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EAU INTERIEURE [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Safety (Water Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- double-hulled ship
1, record 1, English, double%2Dhulled%20ship
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- double hull ship 2, record 1, English, double%20hull%20ship
correct, noun
- double-hulled vessel 3, record 1, English, double%2Dhulled%20vessel
correct, noun
- double hull vessel 4, record 1, English, double%20hull%20vessel
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ship with two watertight hull layers, separated by a space, where the outer layer forms the normal hull and the inner layer forms a redundant barrier in case one of the hulls is damaged and leaks. 5, record 1, English, - double%2Dhulled%20ship
Record 1, Key term(s)
- double hulled ship
- double-hull ship
- double hulled vessel
- double-hull vessel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- navire à double coque
1, record 1, French, navire%20%C3%A0%20double%20coque
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un navire à double coque est un navire dont le fond et les côtés comportent 2 couches complètes de coque étanche. La couche extérieure forme la coque normale, et la coque intérieure(qui se trouve à une certaine distance de la coque extérieure) forme une barrière redondante qui empêche l'eau de mer de s’infiltrer si la coque extérieure subit des avaries. 2, record 1, French, - navire%20%C3%A0%20double%20coque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Law of the Sea
- Transportation Insurance
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- marine insurance
1, record 2, English, marine%20insurance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- maritime insurance 2, record 2, English, maritime%20insurance
correct
- ocean marine insurance 3, record 2, English, ocean%20marine%20insurance
correct, United States
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insurance against liability arising out of bodily injury to, or the death of, a person, or the loss of, or damage to, property, occurring during a voyage or marine adventure at sea or on an inland waterway or during delay incident thereto or during transit, otherwise than by water, incident to such a voyage or marine adventure [Insurance Companies Act]. 4, record 2, English, - marine%20insurance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la mer
- Assurance transport
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- assurance maritime
1, record 2, French, assurance%20maritime
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- assurance maritime et fluviale 2, record 2, French, assurance%20maritime%20et%20fluviale
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assurance de responsabilité pour dommages corporels ou matériels survenant au cours d’un voyage ou d’une expédition maritime en mer ou sur une voie d’eau intérieure ou à l'occasion d’un retard qui leur est inhérent ou au cours d’un transport qui lui est connexe. [Loi sur les sociétés d’assurance]. 2, record 2, French, - assurance%20maritime
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho del mar
- Seguro de transporte
- Comercio exterior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- seguro marítimo
1, record 2, Spanish, seguro%20mar%C3%ADtimo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Seguro que protege contra pérdida a cualquiera que tenga interés en bienes exportados o importados. Generalmente éste es tomado por el vendedor, pero a veces el comprador puede resultar beneficiado en el caso en que el vendedor arregle el seguro a favor de él. El comprador corre el riesgo en un embarque vendido ex-almacén del comprador. 2, record 2, Spanish, - seguro%20mar%C3%ADtimo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-06-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physics
- Mechanical Components
- Pipes and Fittings
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- maximum allowable pressure
1, record 3, English, maximum%20allowable%20pressure
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- maximum permissible pressure 2, record 3, English, maximum%20permissible%20pressure
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For GRP pipes or fittings, the calculated maximum internal water pressure in bars which the pipe or fitting, as manufactured, will withstand, without failure, for 50 years at 23 °C. This pressure is determined by extrapolation of results of long-term pressure tests, taking into account a factor of safety for those nominal service conditions. 3, record 3, English, - maximum%20allowable%20pressure
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maximum allowable pressure: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 3, English, - maximum%20allowable%20pressure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique
- Composants mécaniques
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pression maximale admissible
1, record 3, French, pression%20maximale%20admissible
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pression maximale permise 2, record 3, French, pression%20maximale%20permise
feminine noun
- pression de service maximale 2, record 3, French, pression%20de%20service%20maximale
