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EBONITE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tail comb
1, record 1, English, tail%20comb
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A haircomb with teeth at one end and a handle tapering to a point at the other. 2, record 1, English, - tail%20comb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mainly used for dressing curls and putting the finishing touches to a hairdress. 2, record 1, English, - tail%20comb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tail comb: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - tail%20comb
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tailcomb
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- peigne à tige
1, record 1, French, peigne%20%C3%A0%20tige
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le peigne à tige. Ses dents sont petites et uniformément distancées. Sa tige est préférablement d’ébonite afin d’éviter les risques d’oxydation. 2, record 1, French, - peigne%20%C3%A0%20tige
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
peigne à tige : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 1, French, - peigne%20%C3%A0%20tige
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Manufactured Products (Rubber)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hard rubber
1, record 2, English, hard%20rubber
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ebonite 2, record 2, English, ebonite
correct, standardized
- vulcanite 3, record 2, English, vulcanite
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rubber that has been vulcanized at high temperatures and pressures to give hardness. 4, record 2, English, - hard%20rubber
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The casing for the acid containing batteries is commonly hard rubber. 5, record 2, English, - hard%20rubber
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hard rubber: deprecated term. 6, record 2, English, - hard%20rubber
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ebonite: term standardized by ISO. 7, record 2, English, - hard%20rubber
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hard rubber: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 7, record 2, English, - hard%20rubber
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Produits fabriqués (Caoutchouc)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ébonite
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9bonite
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- caoutchouc durci 2, record 2, French, caoutchouc%20durci
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière plastique dure et noire, obtenue par la vulcanisation du caoutchouc, et utilisée pour ses propriétés isolantes. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9bonite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
caoutchouc durci : terme déconseillé. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9bonite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ébonite : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9bonite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ébonite : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques(Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9bonite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Productos elaborados (Caucho)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ebonita
1, record 2, Spanish, ebonita
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- goma dura 1, record 2, Spanish, goma%20dura
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Rubber
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- polybutadiene
1, record 3, English, polybutadiene
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- butadiene rubber 2, record 3, English, butadiene%20rubber
correct
- butadiene homopolymer 3, record 3, English, butadiene%20homopolymer
correct
- 1,3-butadiene homopolymer 3, record 3, English, 1%2C3%2Dbutadiene%20homopolymer
correct
- butadiene resin 3, record 3, English, butadiene%20resin
correct
- poly-1,3-butadiene 3, record 3, English, poly%2D1%2C3%2Dbutadiene
former designation, avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A synthetic thermoplastic polymer made by polymerizing 1,3-butadiene with a stereospecific organometallic catalyst (butyl lithium), though other catalysts such as titanium tetrachloride and aluminum iodide may be used. 4, record 3, English, - polybutadiene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oil-extendable synthetic elastomer polymer made from butadiene; resilience is similar to natural rubber; it is blended with natural rubber for use in tire and other rubber products. 5, record 3, English, - polybutadiene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cis-isomer, which is similar to natural rubber, is used in tire treads due to its abrasion and crack resistance and low heat build-up. Large quantities are also used as blends in SBR rubber. The trans-isomer resembles gutta percha and has limited utility. Liquid polybutadiene, which is sodium-catalyzed, has specialty uses as a coating resin. It is cured with organic peroxides. 4, record 3, English, - polybutadiene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as: Alfine; Budium RK 622; CB 10; Diene 35 NF; Dienite X 555; Dienite X 644; FCR 126; FCR 1261 (polymer); FCR 1261PD; Hystl; LCB 150; Polyoil 110; Polyoil 130; Quintol B 1000; S 820. 4, record 3, English, - polybutadiene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: (C4H6)x 6, record 3, English, - polybutadiene
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Caoutchouc
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- polybutadiène
1, record 3, French, polybutadi%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- caoutchouc polybutadiène 2, record 3, French, caoutchouc%20polybutadi%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom générique des polymères du butadiène [...] 3, record 3, French, - polybutadi%C3%A8ne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le polybutadiène est souvent utilisé en mélange avec le caoutchouc naturel, auquel il confère une bonne résistance aux basses températures. Il est également associé au caoutchouc naturel et à divers élastomères synthétiques dans la fabrication de l'ébonite. C'est cependant par ses copolymères que le butadiène est essentiel : il donne avec le nitrile acrylique des copolymères appelés «caoutchoucs nitriles»; avec le styrène, des copolymères d’un très grand intérêt [...]; en association avec l'acrylonitrile et le styrène, des terpolymères appelés ABS. 3, record 3, French, - polybutadi%C3%A8ne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule brute : (C4H6)x 4, record 3, French, - polybutadi%C3%A8ne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Caucho
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- polibutadieno
1, record 3, Spanish, polibutadieno
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: (C4H6)x 2, record 3, Spanish, - polibutadieno
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Grinding (Machine-Tooling)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- diamond tool
1, record 4, English, diamond%20tool
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A tool [having a diamond shape for the] fine turning of non-ferrous materials, hard rubber and plastics [available in] different types: ... facetted nose tool, radiused nose tool. 2, record 4, English, - diamond%20tool
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Meulage (Usinage)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- outil diamant
1, record 4, French, outil%20diamant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Outil de finition [ayant une forme de diamant] pour métaux non ferreux, matières plastiques, ébonite, etc. [dont il] existe trois formes [...] : à arête latérale unique, taillé en facettes, à arête curviligne. 1, record 4, French, - outil%20diamant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-08-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dental mechanic
