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CARBORUNDUM [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Foundry Practice
- Casting and Patternmaking (Metal Processing)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- permanent mold
1, record 1, English, permanent%20mold
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- permanent mould 2, record 1, English, permanent%20mould
correct
- die 3, record 1, English, die
see observation, noun, Canada, Great Britain
- chill mould 4, record 1, English, chill%20mould
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reusable metal mold for the production of many castings of the same kind. 5, record 1, English, - permanent%20mold
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Permanent-mold casting. For quantity production, castings are obtained by pouring molten metal into a mold made of cast iron, steel, or bronze. Semipermanent-mold materials such as aluminum, silicon carbide, and graphite may also be used. ... The process is used for cast iron and nonferrous alloys ... 6, record 1, English, - permanent%20mold
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
die: Use of this term should be restricted to those contexts in which it is clear that the mold is filled by gravity, not by pressure. 7, record 1, English, - permanent%20mold
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chill mold
- gravity die
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fonderie
- Moulage et modelage des métaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coquille
1, record 1, French, coquille
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- moule métallique 2, record 1, French, moule%20m%C3%A9tallique
correct, masculine noun
- coquille métallique 3, record 1, French, coquille%20m%C3%A9tallique
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les moules métalliques(fonte, acier ordinaire ou spécial), ou coquilles, sont utilisés pour la coulée de pièces de petites ou de moyennes dimensions et de grandes séries, notamment pour le moulage de pièces en alliages cuivreux, en alliages légers ou ultralégers, en alliages à base de zinc [...] Le moule est parfois constitué de matériaux réfractaires spéciaux, tels que graphite, Carborundum aggloméré, [...] alliages réfractaires à base de chrome-silicium [...] 4, record 1, French, - coquille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fundición
- Colada y modelaje de metales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- coquilla
1, record 1, Spanish, coquilla
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Molde permanente, metálico, que [...] permite colar numerosas piezas [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - coquilla
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-03-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Binders and Mastics (Constr.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rubbed finish
1, record 2, English, rubbed%20finish
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sanded finish 2, record 2, English, sanded%20finish
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A finish obtained by using an abrasive to remove surface irregularities from concrete. 3, record 2, English, - rubbed%20finish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rubbing: Rubbing with a carborundum or other stone. 4, record 2, English, - rubbed%20finish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rubbed finish : term standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI). 5, record 2, English, - rubbed%20finish
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Liants et mastics (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- enduit grésé
1, record 2, French, enduit%20gr%C3%A9s%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- enduit poncé 2, record 2, French, enduit%20ponc%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enduit ayant 2 à 6 jours d’âge et dont la surface est usée à l'aide d’une brique au carborundum ou au moyen d’une ponceuse électrique à disque souple. 2, record 2, French, - enduit%20gr%C3%A9s%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- silicon carbide
1, record 3, English, silicon%20carbide
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SiC 2, record 3, English, SiC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Carborundum® 3, record 3, English, Carborundum%C2%AE
correct, trademark, see observation
- carborundum 4, record 3, English, carborundum
correct, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Silicon carbide ... has a diamond-like structure and is nearly as hard as the diamond. It is prepared by heating fine [silicon dioxide] and coke with a little salt and sawdust in an electric furnace. The crystals obtained are greenish blue to black. It was one of the most widely used abrasives for grinding and cutting metals. 5, record 3, English, - silicon%20carbide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carborundum®: a registered trademark. 6, record 3, English, - silicon%20carbide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
for "carborundum" : When the tradename is used with a small "c", it is no longer considered as a registered trademark. 6, record 3, English, - silicon%20carbide
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Carborundum®
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- carbure de silicium
1, record 3, French, carbure%20de%20silicium
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SiC 2, record 3, French, SiC
masculine noun
- CSi 3, record 3, French, CSi
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Carborundum® 4, record 3, French, Carborundum%C2%AE
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
- carborundum 5, record 3, French, carborundum
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] est produit au four électrique à partir de silice et de carbone. De couleur noire à reflets bleutés, c’est le plus pur et le plus tranchant des abrasifs connus [...] On emploie le carbure de silicium surtout pour le ponçage des apprêts, des vernis et des laques ainsi que le décapage des parquets. 1, record 3, French, - carbure%20de%20silicium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«carborundum» : Appellation commerciale maintenant passée dans l'usage, synonyme de carbure de silicium. 6, record 3, French, - carbure%20de%20silicium