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pression intérieure maximale d’eau calculée, exprimée en bars, que le tube ou raccord PRV, tel que fabriqué, peut supporter sans rupture, pendant 50 ans à une température de 23 °C. Cette pression est déterminée par extrapolation d’essais de pression de longue durée et prend en compte un coefficient de sécurité pour des conditions nominales de service. 3, record 3, French, - pression%20maximale%20admissible
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pression maximale admissible : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 4, record 3, French, - pression%20maximale%20admissible
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-10-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Birds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- northwestern interior forest
1, record 4, English, northwestern%20interior%20forest
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Region 4 - Northwestern Interior Forest. The interplay of elevation, permafrost, surface water, fire, and aspect creates an extensive patchwork of ecological types. 1, record 4, English, - northwestern%20interior%20forest
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Region 4 (BCR 4) of the 12 bird conservation regions (BCR) wholly or partially within Canada. 2, record 4, English, - northwestern%20interior%20forest
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Oiseaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- forêt intérieure du nord-ouest
1, record 4, French, for%C3%AAt%20int%C3%A9rieure%20du%20nord%2Douest
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Région 4-Forêt intérieure du nord-ouest. L'interaction entre l'altitude, le pergélisol, les nombreux plans d’eau souvent temporaires, le feu et l'aspect créent une vaste mosaïque de types écologiques. 1, record 4, French, - for%C3%AAt%20int%C3%A9rieure%20du%20nord%2Douest
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Région 4 (RCO 4) des 12 régions de conservation des oiseaux (RCO) entièrement ou partiellement au Canada. 2, record 4, French, - for%C3%AAt%20int%C3%A9rieure%20du%20nord%2Douest
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-04-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Water Pollution
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ocean pollution
1, record 5, English, ocean%20pollution
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- marine pollution 2, record 5, English, marine%20pollution
correct
- marine water pollution 3, record 5, English, marine%20water%20pollution
- maritime pollution 4, record 5, English, maritime%20pollution
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ocean pollution: Either in natural form, from natural pollutants dropped into the ocean by the atmosphere, or poured into the ocean by the rivers emptying into [it]; or it can be polluted by man ... 5, record 5, English, - ocean%20pollution
Record 5, Key term(s)
- sea pollution
- oceanic pollution
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pollution marine
1, record 5, French, pollution%20marine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- pollution des océans 2, record 5, French, pollution%20des%20oc%C3%A9ans
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- pollution des mers 3, record 5, French, pollution%20des%20mers
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- pollution de la mer 4, record 5, French, pollution%20de%20la%20mer
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] introduction par l’homme dans le milieu marin de substances pouvant entraîner des effets délétères tels que dommages aux ressources biologiques, dangers pour la santé humaine, entraves aux activités maritimes, y compris les pêcheries, détérioration des qualités de l’eau de mer pour son utilisation et réduction des possibilités dans les domaines des loisirs. La pollution des mers a des origines terrestres, atmosphériques et maritimes. 4, record 5, French, - pollution%20marine
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue généralement la mer(étendue d’eau salée intérieure aux continents) de l'océan(étendue d’eau salée autour des continents et des îles). Cependant, dans de nombreuses expressions, cette distinction est inutile. 5, record 5, French, - pollution%20marine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación del agua
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- contaminación marina
1, record 5, Spanish, contaminaci%C3%B3n%20marina
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- contaminación del mar 2, record 5, Spanish, contaminaci%C3%B3n%20del%20mar
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alteración de las propiedades fisicoquímicas o biológicas marinas susceptibles de deteriorar el ecosistema debida al aporte de sustancias extrañas, calor o radiaciones. 3, record 5, Spanish, - contaminaci%C3%B3n%20marina
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-09-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Strength of Materials
- Deterioration of Metals
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- corrosive water
1, record 6, English, corrosive%20water
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- active water 2, record 6, English, active%20water
