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IMPERMEABILITE EAU [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-12-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Nuclear Waste Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- solidification matrix
1, record 1, English, solidification%20matrix
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- solidifying matrix 1, record 1, English, solidifying%20matrix
correct
- immobilization matrix 2, record 1, English, immobilization%20matrix
proposal
- embedding matrix 2, record 1, English, embedding%20matrix
proposal
- encapsulating matrix 2, record 1, English, encapsulating%20matrix
proposal
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material used for the solidification or immobilization of radioactive wastes. 3, record 1, English, - solidification%20matrix
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Materials such as cement or bitumen that are used for the immobilization of wet wastes and radioactive liquids chemically or physically bind the wastes in the solidification matrix. Incinerator ash, ion-exchange resin and concentrated aqueous wastes can be immobilized in a bitumen matrix. 1, record 1, English, - solidification%20matrix
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Déchets nucléaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matrice d'enrobage
1, record 1, French, matrice%20d%27enrobage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- matrice de blocage 2, record 1, French, matrice%20de%20blocage
correct, feminine noun
- matrice d'immobilisation 3, record 1, French, matrice%20d%27immobilisation
correct, feminine noun
- matrice de conditionnement 4, record 1, French, matrice%20de%20conditionnement
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- matrice de solidification 5, record 1, French, matrice%20de%20solidification
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau assurant l’enrobage ou le blocage de déchets radioactifs. 6, record 1, French, - matrice%20d%27enrobage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’immobilisation a pour but de fixer le déchet sous une forme solide et stable, qui réduise au minimum la possibilité de migration et de dispersion des radionucléides. Elle consiste en un enrobage des déchets dans une matière [p. ex. : bitume, ciment, céramiques, polymères] qui les fixent en un bloc compact, la matrice d’enrobage. 3, record 1, French, - matrice%20d%27enrobage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
C’est l’association des propriétés cumulées du déchet, de sa matrice d’enrobage ou de blocage et, dans certaines conditions, de l’enveloppe des colis et des éléments constitutifs des modules de stockage (plates-formes et alvéoles), qui constitue le premier système de barrières d’isolement des déchets. 2, record 1, French, - matrice%20d%27enrobage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Le choix du bitume comme matrice de conditionnement a été conduit par la prise en considération des nombreux avantages présentés par ce matériau :-excellente adhésivité à de multiples supports,-solubilité négligeable dans l'eau et imperméabilité, plasticité, élasticité, résistance aux chocs,-tenue à l'irradiation satisfaisante,-inertie chimique,-bonne tenue biologique,-matière première abondante, coûts modérés. Il existe cependant quelques inconvénients attachés à cette matrice : inflammabilité des hydrocarbures lourds, mauvais coefficient de transfert de la chaleur, difficulté de la modélisation de son comportement à long terme. 3, record 1, French, - matrice%20d%27enrobage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conditionnement dans le béton. [...] cette méthode [...] est adaptée à la solidification des principaux déchets de faible et moyenne activités. Outre le ciment et l’apport d’eau nécessaire à sa prise, certains additifs sont ajoutés pour améliorer la qualité de la matrice [...] ou pour diminuer la quantité de ciment à utiliser [...]. 7, record 1, French, - matrice%20d%27enrobage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans les ouvrages de langue française, on parle de «matrice d’enrobage» et non de «matrice de solidification». Quant à «matrice de conditionnement», c’est un terme générique mais qui peut aussi être utilisé. 8, record 1, French, - matrice%20d%27enrobage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de los desechos
- Desechos nucleares
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- matriz de solidificación
1, record 1, Spanish, matriz%20de%20solidificaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- matriz de inmovilización 2, record 1, Spanish, matriz%20de%20inmovilizaci%C3%B3n
proposal, feminine noun
- matriz de consolidación 2, record 1, Spanish, matriz%20de%20consolidaci%C3%B3n
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Technical Textiles
- Protection of Life
- Protective Clothing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Sympatex®