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Carborundum® : marque déposée 6, record 3, French, - carbure%20de%20silicium
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Carborundum
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- carburo de silicio
1, record 3, Spanish, carburo%20de%20silicio
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- carborundo 3, record 3, Spanish, carborundo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- glass pipe
1, record 4, English, glass%20pipe
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If using plain-end glass pipe, smooth external rough edges with fine carborundum stone or 150-grit emery cloth. 2, record 4, English, - glass%20pipe
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glass pipe: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 4, English, - glass%20pipe
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tuyau de verre
1, record 4, French, tuyau%20de%20verre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- canalisation en verre 2, record 4, French, canalisation%20en%20verre
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas d’un tuyau de verre, adoucir les bords extérieurs au moyen d’une pierre douce en carborundum ou d’une toile d’émeri de granulométrie 150. 2, record 4, French, - tuyau%20de%20verre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tuyau de verre : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 4, French, - tuyau%20de%20verre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Industrial Ceramics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- KT SiC™
1, record 5, English, KT%20SiC%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A product ... formed in a manner similar to the Refel SiC process. 1, record 5, English, - KT%20SiC%26trade%3B
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A trademark of Carborundum Company. 2, record 5, English, - KT%20SiC%26trade%3B
Record 5, Key term(s)
- KT SiC
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Céramiques industrielles
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- KT SiC
1, record 5, French, KT%20SiC
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
KT SicMC : Marque de commerce de Carborundum Company. 1, record 5, French, - KT%20SiC
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-05-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Diamond Industry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- refurbishing
1, record 6, English, refurbishing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- refurbishment 2, record 6, English, refurbishment
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Refurbishing a scaife by removing the used surface, then scouring it with carborundum stones or sandblasting the work surface, and finally balancing it so it can be reused for polishing. 3, record 6, English, - refurbishing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- remise en état
1, record 6, French, remise%20en%20%C3%A9tat
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- remise à neuf 2, record 6, French, remise%20%C3%A0%20neuf
feminine noun
- reconditionnement 2, record 6, French, reconditionnement
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La remise en état d’une meule consiste à en nettoyer la surface, puis à la rayer à l'aide d’une pierre de carborundum ou par sablage et, finalement, à l'équilibrer. 3, record 6, French, - remise%20en%20%C3%A9tat
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Préposé à l’entretien des disques de polissage : Procède à la remise à neuf des disques. 4, record 6, French, - remise%20en%20%C3%A9tat
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Diamond Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- scaife maintainer
1, record 7, English, scaife%20maintainer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A member of a processing team who is responsible for refurbishing scaifes by removing the used surface, then scouring the surface with carborundum stones or sandblasting the work surface, and finally balancing it so it can be reused for polishing. 2, record 7, English, - scaife%20maintainer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- préposé à l’entretien des disques de polissage
1, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20disques%20de%20polissage
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- préposée à l’entretien des disques de polissage 1, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20disques%20de%20polissage
feminine noun
- préposé à l’entretien des meules 2, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20meules
proposal, masculine noun
- préposée à l’entretien des meules 2, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20meules
proposal, feminine noun
- préposé à l’entretien des plateaux de polissage 2, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20plateaux%20de%20polissage
proposal, masculine noun
- préposée à l’entretien des plateaux de polissage 2, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20plateaux%20de%20polissage
proposal, feminine noun
- préposé à l’entretien des plateaux 2, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20plateaux
proposal, masculine noun
- préposée à l’entretien des plateaux 2, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20plateaux
proposal, feminine noun
- préposé à l’entretien des disques 2, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20disques
proposal, masculine noun
- préposée à l’entretien des disques 2, record 7, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20disques
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membre de l’équipe de production chargé de la remise en état des meules. 3, record 7, French, - pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20disques%20de%20polissage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Préposé à l’entretien des disques de polissage : Procède à la remise à neuf des disques. 4, record 7, French, - pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20disques%20de%20polissage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce travail consiste à resurfacer la meule, la rayer à l'aide d’une pierre de carborundum ou par sablage et, finalement à l'équilibrer. 3, record 7, French, - pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bentretien%20des%20disques%20de%20polissage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- carborundum disc
1, record 8, English, carborundum%20disc
