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ALLUMETTE [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Urban Housing
- Residential Architecture
- Heritage
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- matchstick house
1, record 1, English, matchstick%20house
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Made of brick or wood (clapboard, vertical boards and rabbeted boards), matchstick houses can be found in every sector of the city [of Gatineau]. 2, record 1, English, - matchstick%20house
Record 1, Key term(s)
- match-stick house
- match stick house
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
- Architecture d'habitation
- Patrimoine
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maison allumette
1, record 1, French, maison%20allumette
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- maison papillon 2, record 1, French, maison%20papillon
correct, feminine noun
- maison en bois Papillon 2, record 1, French, maison%20en%20bois%20Papillon
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le quartier ouvrier érigé autour de l'usine E. B. Eddy, dans le secteur de Hull, demeure un témoin éloquent du passé industriel gatinois, notamment par le style architectural particulier de ses maisons allumettes, nommées ainsi en raison de leur façade étroite et pour rappeler la proximité de l'usine d’allumettes. De plus, souvent construites en bois vu l'abondance de ce matériau dans la région, ces modestes habitations ouvrières étaient hautement inflammables… comme l'allumette! 2, record 1, French, - maison%20allumette
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les gens qui ont construit et habité ces demeures les appelaient plutôt les «maisons en bois Papillon» en raison de Georges Papillon. Cet individu avait été embauché par E. B. Eddy pour donner ou vendre à bas prix du bois aux ouvriers afin qu’ils puissent reconstruire rapidement après le Grand feu. 2, record 1, French, - maison%20allumette
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Demolition (Military)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- match fusee
1, record 2, English, match%20fusee
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large-headed, slow burning match that burns at a high temperature, cannot be extinguished by the wind, and is used to light a safety fuse when no igniters are available. 3, record 2, English, - match%20fusee
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
match fusee: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel; designation officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 4, record 2, English, - match%20fusee
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Destruction (Militaire)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- allumette-tison
1, record 2, French, allumette%2Dtison
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Allumette à gros bout, qui brûle lentement, à une haute température, qui ne s’éteint pas au vent et qui sert à allumer une mèche de sûreté faute d’allumeur. 2, record 2, French, - allumette%2Dtison
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allumette-tison : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre, par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 3, record 2, French, - allumette%2Dtison
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spill
1, record 3, English, spill
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spill: an item in the "Temperature Control Equipment" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 3, English, - spill
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- longue allumette
1, record 3, French, longue%20allumette
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
longue allumette : objet de la classe «Équipement de régulation de la température» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 3, French, - longue%20allumette
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- match
1, record 4, English, match
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
match: an item in the "Temperature Control Equipment" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 4, English, - match
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- allumette
1, record 4, French, allumette
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allumette : objet de la classe «Équipement de régulation de la température» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 4, French, - allumette
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-01-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Domestic Duties
- Pollutants
- Air Pollution
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- air-freshener
1, record 5, English, air%2Dfreshener
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance or device for freshening the air of a room, vehicle, etc. 1, record 5, English, - air%2Dfreshener
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Travaux domestiques
- Agents de pollution
- Pollution de l'air
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aérosol désodorisant
1, record 5, French, a%C3%A9rosol%20d%C3%A9sodorisant
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 voiture d’un homme a explosé juste après qu'il a allumé une cigarette alors qu'il avait utilisé un aérosol désodorisant. [...] l'étincelle créée par le briquet ou l'allumette qu'il a utilisée a réagi avec la fumée dégagée par l'aérosol désodorisant. 2, record 5, French, - a%C3%A9rosol%20d%C3%A9sodorisant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tareas domésticas
- Agentes contaminantes
- Contaminación del aire
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- desodorante
1, record 5, Spanish, desodorante
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-11-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fuels and Types of Hearths
- Camping and Caravanning
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- jellied-cooking fuel
1, record 6, English, jellied%2Dcooking%20fuel