1, record 2, English, Sympatex%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sympatex and the sea. Guy Coffen, manufacturer ... of survival equipment ... has set up deep sea equipment Dreamtech, jacket and trousers to which Akzo Nobel Sympatex membrane brings its absolute water and air tightness, its flexibility and resistance ... Membrane thickness (10 microns) allows a significant weight gain: Sympatex ripstop laminated fabric used in Dreamtech equipment only weighs 120 g/m². 1, record 2, English, - Sympatex%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sympatex®: A trademark of Akzo Nobel Faser A.G. 1, record 2, English, - Sympatex%C2%AE
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Textiles techniques
- Sécurité des personnes
- Vêtements de protection
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Sympatex®
1, record 2, French, Sympatex%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Sympatex et la mer. Guy Cotten, confectionneur [...] fabricant de la tenue de «survie» [...] a mis au point un ensemble haute mer Dreamtech, veste de quart et pantalon, dans lesquels la membrane Sympatex d’Akzo Nobel apporte son imperméabilité totale à l'eau et à l'air, sa souplesse et sa résistance [...] La finesse de la membrane(10 microns) permet un gain de poids substantiel : le tissu ripstop laminé Sympatex de l'ensemble Dreamtech ne pèse que 120 g/m². 1, record 2, French, - Sympatex%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sympatex® : Marque de commerce de la société Akzo Nobel Faser A.G. 1, record 2, French, - Sympatex%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Sympatex
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-09-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Structural Testing (Materials)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dust-proofness
1, record 3, English, dust%2Dproofness
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dustproofness 2, record 3, English, dustproofness
correct
- dust proofness 3, record 3, English, dust%20proofness
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... because the radar module is positioned in a cabin of the vehicle and is protected by the windshield, it is possible to diminish the requirements for the radar apparatus, of weather resistance such as water resistance, dust-proofness, and thermal resistance. 1, record 3, English, - dust%2Dproofness
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Contrôle structural des matériaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- imperméabilité à la poussière
1, record 3, French, imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20poussi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- imperméabilité aux poussières 2, record 3, French, imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20aux%20poussi%C3%A8res
correct, feminine noun
- étanchéité à la poussière 3, record 3, French, %C3%A9tanch%C3%A9it%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20poussi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La conformité des produits est vérifiée en soumettant le prototype à des tests spécifiques(de réchauffement, de durée, d’imperméabilité à l'eau et à la poussière, etc.). 4, record 3, French, - imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20poussi%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Essai d’étanchéité aux poussières. 5, record 3, French, - imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20poussi%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- imperviousness
1, record 4, English, imperviousness
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resistance to penetration by a liquid. 1, record 4, English, - imperviousness
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- imperméabilité
1, record 4, French, imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un étang est une étendue d’eau stagnante [...] résultant de l'imperméabilité du sol. 2, record 4, French, - imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-02-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- multilayer design 1, record 5, English, multilayer%20design
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multilayer design [of the cold wet weather glove] provides waterproofness as well as breathability ... 1, record 5, English, - multilayer%20design
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- conception multicouche
1, record 5, French, conception%20multicouche
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] conception multicouche [du gant pour temps froids et pluvieux assure] l'imperméabilité à l'eau et la respirabilité [...] 1, record 5, French, - conception%20multicouche
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-10-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Waste Materials
- Chemistry
- Atomic Physics
- Heat (Physics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- heat transfer coefficient
1, record 6, English, heat%20transfer%20coefficient
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- coefficient of heat transfer 2, record 6, English, coefficient%20of%20heat%20transfer
- heat transfer rate 2, record 6, English, heat%20transfer%20rate