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Water having corrosive qualities. 3, record 6, English, - corrosive%20water
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hard scale (sulphate of calcium and silica) in boilers and tubercular corrosion caused by corrosive water in the pipes can only be removed by mechanical means by passing through the pipe a special rotary cutter driven by a flexible shaft. 4, record 6, English, - corrosive%20water
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This] water condition of low pH (acid condition) ... can corrode metal pipes, pool fixtures ... 5, record 6, English, - corrosive%20water
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
corrosive water: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 6, record 6, English, - corrosive%20water
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Résistance des matériaux
- Altération des métaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- eau corrosive
1, record 6, French, eau%20corrosive
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eau qui a la propriété d’attaquer les métaux. 2, record 6, French, - eau%20corrosive
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les eaux véhiculées dans les réseaux peuvent présenter des caractéristiques physico-chimiques très différentes [...] Nous pouvons considérer deux catégories selon la nature des canalisations [...]-les eaux corrosives pouvant attaquer le métal non revêtu [...] À l'intérieur de ces eaux corrosives, nous pouvons distinguer les eaux qui sont incrustantes ou agressives. Les eaux incrustantes sont des eaux très minéralisées qui laissent un dépôt de calcium et de carbonate provoquant l'entartrage des conduites. Les eaux agressives sont peu minéralisées; elles sont plus corrosives que les eaux incrustantes car elles ne favorisent pas la formation de dépôt protecteur. Une eau corrosive est caractérisée par la production de l'hydroxyde ferreux, puis ferrique. Cela entraîne la formation de nodules, voire de tubercules pouvant à terme diminuer la section. Ce phénomène se rencontre dans les anciennes conduites sans cimentation intérieure [...]-les eaux agressives envers les matériaux à base de ciment. Une eau agressive se définit comme ayant les propriétés d’attaquer les matériaux renfermant du calcium. Selon la minéralisation, le pH et la température de l'eau véhiculée, trois cas peuvent se présenter : une eau à l'équilibre calco-carbonique n’ entraîne à une température donnée, ni attaque, ni précipitation de carbonate de calcium; une eau incrustante(ou entartrante) a tendance à déposer des sels de calcium(carbonate) sur la paroi intérieure des canalisations; une eau agressive peut attaquer certains éléments constitutifs du mortier de ciment comportant du calcium(silicates ou silico-aluminates de calcium). 3, record 6, French, - eau%20corrosive
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
corrosif : Qualifie tout corps dont l’action chimique dégrade les matériaux : air corrosif, eau corrosive. 4, record 6, French, - eau%20corrosive
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «eau agressive». 5, record 6, French, - eau%20corrosive
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
eau corrosive : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 6, record 6, French, - eau%20corrosive
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-04-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Glass Manufacturing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- water fence 1, record 7, English, water%20fence
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du verre
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- guidon
1, record 7, French, guidon
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- refroidisseur d'étain 1, record 7, French, refroidisseur%20d%27%C3%A9tain
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tube courbé à circulation intérieure d’eau en forme de guidon de bicyclette plus ou moins plongé dans l'étain pour centrer la feuille ou refroidir l'étain. 1, record 7, French, - guidon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-04-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Modern Construction Methods
- Heating
- Solar Energy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- water thermal storage wall
1, record 8, English, water%20thermal%20storage%20wall
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The exterior face of a water thermal storage wall is usually painted black or a dark color for maximum solar absorption. 1, record 8, English, - water%20thermal%20storage%20wall
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Procédés de construction modernes
- Chauffage
- Énergie solaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mur d'eau capteur-accumulateur
1, record 8, French, mur%20d%27eau%20capteur%2Daccumulateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La distribution de la chaleur se fait ensuite à partir de la face intérieure du mur d’eau capteur-accumulateur, surtout par rayonnement [...] 1, record 8, French, - mur%20d%27eau%20capteur%2Daccumulateur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-02-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Plastic Materials
