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AUTOCLAVE VAPEUR [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Bioengineering
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- steam autoclave
1, record 1, English, steam%20autoclave
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 1, English, - steam%20autoclave
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Technique biologique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- autoclave à vapeur
1, record 1, French, autoclave%20%C3%A0%20vapeur
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d’une compagnie canadienne d’équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 1, French, - autoclave%20%C3%A0%20vapeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Facilities
- Chemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- steam autoclavable
1, record 2, English, steam%20autoclavable
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - steam%20autoclavable
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Installations de recherche scientifique
- Chimie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- stérilisable à l'autoclave à vapeur 1, record 2, French, st%C3%A9rilisable%20%C3%A0%20l%27autoclave%20%C3%A0%20vapeur
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- stérilisable à l'autoclave à la vapeur 1, record 2, French, st%C3%A9rilisable%20%C3%A0%20l%27autoclave%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d’une compagnie canadienne d’équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - st%C3%A9rilisable%20%C3%A0%20l%27autoclave%20%C3%A0%20vapeur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chemiclave
1, record 3, English, chemiclave
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A machine that sterilises surgical instruments with high-pressure, high-temperature water vapor, alcohol vapor, and formaldehyde vapor. 2, record 3, English, - chemiclave
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Testing the usefulness of the Harvey Chemiclave 5000 as a sterilizer in dental practice. 3, record 3, English, - chemiclave
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Often used capitalized ("Chemiclave"). However, it can be used as a common name. 4, record 3, English, - chemiclave
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chemiclave
1, record 3, French, chemiclave
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Contrairement aux stérilisateurs à vapeur d’eau, le système “Harvey®” maintient la teneur en eau largement en-dessous du seuil approximatif de 15 % à partir duquel apparaissent la rouille, la corrosion et l'émoussement. Forts d’une longue expérience en matière de stérilisation, les ingénieurs ont réussi à améliorer cette méthode : le CHEMICLAVE utilise un procédé à faible teneur en humidité(9, 25%). Les instruments, emballés ou pas, ressortant secs, le temps de séchage est nul. A l'inverse d’un «autoclave» classique, la montée en pression dans un CHEMICLAVE est 6 à 8 fois plus rapide : 3 min. au lieu de 15-20 min. Vous pouvez ainsi stériliser même entre deux patients. Esthétiques et compacts, les CHEMICLAVE série EC peuvent être encastrés, ou non, directement dans le cabinet ou dans une pièce ad hoc. Les Harvey® CHEMICLAVE® ne sont pas concernés par les normes «Petits stérilisateurs à la vapeur d’eau» puisqu'il s’agit d’une autre méthode de stérilisation dite à vapeur sèche [...] 2, record 3, French, - chemiclave
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] le Chemiclave Harvey® ne [répond] pas aux normes européennes de stérilisation : par exemple, dans le livre de P. Missika et G. Drouhet «Hygiène, asepsie, ergonomie, un défi permanent », (Ed CdP, Rueil-Malmaison, 2001), on peut lire [en] page 44 [que] «L’absence d’éléments de contrôle actuellement exigés et les limites de la fiabilité des appareils à vapeurs chimiques les classent dans la catégorie des désinfecteurs.» 3, record 3, French, - chemiclave
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chemiclave : Souvent écrit avec une majuscule initiale («Chemiclave»), mais on peut considérer que ce terme est entré dans l’usage et peut s’employer comme un nom commun, au même titre qu’un terme comme «autoclave». 4, record 3, French, - chemiclave
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-05-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Rubber)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pot heater
1, record 4, English, pot%20heater
correct, specific
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- potheater 2, record 4, English, potheater
correct, specific
- kettle 1, record 4, English, kettle
correct, specific
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A term used to describe certain types of vertical autoclaves for the vulcanizing of large-size pneumatic tyres [that is] sometimes called a "kettle." 1, record 4, English, - pot%20heater
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Specifically for tires vulcanization. 3, record 4, English, - pot%20heater
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Caoutchouc)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- autoclave
1, record 4, French, autoclave
masculine noun, generic
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un autoclave est un récipient à parois épaisses et à fermeture hermétique conçu pour réaliser sous pression(de quelques bars) soit une réaction industrielle, soit la cuisson ou la stérilisation à la vapeur. 2, record 4, French, - autoclave
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme générique englobant tous les types d’autoclaves. 3, record 4, French, - autoclave
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones y equipo (Caucho)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- autoclave
1, record 4, Spanish, autoclave
