [...] Exemples : [...] tube Bourdon d'un manomètre, flotteur d'un appareil mesureur de niveau. 3, record 17, French, - flotteur
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 17, French, - flotteur
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador
1, record 17, Spanish, flotador
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquier cuerpo, natural o artificial, arrastrado por el agua y parcial o totalmente sumergido en ella, cuyo movimiento vertical indica cambios del nivel de agua y cuyo movimiento horizontal indica velocidad del agua en la superficie o a diversas profundidades. 1, record 17, Spanish, - flotador
Record 18 - internal organization data 1996-02-19
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- float gauge
1, record 18, English, float%20gauge
correct, generic, standardized
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- float gage 1, record 18, English, float%20gage
correct, generic, standardized
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gauge consisting essentially of a float which rides on the liquid surface and rises or falls with it, its movement being transmitted to a recording or indicating device. 1, record 18, English, - float%20gauge
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 18, English, - float%20gauge
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- limnimètre à flotteur
1, record 18, French, limnim%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
correct, see observation, masculine noun, specific, standardized
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limnimètre dont l'élément essentiel est un flotteur qui suit les variations du niveau de la surface du liquide, ce mouvement étant transmis à un dispositif de lecture. 2, record 18, French, - limnim%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En français, le limnimètre ne peut servir qu'à la lecture du niveau. S'il y a enregistrement, il s'agit d'un limnigraphe. 2, record 18, French, - limnim%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 18, French, - limnim%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20flotteur
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- medidor de flotador
1, record 18, Spanish, medidor%20de%20flotador
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
- limnímetro 1, record 18, Spanish, limn%C3%ADmetro
masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Medidor que consiste en un flotador sobre la superficie del agua que se eleva y desciende con ella, y cuyo movimiento se transmite a un dispositivo indicativo o de registro (en este último caso el dispositivo se denomina limnígrafo). 1, record 18, Spanish, - medidor%20de%20flotador
Record 19 - internal organization data 1996-01-29
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Measuring Instruments
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- double float
1, record 19, English, double%20float
correct, standardized
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A body of slightly negative buoyancy which moves with the stream at a known depth and whose position is indicated by a small surface float from which it is suspended. 2, record 19, English, - double%20float
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by ISO. 3, record 19, English, - double%20float
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- flotteur double
1, record 19, French, flotteur%20double
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps dont la flottabilité est légèrement négative, qui se déplace avec le cours d'eau à une profondeur connue et dont la position est indiquée par un petit flotteur de surface auquel il est suspendu. 2, record 19, French, - flotteur%20double
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 19, French, - flotteur%20double
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Instrumentos de medida
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador doble
1, record 19, Spanish, flotador%20doble
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cuerpo de flotabilidad ligeramente negativa sumergido a profundidad conocida en un curso de agua con el cual se desplaza y cuya posición está indicada por una pequeña boya de la que está suspendido. 1, record 19, Spanish, - flotador%20doble
Record 20 - internal organization data 1994-02-01
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- smoke float
1, record 20, English, smoke%20float
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- bouée fumigène
1, record 20, French, bou%C3%A9e%20fumig%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador fumígeno
1, record 20, Spanish, flotador%20fum%C3%ADgeno
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1991-04-25
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- lamp float 1, record 21, English, lamp%20float
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- bombille
1, record 21, French, bombille
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flotteur muni d'une lampe qui s'allume lors de la mise à l'eau pour localiser de nuit un banc de poissons. 1, record 21, French, - bombille
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De l'espagnol, bombilla. 1, record 21, French, - bombille
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
Record 21, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador con bombilla
1, record 21, Spanish, flotador%20con%20bombilla
masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 21, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1991-04-05
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- drifting logship 1, record 22, English, drifting%20logship
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- drift float 1, record 22, English, drift%20float
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- flotteur dérivant
1, record 22, French, flotteur%20d%C3%A9rivant
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument flottant qu'on laisse dériver librement et dont on détermine la position à intervalles réguliers pour mesurer des déplacements en surface: marée, courant... 1, record 22, French, - flotteur%20d%C3%A9rivant
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 22, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador de deriva
1, record 22, Spanish, flotador%20de%20deriva
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 22, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1991-04-05
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- Swallow float 1, record 23, English, Swallow%20float
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- flotteur de Swallow
1, record 23, French, flotteur%20de%20Swallow
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil de mesure qui évolue à une immersion donnée et dont on suit la dérive pour déterminer le mouvement des masses d'eau. 1, record 23, French, - flotteur%20de%20Swallow
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 23, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador de Swallow
1, record 23, Spanish, flotador%20de%20Swallow
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 23, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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