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- popcorning
1, record 9, English, popcorning
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The effect on a steam hose lining attributed to the eruption, during subsequent use, of condensate formed and entrapped in the lining during cooling. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 9, English, - popcorning
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
popcorning: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 9, English, - popcorning
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matières plastiques
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pop corning
1, record 9, French, pop%20corning
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- popcorning 2, record 9, French, popcorning
correct, masculine noun
- effet popcorn 3, record 9, French, effet%20popcorn
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lors de la réutilisation du tuyau, effet sur le tube intérieur d’un tuyau véhiculant de la vapeur imputé à l’éruption, produit par des condensats formés et enfermés dans ce tube lors de son refroidissement. [Définition normalisée par l’ISO.] 1, record 9, French, - pop%20corning
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La couche intérieure en EPDM [éthylène-propylène diène] de tuyaux en élastomère pour vapeur est sensible à la pénétration d’eau(gonflement d’eau de l'âme de tuyau). Après une nouvelle admission d’eau suite à une immobilisation et le refroidissement s’y rapportant, l'eau qui s’est infiltrée s’évapore spontanément. L'augmentation soudaine du volume entraîne inévitablement des détériorations de la texture dans la partie intérieure. Ce phénomène est appelé popcorning. 2, record 9, French, - pop%20corning
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pop corning : terme normalisé par l’ISO. 4, record 9, French, - pop%20corning
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-03-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- constant flow system 1, record 10, English, constant%20flow%20system
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A biofilm on the inner surface of a water supply pipe or plastic tubing carrying maple sap, for example, may cause a partial obstruction, thereby reducing the flow within the system. This can substantially reduce the efficiency of constant flow systems and cause increased corrosion in the case of some materials. 1, record 10, English, - constant%20flow%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système à débit constant
1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9bit%20constant
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] présence [d’un biofilm] sur la surface intérieure des tuyaux d’aqueduc ou encore des tubulures recueillant l'eau d’érable peut causer une obstruction partielle et ainsi réduire l'ensemble du débit du système. Voilà qui peut diminuer sensiblement l'efficacité des systèmes à débit constant, en plus d’augmenter la corrosion de certains matériaux. 1, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9bit%20constant
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2007-02-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Exhibitions (Arts and Culture)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Expo 86
1, record 11, English, Expo%2086
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
World exposition sanctioned by the International Bureau of Expositions, held in Vancouver 2 May - 30 Oct. 1986. The theme, Transportation and Communication, celebrated the centenaires of the founding of Vancouver and the arrival on the Pacific coast of the first passenger train. Fifty-four governments and industries from six continents participated and there were over 22 million individual visits to the site. The commissioner general was Patrick Reid. Located along Vancouver's inner-city waterway, the 70 hectare site featured over 80 pavilions and many indoor and outdoor performance venues, including the Xerox International Theatre, a 1500-seat outdoor amphitheatre; The Big House, a 400-seat theatre of longhouse design; The Barn, a 300-seat proscenium theatre; and the Street of the Expo site on which a street festival took place throughout the exposition's run. The Canadian Pavilion, separate from the main site accessible to visitors by a four--minute ride on Vancouver's new Advanced Light Rapid Transit system, housed five performance spaces including a 500-seat outdoor amphitheatre, the 380-seat Amiga Studio (the exhibition's only enclosed theatre), and the 350-seat Inner Stage. 1, record 11, English, - Expo%2086
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Expositions (Arts et Culture)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Expo 86
1, record 11, French, Expo%2086