- heat transformer rate 3, record 6, English, heat%20transformer%20rate
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rate of flow of heat through a medium or a system, expressed as the amount of heat passing through unit area, per unit time, and per degree temperature difference. 4, record 6, English, - heat%20transfer%20coefficient
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Déchets nucléaires
- Chimie
- Physique atomique
- Chaleur (Physique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- coefficient de transfert de chaleur
1, record 6, French, coefficient%20de%20transfert%20de%20chaleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- coefficient de transmission de chaleur 2, record 6, French, coefficient%20de%20transmission%20de%20chaleur
masculine noun
- coefficient d'échange calorifique 3, record 6, French, coefficient%20d%27%C3%A9change%20calorifique
masculine noun
- coefficient d'échange thermique 4, record 6, French, coefficient%20d%27%C3%A9change%20thermique
masculine noun
- coefficient de conductibilité calorifique 5, record 6, French, coefficient%20de%20conductibilit%C3%A9%20calorifique
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le choix du bitume comme matrice de conditionnement a été conduit par la prise en considération des nombreux avantages présentés par ce matériau :-excellente adhésivité à de multiples supports,-solubilité négligeable dans l'eau et imperméabilité, plasticité, élasticité, résistance aux chocs,-tenue à l'irradiation satisfaisante,-inertie chimique,-bonne tenue biologique,-matière première abondante, coûts modérés. Il existe cependant quelques inconvénients attachés à cette matrice : inflammabilité des hydrocarbures lourds, mauvais coefficient de transfert de la chaleur, difficulté de la modélisation de son comportement à long terme. 1, record 6, French, - coefficient%20de%20transfert%20de%20chaleur
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coefficient d’échange thermique : Guide prat. entrep. frigo, 5C, p. 32-33 RA. 4, record 6, French, - coefficient%20de%20transfert%20de%20chaleur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Desechos nucleares
- Química
- Física atómica
- Calor (Física)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- coeficiente de transferencia de calor
1, record 6, Spanish, coeficiente%20de%20transferencia%20de%20calor
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- coeficiente de transferencia calorífica 1, record 6, Spanish, coeficiente%20de%20transferencia%20calor%C3%ADfica
correct, masculine noun
- coeficiente de transmisión de calor 2, record 6, Spanish, coeficiente%20de%20transmisi%C3%B3n%20de%20calor
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-10-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- waterproofness
1, record 7, English, waterproofness
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of fabric to withstand penetration by water. 2, record 7, English, - waterproofness
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As well to ensure maximum waterproofness, the seams of the interlining [of the combat jacket] are treated with a sealing tape. 3, record 7, English, - waterproofness
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conventional waterproof fabrics are generally coated with chemicals or laminated with a film that closes the pores in fabric. 2, record 7, English, - waterproofness
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- imperméabilité à l'eau
1, record 7, French, imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
correct, feminine noun, specific
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère de ce qui ne se laisse pas traverser par un fluide, et spécialement par l’eau. 2, record 7, French, - imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les principales qualités du support textile pour les applications militaires sont les suivantes : Respect du camouflage; imperméabilité à l'eau; imperméabilité au vent; respirabilité [...] 1, record 7, French, - imperm%C3%A9abilit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-05-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Nuclear Waste Materials
- Soil Science
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- multilayered cap
1, record 8, English, multilayered%20cap
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- multi-layer cap 1, record 8, English, multi%2Dlayer%20cap
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Earthen cover systems may vary from relatively simple thick clay caps to more complex, multilayered caps employing alternating layers of such natural materials as clay, sand gravel, cobble, boulders, rip-rap, and topsoil as well as synthetic membranes. 1, record 8, English, - multilayered%20cap
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See also "earth cover", "clay top cover" and "engineered cap" in TERMIUM. 2, record 8, English, - multilayered%20cap
Record 8, Key term(s)
- multilayer cap
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Déchets nucléaires
