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IMPERMEABLE AIR GAZ [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Fireproofing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fireproofing
1, record 1, English, fireproofing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fireproofing treatment 2, record 1, English, fireproofing%20treatment
correct
- fireproof finishing 3, record 1, English, fireproof%20finishing
correct
- flameproofing 3, record 1, English, flameproofing
correct
- flameproof finishing 3, record 1, English, flameproof%20finishing
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the treatment of a material which prevents combustion when subjected to a flame. 4, record 1, English, - fireproofing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Ignifugation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ignifugation
1, record 1, French, ignifugation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ignifugeage 2, record 1, French, ignifugeage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Traitement qui] a pour but de combattre sinon de supprimer l’inflammabilité des textiles sans pouvoir empêcher la combustion. 3, record 1, French, - ignifugation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On enrobe les fibres d’une couche imperméable à l'air sans recouvrir les interstices [pour des raisons de] confort(sauf tissus enduits), de plus la couche protectrice sous l'effet de la chaleur émet des gaz ininflammables qui combattent la propagation du feu. 3, record 1, French, - ignifugation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación y elaboración (Textiles)
- Ignifugación
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ignifugación
1, record 1, Spanish, ignifugaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tratamiento por el cual se modifica la composición de un material con el fin de mejorar su reacción al fuego. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ignifugaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-01-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- impervious
1, record 2, English, impervious
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tight 2, record 2, English, tight
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incapable of being passed through, or penetrated. 1, record 2, English, - impervious
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
So close in structure as not to permit passage of a liquid or gas. 2, record 2, English, - impervious
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- étanche
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tanche
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie toute paroi qui fait totalement obstacle au passage d’un élément quelconque : étanche à l’eau, à l’air, à la lumière, aux poussières, etc. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tanche
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un ouvrage ou un matériau est dit «étanche à l'eau» s’il ne laisse passer ni l'eau(ou d’autres liquides), ni la vapeur d’eau(ou d’autres gaz). Le terme est souvent confondu avec celui d’«imperméable», bien qu'il ait un sens distinct : ce qui est imperméable [...] est étanche aux liquides, mais laisse filtrer l'air et la vapeur d’eau. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tanche
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] une maison ou un local dont toutes les parois sont étanches, donc non «respirantes», sont humides et malsains (à moins d’y établir une importante ventilation mécanique). 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tanche
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Impermeabilización (Construcción)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- impermeable
1, record 2, Spanish, impermeable
adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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