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposition universelle sanctionnée par le Bureau des expositions internationales et tenue à Vancouver du 2 mai au 30 octobre 1986. Le thème, Transport et Communication, soulignait les centenaires de la fondation de Vancouver et de l'arrivée sur la côte du Pacifique du premier train de voyageurs. Cinquante-quatre gouvernements et industries de six continents y ont participé et plus de 22 millions de visiteurs ont été accueillis sur le site. Le commissaire général était Patrick Reid. Construit le long de la voie d’eau au centre-ville de Vancouver, le site de 70 hectares logeait plus de 80 pavillons et plusieurs lieux couverts et en plein air pour accueillir des spectacles, dont le Xerox International Theatre, un amphithéâtre de 1 500 places en plein air; The Big House, un théâtre de 400 places sur le modèle d’une «longhouse» amérindienne; The Barn, un théâtre de 300 places avec proscenium; et la rue du site de l'Expo où un festival prenait place pendant toute la durée de l'exposition. Le pavillon canadien, séparé du site principal mais accessible aux visiteurs en quatre minutes à bord du nouveau système de transit rapide et léger de Vancouver, abritait cinq lieux d’attractions dont un amphithéâtre à ciel ouvert de 500 places, l'Amiga Studio de 380 places(le seul théâtre fermé de l'exposition), et la Scène intérieure de 350 places. 1, record 11, French, - Expo%2086
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-05-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Ecosystems
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- treed edge
1, record 12, English, treed%20edge
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The line where tree growth is sufficiently continuous so as to constitute a different ecosystem from the non-forest ecosystems that may border a water body. 2, record 12, English, - treed%20edge
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where the forest extends to the edge of a water body, the treed edge is usually along the normal high water mark but it may be set back from this where the water body is bordered by non-tree growth or scattered trees among other types of vegetation. The treed edge is where the inner riparian reserve begins. 2, record 12, English, - treed%20edge
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Écosystèmes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- lisière d'arbres
1, record 12, French, lisi%C3%A8re%20d%27arbres
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne où la croissance des arbres est suffisamment continue pour constituer un écosystème différent des écosystèmes non forestiers qui peuvent border un plan d’eau. 1, record 12, French, - lisi%C3%A8re%20d%27arbres
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque la forêt s’avance jusqu'au bord d’un plan d’eau, la lisière d’arbres se situe généralement le long de la laisse habituelle des hautes eaux, mais la forêt peut s’avancer moins loin si le plan d’eau est bordé par des végétaux non ligneux ou des arbres dispersés parmi d’autres types de végétaux. La lisière d’arbres est l'endroit où débute la zone riveraine intérieure. 1, record 12, French, - lisi%C3%A8re%20d%27arbres
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-06-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Concrete Construction
- Strength of Materials
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- aggressive water
1, record 13, English, aggressive%20water
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Water which in consequence of dissolved substances or other causes brings about the disintegration or solution of structures. 1, record 13, English, - aggressive%20water
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Bétonnage
- Résistance des matériaux
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- eau agressive
1, record 13, French, eau%20agressive
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
on appelle eau agressive toutes les eaux de contact des mortiers et bétons susceptibles d’attaquer ces derniers. 2, record 13, French, - eau%20agressive
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les eaux véhiculées dans les réseaux peuvent présenter des caractéristiques physico-chimiques très différentes [...] Nous pouvons considérer deux catégories selon la nature des canalisations [...]-les eaux corrosives pouvant attaquer le métal non revêtu; À l'intérieur de ces eaux corrosives, nous pouvons distinguer les eaux qui sont incrustantes ou agressives. Les eaux incrustantes sont des eaux très minéralisées qui laissent un dépôt de calcium et de carbonate provoquant l'entartrage des conduites. Les eaux agressives sont peu minéralisées; elles sont plus corrosives que les eaux incrustantes car elles ne favorisent pas la formation de dépôt protecteur. Une eau corrosive est caractérisée par la production de l'hydroxyde ferreux, puis ferrique. Cela entraîne la formation de nodules, voire de tubercules pouvant à terme diminuer la section. Ce phénomène se rencontre dans les anciennes conduites sans cimentation intérieure [...]-les eaux agressives envers les matériaux à base de ciment. Une eau agressive se définit comme ayant les propriétés d’attaquer les matériaux renfermant du calcium. Selon la minéralisation, le pH et la température de l'eau véhiculée, trois cas peuvent se présenter : une eau à l'équilibre calco-carbonique n’ entraîne à une température donnée, ni attaque, ni précipitation de carbonate de calcium; une eau incrustante(ou entartrante) a tendance à déposer des sels de calcium(carbonate) sur la paroi intérieure des canalisations; une eau agressive peut attaquer certains éléments constitutifs du mortier de ciment comportant du calcium(silicates ou silico-aluminates de calcium). 3, record 13, French, - eau%20agressive