- Science du sol
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- couverture à couches multiples
1, record 8, French, couverture%20%C3%A0%20couches%20multiples
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- multicouche de couverture 2, record 8, French, multicouche%20de%20couverture
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les modules de stockage dont l'exploitation est terminée sont protégés de l'eau de pluie par une couverture qui doit être stable et suffisamment imperméable pendant trois cents ans au moins [...]. Pour que la condition d’imperméabilité soit respectée, la couverture se présente sous forme d’une multicouche comprenant, de l'extérieur vers l'intérieur :-un tapis végétal à faible développement racinaire [...];-un réseau de collecte des eaux de pluie [...];-un système d’alternance de couches drainantes et de couches imperméables assurant l'évacuation gravitaire des eaux de pluie infiltrées dans la couverture vers le réseau pluvial. 3, record 8, French, - couverture%20%C3%A0%20couches%20multiples
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de los desechos
- Desechos nucleares
- Ciencia del suelo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- recubrimiento de capas múltiples
1, record 8, Spanish, recubrimiento%20de%20capas%20m%C3%BAltiples
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- cobertura de capas múltiples 2, record 8, Spanish, cobertura%20de%20capas%20m%C3%BAltiples
correct, feminine noun
- cubierta de capas múltiples 3, record 8, Spanish, cubierta%20de%20capas%20m%C3%BAltiples
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-07-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Entrant SC
1, record 9, English, Entrant%20SC
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Weather protection fabrics are usually coated or laminated on just one side (either inside or outside) with a microporous coating or membrane. The coating blocks water from penetrating through its microscopic pores, but allows easy passage of sweat vapors. It's an effective system. But Entrant SC goes it one (layer) better. This garment's new Entrant SC is coated on the inside with a microporous material and also covered on the outside by a revolutionary new, ultra-thin coating that shed water better than any known system. By keeping the honeycomb pores or the inner coating from cogging with water, the breathability of the total fabric system is improved dramatically. 1, record 9, English, - Entrant%20SC
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Entrant SC
1, record 9, French, Entrant%20SC
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le matériau traditionnel qui protège des intempéries est habituellement enduit(ou laminé) d’un seul côté(soit intérieur, soit extérieur) d’une membrane micro-pore. Cet enduit empêche l'eau de pénétrer dans les pores microscopiques mais permet à la transpiration de s’échapper. D'une structure alvéolaire semblable à la peau humaine, protectrice et vivant, l'imperméabilité du tissu SC est obtenu par une membrane ultra fine microporeuse appliquée sur la trame de base. Ce film assure l'étanchéité à l'eau tout en préservant la chaleur du corps et évite les phénomènes gênants dus à la transpiration. 1, record 9, French, - Entrant%20SC
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-09-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- impermeable film wrapping
1, record 10, English, impermeable%20film%20wrapping
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rindless packaging has been widely accepted [but] if the film does not adhere closely to all cheese surfaces, mold will grow. Also as the film is impermeable to moisture, [cheese] must be drier ... otherwise, flavor deterioration and loose water may develop. 2, record 10, English, - impermeable%20film%20wrapping
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- emballage sous pellicule imperméable
1, record 10, French, emballage%20sous%20pellicule%20imperm%C3%A9able
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pellicule cellulosique(...) peut être(...) découpée, façonnée, collée(...) elle est le plus souvent employée comme support d’une enduction qui la rend imperméable et généralement, thermoscellable. Il existe deux types d’enductions : 1) enduction par vernis nitrocellulosique(sur une seule ou les deux faces de la pellicule) dite type M; 2) enduction par vernis copolymère de chlorure de vinylidène(également sur une seule ou les deux faces de la pellicule), dite type X. Ce vernis confère à la pellicule la plus forte imperméabilité à la vapeur d’eau et à l'oxygène, c'est pourquoi les pellicules type X sont plus particulièrement destinées au conditionnement de produits oxydables(produits alimentaires) par exemple(...) Les pellicules cellulosiques peuvent être associées à d’autres matériaux en films ou en feuilles et constituer des complexes. 2, record 10, French, - emballage%20sous%20pellicule%20imperm%C3%A9able
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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