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- jellied fuel 1, record 6, English, jellied%20fuel
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jellied fuel is methyl alcohol in relatively inert form. For backpackers jellied fuel seems ideal; it doesn't spill, is light weight and compact, and ignites instantly when struck with a match. Unfortunately the heat output is very low and can only be controlled by covering the top. 1, record 6, English, - jellied%2Dcooking%20fuel
Record 6, Key term(s)
- jellied cooking fuel
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Combustibles et types de foyers
- Camping et caravaning
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- combustible en gelée
1, record 6, French, combustible%20en%20gel%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le combustible en gelée est de l'alcool méthylique sous une forme relativement inerte. Pour mettre dans un sac à dos, ce combustible semble idéal, en effet, il ne se renverse pas, il est léger et compact et s’enflamme immédiatement au contact d’une allumette. Mais, comme l'intensité de chaleur est très faible, il faut mettre un couvercle sur les récipients pour qu'elle ne s’échappe pas. 1, record 6, French, - combustible%20en%20gel%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-06-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Media
- Smoker's Articles
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- advertising match book 1, record 7, English, advertising%20match%20book
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
the use of match books as a medium of advertising has increased until 300,000 firms use match books. ... advertising match book fall into two general classifications. 1, record 7, English, - advertising%20match%20book
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Supports publicitaires
- Articles de fumeur
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pochette d'allumettes-réclame
1, record 7, French, pochette%20d%27allumettes%2Dr%C3%A9clame
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[on confectionne] des allumettes en pochettes plates [dont chaque partie forme une allumette à détacher du bloc avant allumage. 1, record 7, French, - pochette%20d%27allumettes%2Dr%C3%A9clame
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medios de publicidad
- Artículos para fumadores
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- librito de fósforos publicatario
1, record 7, Spanish, librito%20de%20f%C3%B3sforos%20publicatario
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-08-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Wood Products
- Camping and Caravanning
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wind-proof match
1, record 8, English, wind%2Dproof%20match
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- windproof match 2, record 8, English, windproof%20match
correct
- wind proof match 3, record 8, English, wind%20proof%20match
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Produits du bois
- Camping et caravaning
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- allumette à l'épreuve du vent
1, record 8, French, allumette%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9preuve%20du%20vent
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type d’allumette employée en camping, chasse et pêche et dans les opérations de survie en forêt, que l'on apprécie pour ses propriétés de résistance au vent. 2, record 8, French, - allumette%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9preuve%20du%20vent
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On trouvera aussi le terme «allumette à l'épreuve du vent» dans le catalogue automne-hiver 1982 de la compagnie montréalaise d’articles de chasse et pêche Le Baron, p. 123. 2, record 8, French, - allumette%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9preuve%20du%20vent
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Smoker's Articles
- Camping and Caravanning
- Fires and Explosions
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- striker pad
1, record 9, English, striker%20pad
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- striking pad 2, record 9, English, striking%20pad
proposal
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Firecraft ... Matches. Make sure these matches are waterproof. Also, store them in a waterproof container along with a dependable striker pad. 1, record 9, English, - striker%20pad
Record 9, Key term(s)
- match striker
- light striker
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Articles de fumeur
- Camping et caravaning
- Feux et explosions
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- grattoir
1, record 9, French, grattoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- frottoir 2, record 9, French, frottoir
correct, masculine noun
- frottoir à allumettes 1, record 9, French, frottoir%20%C3%A0%20allumettes
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enduit sur lequel on enflamme une allumette. 1, record 9, French, - grattoir
Record 9, Key term(s)
- frottoir à allumette
- grattoir à allumettes
- grattoir à allumette
- frotte-allumette
- gratte-allumette
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-10-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Tobacco Industry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- draw
1, record 10, English, draw
correct, noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The amount of air that a smoker pulls through a lit cigar. 2, record 10, English, - draw
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A loose draw (a cigar that burns fast, letting a lot of smoke pass through quickly because it is underfilled) will increase smoking temperature, destroying taste. A tight draw ... reduces the sensitivity of the taste buds; drawing less smoke means having less to taste. 3, record 10, English, - draw
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du tabac