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-12-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Physics of Solids
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- water vapor permeability
1, record 14, English, water%20vapor%20permeability
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- water vapour permeability 2, record 14, English, water%20vapour%20permeability
correct
- aqueous vapor permeability 2, record 14, English, aqueous%20vapor%20permeability
correct
- aqueous vapour permeability 3, record 14, English, aqueous%20vapour%20permeability
correct
- vapor permeability 2, record 14, English, vapor%20permeability
correct
- vapour permeability 2, record 14, English, vapour%20permeability
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a property of a substance that permits passage of water vapor, and is equal to the permeance of 1-in. thickness of the substance. When permeability varies with psychometric conditions, the spot or specific permeability defines the property at a specific condition. Permeability is measured in perm-inches. 4, record 14, English, - water%20vapor%20permeability
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Physique des solides
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- perméabilité à la vapeur d'eau
1, record 14, French, perm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur%20d%27eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- perméabilité à la vapeur 2, record 14, French, perm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La réduction de la diffusion de vapeur d’eau est plus facile à réaliser que la réduction des fuites d’air. Un matériau ayant une faible perméabilité à la vapeur d’eau(une feuille d’aluminium ou un plastique appliqué sur la face intérieure d’un mur, par exemple) limite la diffusion d’humidité à des quantités négligeables. Certains matériaux peuvent servir à la fois de pare-air et de pare-vapeur; citons notamment les plaques de plâtre à endos revêtu d’une feuille métallique, qui offrent la faible perméabilité à la vapeur d’eau nécessaire à un pare-vapeur et ont la rigidité et l'étanchéité à l'air requises d’un pare-air. 3, record 14, French, - perm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur%20d%27eau
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-10-14
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- waterside inspection 1, record 15, English, waterside%20inspection
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
in a steam system. Is opposed to the fireside inspection. 1, record 15, English, - waterside%20inspection
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- inspection de la surface mouillée
1, record 15, French, inspection%20de%20la%20surface%20mouill%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La surface intérieure de la chaudière se trouve divisée en deux parties : celle en contact avec l'eau que l'on appelle surface mouillée, surface qui est prise en considération pour le calcul de l'appareil; celle en contact avec la vapeur(...) 2, record 15, French, - inspection%20de%20la%20surface%20mouill%C3%A9e
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1991-06-14
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Sponges, Hydrozoans and Jellyfish
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- inhalant aperture 1, record 16, English, inhalant%20aperture
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Éponges, hydres et méduses
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- pore inhalant
1, record 16, French, pore%20inhalant
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les éponges simples, l’eau, entrée par de nombreux pores inhalants, baigne les corbeilles vibratiles, y abandonne les particules nutritives et ressort par un oscule unique, chargée de déchets métaboliques et de gamètes; ... 1, record 16, French, - pore%20inhalant
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Orifice de l'utricule des éponges par où sort l'eau entrée par les pores inhalants dans la cavité intérieure 2, record 16, French, - pore%20inhalant
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1989-06-07
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- stream water
1, record 17, English, stream%20water
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inland, shallow, fresh to saline flowing water which flows continuously and is confined to a main water course. Seasonal periods of flood stages may occur. 2, record 17, English, - stream%20water
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- eau de ruisseau
1, record 17, French, eau%20de%20ruisseau
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- eau de courant 2, record 17, French, eau%20de%20courant
feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eau intérieure peu profonde, variant de douce à salée, à écoulement continu et se limitant au cours d’eau principal. Il peut y avoir des crues saisonnières. 1, record 17, French, - eau%20de%20ruisseau
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1986-05-08
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- long-tube vertical distillation
1, record 18, English, long%2Dtube%20vertical%20distillation