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-11-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Rubber
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- autoclave molding
1, record 5, English, autoclave%20molding
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- autoclave moulding 2, record 5, English, autoclave%20moulding
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process in which, after lay-up, winding, or wrapping, an entire assembly is placed in a heated autoclave, usually at 340 to 1380 kPa (50 to 200 psi). Additional pressure permits higher density and improved removal of volatiles from the resin. Lay-up is usually vacuum bagged with a bleeder and release cloth. 3, record 5, English, - autoclave%20molding
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bag moulding is also called autoclave moulding, pressure bag moulding, vacuum bag moulding, depending on the means used to force the bag against the material. 4, record 5, English, - autoclave%20molding
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
- Caoutchouc
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- moulage en autoclave
1, record 5, French, moulage%20en%20autoclave
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le moulage en autoclave] consiste à compacter renfort et résine sur un moule rigide par l'intermédiaire d’une membrane déformable formant avec l'outillage un sac étanche. Une pression de quelques mégapascals est appliquée sur la membrane par l'intermédiaire d’un fluide(air, azote, vapeur d’eau ou eau) qui apporte en même temps la chaleur nécessaire à la polymérisation de la résine. Le moule est placé dans une enceinte fermée soumise à une pression interne qui correspond à la pression appliquée sur la membrane. 2, record 5, French, - moulage%20en%20autoclave
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes moulage au sac en autoclave, moulage au sac sous pression et moulage au sac sous vide sont applicables suivant la manière utilisée pour appliquer le sac contre la matière. 3, record 5, French, - moulage%20en%20autoclave
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-09-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- gravity displacement steam sterilizer
1, record 6, English, gravity%20displacement%20steam%20sterilizer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flash sterilization (270 degrees F., 132 degrees C.) for 3 minutes in a gravity displacement steam sterilizer is not recommended for implantable items because spore tests cannot be used reliably and the margin of safety is lower. 1, record 6, English, - gravity%20displacement%20steam%20sterilizer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- autoclave à écoulement de vapeur par gravité
1, record 6, French, autoclave%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9coulement%20de%20vapeur%20par%20gravit%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-09-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Concrete Construction
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- autoclaving 1, record 7, English, autoclaving
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Bétonnage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- autoclavage
1, record 7, French, autoclavage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chauffage de produits en béton dans l'atmosphère de vapeur saturante sous pression d’un autoclave. 1, record 7, French, - autoclavage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-07-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- autoclave for formaldehyde treatment
1, record 8, English, autoclave%20for%20formaldehyde%20treatment
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- autoclave vapeur et formol
1, record 8, French, autoclave%20vapeur%20et%20formol
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-09-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- venting valve 1, record 9, English, venting%20valve
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- soupape de mise à l’atmosphère
1, record 9, French, soupape%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Batmosph%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- soupape d’évent 2, record 9, French, soupape%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9vent
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un autoclave, soupape qui permet de fermer ou d’ouvrir l'orifice par où s’échappe l'air quand la vapeur est introduite. 2, record 9, French, - soupape%20de%20mise%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Batmosph%C3%A8re
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1985-09-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- electric pressure washer
1, record 10, English, electric%20pressure%20washer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- machine à laver électrique sous pression
1, record 10, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20laver%20%C3%A9lectrique%20sous%20pression
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D'après l'A. P. A. V. E.(Association des propriétaires d’appareils à vapeur électriques), organisme officiellement chargé, pour la France, du contrôle technique et de l'homologation de ce genre d’appareils, on désigne, en français, par "machine à laver électrique sous pression" ce qui s’appelle en anglais "electric pressure washer". Il s’agit d’une machine qui fonctionne, comme un autoclave, à environ 120°C et 2 atm. et qui assure ainsi la stérilisation du linge. Elle est surtout employée dans les hôpitaux et les établissements à caractère hospitalier(maisons de repos, etc.)(Jean-Pierre Brousse, OCDE, Paris). 1, record 10, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20laver%20%C3%A9lectrique%20sous%20pression
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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