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tirage
1, record 10, French, tirage
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une chose interdite, car troublant le tirage : ne jamais enfoncer une allumette dans un havane : ce faisant, vous écraseriez les feuilles placées au centre pour le tirage, créant un bouchon de nicotine qui amènerait une désagréable amertume. 1, record 10, French, - tirage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-04-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Wood Sawing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- match block
1, record 11, English, match%20block
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A block of clear timber, cut to match-length, from which match splints are manufactured. 1, record 11, English, - match%20block
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Sciage du bois
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- bloc pour tiges d'allumettes
1, record 11, French, bloc%20pour%20tiges%20d%27allumettes
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bloc de bois mou d’une longueur égale à celle d’une allumette à partir duquel on fabrique les bûchettes(tiges d’allumettes). 2, record 11, French, - bloc%20pour%20tiges%20d%27allumettes
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-04-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- ignition wire
1, record 12, English, ignition%20wire
proposal
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- filament d'allumage
1, record 12, French, filament%20d%27allumage
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vérifier que le filament d’allumage(filament d’ignition en tungstène, souvent fragile) n’ est pas coupé ou n’ est pas recouvert de silice lorsqu'on pratique l'analyse de dérivés silylés. Il est souvent possible d’allumer le détecteur à l'aide d’un briquet ou d’une allumette dont la flamme est présentée à la cheminée d’échappement du détecteur. 1, record 12, French, - filament%20d%27allumage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1989-05-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- rotation firing
1, record 13, English, rotation%20firing
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Setting off explosions so that each hole throws its burden toward the space made by the preceding explosions. 2, record 13, English, - rotation%20firing
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- tir à départs successifs
1, record 13, French, tir%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9parts%20successifs
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tir d’une volée à départs successifs avec mèches et détonateurs exige que toutes les mèches soient préalablement coupées aux mêmes longueurs. Les bouts de mèches à l'extrémité opposée aux détonateurs devraient être teintés d’une couleur distinctive pour éviter le risque d’accident par la double coupe de mèche.(...) On obtient l'allumage de toutes les mèches en allumant simplement le cordeau à son point de départ à l'aide d’une allumette ou d’un allumeur électrique(...) 1, record 13, French, - tir%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9parts%20successifs
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1989-03-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- electric starter 1, record 14, English, electric%20starter
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the preferred means of spitting fuse is with Thermalite Igniter Cord. This permits spitting of all fuse in a round by simply lighting the proper end of the igniter cord circuit with a match (or alternate source of heat) or through the use of an Electric Starter. 1, record 14, English, - electric%20starter
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- allumeur électrique
1, record 14, French, allumeur%20%C3%A9lectrique
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'allumage individuel des mèches d’une volée à départs successifs(...) au cordeau Thermalite est toujours préférable. Dans ce cas, on obtient l'allumage de toutes les mèches en allumant simplement le cordeau à son point de départ à l'aide d’une allumette ou d’un allumeur électrique Thermalite. 1, record 14, French, - allumeur%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1987-01-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- fire-building kit
1, record 15, English, fire%2Dbuilding%20kit
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Don't forget to take ... - a fire-building kit, containing water-proof matches, a metal match, butane lighter, fire-starter paste, and some tinder (such as waxed wood shavings); ... 1, record 15, English, - fire%2Dbuilding%20kit
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- nécessaire pour allumer le feu
1, record 15, French, n%C3%A9cessaire%20pour%20allumer%20le%20feu
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
N'oubliez pas d’emporter(...)-un nécessaire pour allumer le feu qui consiste en : des allumettes imperméables, une allumette de métal, un briquet à butane, de la pâte pour allumer le feu et des brindilles(par exemple, des copeaux de bois cirés) ;(...) 1, record 15, French, - n%C3%A9cessaire%20pour%20allumer%20le%20feu
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy and Religion
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- joss-stick 1, record 16, English, joss%2Dstick
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie et religion
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- allumette parfumée 1, record 16, French, allumette%20parfum%C3%A9e
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- bâton-oracle 1, record 16, French, b%C3%A2ton%2Doracle
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bâton-oracle; allumette parfumée(Clift. Grim.)(Hansard 1924, p. 1866.) 1, record 16, French, - allumette%20parfum%C3%A9e
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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