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- distillation à longs tubes verticaux
1, record 18, French, distillation%20%C3%A0%20longs%20tubes%20verticaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de distillation à effets multiples dans lequel la vapeur de chauffage est envoyée dans un premier évaporateur et arrive autour d’un faisceau tubulaire vertical. On introduit dans ce faisceau tubulaire, par le haut, de l'eau de mer préchauffée par l'eau douce produite. Cette eau de mer formule une pellicule sur la paroi intérieure de chaque tube et entre en ébullition en descendant dans les tubes. 1, record 18, French, - distillation%20%C3%A0%20longs%20tubes%20verticaux
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1983-12-01
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Coal Preparation
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- bowl centrifuge
1, record 19, English, bowl%20centrifuge
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A centrifugal device for de-watering, usually conical or bowl-shaped, in which the containing surface is imperforate. 1, record 19, English, - bowl%20centrifuge
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The greater density of the solid particles causes them to collect preferentially in contact with the inside of the containing surface whence they are discharged mechanically; the water usually overflows from a position nearer to the axis. 1, record 19, English, - bowl%20centrifuge
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des charbons
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- centrifugeuse à bol plein
1, record 19, French, centrifugeuse%20%C3%A0%20bol%20plein
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif centrifuge destiné à enlever l’eau, habituellement en forme de cône ou de bol, dans lequel la surface retenant le charbon n’est pas perforée. 1, record 19, French, - centrifugeuse%20%C3%A0%20bol%20plein
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La densité supérieure des particules solides provoque leur rassemblement préférentiel au contact immédiat de la surface intérieure dont il est parlé ci-dessus, d’où elles sont enlevées mécaniquement; l'eau habituellement déborde et se déverse en un point plus proche de l'axe. 1, record 19, French, - centrifugeuse%20%C3%A0%20bol%20plein
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1983-09-01
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Metal Columns and Foundations
- Security
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- water filling
1, record 20, English, water%20filling
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Water Filling. The principle of water cooling structural elements is now well established. (...) Water inside a structural member exposed to a building fire will absorb heat and maintain steel temperatures below the critical level of approximately 550°C. The heat is dissipated by convection to other non-exposed areas of the system and by conversion of the water to steam which is vented. (...) In high-rise structures, columns may be divided into zone levels (...) in order to limit the hydrostatic pressure at the bottom of the zone. Water in the system is generally treated with potassium carbonate in quantities sufficient to prevent freezing during winter, and potassium nitrate to inhibit corrosion. 1, record 20, English, - water%20filling
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Poteaux et fondations métalliques
- Sécurité
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- irrigation
1, record 20, French, irrigation
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(Le) refroidissement par l'eau sous forme d’irrigation intérieure de profils creux est un procédé très fiable, pourvu que l'eau soit mise en circulation dans l'ossature de manière à assurer son remplissage en toutes sections accessibles au feu; [...]. Des inhibiteurs de corrosion et de gel(si la structure est exposée à l'extérieur) sont ajoutés à l'eau de remplissage. Ce procédé a été utilisé jusqu'à présent surtout pour la protection des poteaux, très rarement pour celle de poutres ou de portiques. Dans le cas d’immeubles très hauts, il peut être nécessaire de recouper les vides des poteaux en tronçons de hauteurs limitées pour éviter une pression hydrostatique trop importante sur les parois en acier. 1, record 20, French, - irrigation
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1980-06-05
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Goods
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- rail, lake, and rail 1, record 21, English, rail%2C%20lake%2C%20and%20rail
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
By rail, then by lake vessel, then by rail. 1, record 21, English, - rail%2C%20lake%2C%20and%20rail
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Transport de marchandises
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- fer, lac et fer 1, record 21, French, fer%2C%20lac%20et%20fer
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par chemin de fer, puis par voie d’eau intérieure et de nouveau par chemin de fer. 1, record 21, French, - fer%2C%20lac%20et%20fer
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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