1, record 5, English, dental%20mechanic
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- dental-prosthesis maker 1, record 5, English, dental%2Dprosthesis%20maker
correct
- dental prosthesis maker 2, record 5, English, dental%20prosthesis%20maker
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Person who] makes and repairs dentures and other dental devices: fabricates full and partial dentures, using wax and plaster models, dental surveyors, tooth-colour scales, articulators (...) and electric grinders and polishers. Shapes metal, vulcanite or plastic plates for dentures. Mounts porcelain or plastic teeth in plates (...). Finishes dentures on grinding and buffing wheels. Constructs metal clamps, inlays, bridgework, and other aids (...). Repairs dentures (...) 1, record 5, English, - dental%20mechanic
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mécanicien-dentiste
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9canicien%2Ddentiste
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- mécanicienne-dentiste 1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9canicienne%2Ddentiste
correct, feminine noun
- prothésiste en dentisterie 1, record 5, French, proth%C3%A9siste%20en%20dentisterie
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- prothésiste dentaire 2, record 5, French, proth%C3%A9siste%20dentaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Personne qui] fait et répare des dentiers et autres prothèses dentaires : façonne des dentiers complets et partiels, en se servant de modèles en cire et en plâtre, de dentimètres, nuanciers, articulateurs [...] ainsi que de meules et polissoirs électriques. Façonne des plaques de métal, d’ébonite ou de plastique pour dentiers. Monte des dents de porcelaine ou de plastique dans les plaques [...]. Finit les dentiers à l'aide de meules et de polissoirs. Façonne des agrafes de métal, des incrustations, bridges et autres accessoires [...]. Répare les dentiers [...] 1, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9canicien%2Ddentiste
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-12-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Steel
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ebonite-coated steel 1, record 6, English, ebonite%2Dcoated%20steel
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- rubber-coated steel 1, record 6, English, rubber%2Dcoated%20steel
- rubber coated steel 2, record 6, English, rubber%20coated%20steel
- ebonite coated steel 2, record 6, English, ebonite%20coated%20steel
- vulcanized steel 2, record 6, English, vulcanized%20steel
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Acier
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- acier ébonité
1, record 6, French, acier%20%C3%A9bonit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acier enduit d’ébonite. 1, record 6, French, - acier%20%C3%A9bonit%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'acier ébonité est bien adapté pour véhiculer les liquides corrosifs, les effluents, l'eau de mer, etc. 2, record 6, French, - acier%20%C3%A9bonit%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ébonite : Matière plastique, dure et noire, obtenue par la vulcanisation du caoutchouc, et utilisée pour ses propriétés isolantes. 3, record 6, French, - acier%20%C3%A9bonit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-09-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Percussion Instruments
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- glockenspiel
1, record 7, English, glockenspiel
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- orchestra bells 2, record 7, English, orchestra%20bells
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument composed of a series of tuned steel bars of varying length ... arranged in two rows, roughly like a piano keyboard, and struck with two, three, or four small-headed mallets of rubber, glass, brass, etc. 1, record 7, English, - glockenspiel
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments de musique à percussion
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- glockenspiel
1, record 7, French, glockenspiel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- jeu de timbres 2, record 7, French, jeu%20de%20timbres
correct, masculine noun
- carillon à lames d'acier 3, record 7, French, carillon%20%C3%A0%20lames%20d%27acier
correct, masculine noun
- carillon à lames 4, record 7, French, carillon%20%C3%A0%20lames
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le glockenspiel actuel se compose d’une série de lames d’acier ou de métal doux [...] disposées dans un étui portatif. Elles reposent sur des isolateurs de feutre et sont accordées chromatiquement. On frappe sur les lames avec des maillets [...] de bronze ou de caoutchouc durci(ébonite). 5, record 7, French, - glockenspiel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-06-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Slabs and Floor Surfacing (Building Elements)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- joint strip
1, record 8, English, joint%20strip
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- divider strip 2, record 8, English, divider%20strip
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compressible material in strip form, used for sealing longitudinal joints. 1, record 8, English, - joint%20strip
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Dallages et chapes (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bande de joint
1, record 8, French, bande%20de%20joint
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Revêtement de sols traditionnels [...] Dallage coulé sur place [...] Des joints de retraits seront ménagés dans les deux directions orthogonales, en sorte que la distance de 2 joints parallèles consécutifs n’ excède pas 4 m. Ces joints sont formés en limitant une section par une planche en bois raboté, une bande d’amiante-ciment, etc., qui sera remplacée avant l'exécution de la portion suivante par une bande de chape en bitume ou par une bande de joint en ébonite ou en matière plastique. 2, record 8, French, - bande%20de%20joint
Record 8, Key term(s)
- bande de joints
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enlosado y revestimiento de pisos (Elementos de edificios)
- Juntas y conexiones (Construcción)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- cinta para junta
1, record 8, Spanish, cinta%20para%20junta
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-10-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Exterior Covering Materials
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- ebonite lining 1, record 9, English, ebonite%20lining
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Revêtements extérieurs
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- ébonitage
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9bonitage
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à recouvrir une surface d’une couche d’ébonite. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9bonitage
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-01-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Warehousing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- lined with ebonite 1, record 10, English, lined%20with%20ebonite
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Section through an exchanger lined internally with ebonite and used for acid or base ion exchange. 1, record 10, English, - lined%20with%20ebonite
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Entreposage général
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ébonité
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9bonit%C3%A9
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coupe d’un échangeur ébonité intérieurement, utilisé en permutation acide ou basique. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9bonit%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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