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disc with carborundum impregnated into surface. Used for cutting tooth structure. 1, record 8, English, - carborundum%20disc
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- disque au carborundum
1, record 8, French, disque%20au%20carborundum
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disque dont la surface est imprégnée de carborundum. Utilisé pour sectionner la structure dentaire. 1, record 8, French, - disque%20au%20carborundum
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Prosthetic Dentistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- stone
1, record 9, English, stone
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diamond - small stone with diamond bits impregnated on the surface. Used with water at high speed for reducing tooth structure. Heatless - impregnated with carborundum abrasive crystals. 1, record 9, English, - stone
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie prothétique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- pierre dentaire
1, record 9, French, pierre%20dentaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument de meulage composé de particules abrasives diamantées. Petite pierre dont la surface est imprégnée de pointes de diamant. Utilisée avec de l'eau, à grande vitesse, pour réduire la structure dentaire. Sans échauffement : imprégnées de cristaux d’abrasif au carborundum. 1, record 9, French, - pierre%20dentaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-03-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- abrasive
1, record 10, English, abrasive
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- abrasif
1, record 10, French, abrasif
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance granuleuse utilisée pour meuler ou dépolir le verre. 1, record 10, French, - abrasif
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemples d’abrasifs utilisés en lunetterie : corindon, carborundum, oxyde d’aluminium. 1, record 10, French, - abrasif
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source MVISI-F : Le nouveau dictionnaire de la vision par Michel Millodot, Médiacom Vision Éditeur, 1997. 2, record 10, French, - abrasif
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-02-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Proverbs and Maxims
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Don't let the bastards grind you down
1, record 11, English, Don%27t%20let%20the%20bastards%20grind%20you%20down
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Non illigitimi carborundum 1, record 11, English, Non%20illigitimi%20carborundum
Latin
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Don't let the bastards get you down
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Proverbes et dictons
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- On ne peut pas contenter tout le monde et son père
1, record 11, French, On%20ne%20peut%20pas%20contenter%20tout%20le%20monde%20et%20son%20p%C3%A8re
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Non illigitimi carborundum 1, record 11, French, Non%20illigitimi%20carborundum
Latin
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dicton figurant sur des cartes de clubs amusants dont certaines personnes font partie. 1, record 11, French, - On%20ne%20peut%20pas%20contenter%20tout%20le%20monde%20et%20son%20p%C3%A8re
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-03-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Printing Machines and Equipment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- levigator 1, record 12, English, levigator
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An iron or steel disc, several inches thick and about a foot in diameter, which is rubbed over the surface of a lithographic stone to smooth it. 1, record 12, English, - levigator
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- bourriquet
1, record 12, French, bourriquet
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arts graphiques. Appareil à poncer les pierres lithographiques. 1, record 12, French, - bourriquet
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe aussi un bourriquet muni d’alvéoles dans lesquelles on verse le carborundum, [...] les trous des alvéoles laissent passer l'abrasif au moyen duquel s’effectue le ponçage [de la pierre lithographique]. 2, record 12, French, - bourriquet
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-11-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Carborundum Abrasives Inc.
1, record 13, English, Carborundum%20Abrasives%20Inc%2E
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Carborundum Abrasifs Inc.
1, record 13, French, Carborundum%20Abrasifs%20Inc%2E
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l’organisme. 2, record 13, French, - Carborundum%20Abrasifs%20Inc%2E
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-12-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Surface Treatment of Metals
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- carborundum stone
1, record 14, English, carborundum%20stone
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If using plain-end glass pipe, smooth external rough edges with fine carborundum stone or 150-grit emery cloth. 1, record 14, English, - carborundum%20stone
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Traitements de surface des métaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- pierre en carborundum
1, record 14, French, pierre%20en%20carborundum
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- pierre de carborundum 1, record 14, French, pierre%20de%20carborundum
feminine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas d’un tuyau de verre, adoucir les bords extérieurs au moyen d’une pierre douce en carborundum ou d’une toile d’émeri de granulométrie 150. 1, record 14, French, - pierre%20en%20carborundum
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1991-06-26
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- carborundum powder 1, record 15, English, carborundum%20powder
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- poudre du carborundum
1, record 15, French, poudre%20du%20carborundum
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lex. p. de L. p. 4. 1, record 15, French, - poudre%20du%20carborundum
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1989-12-15
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
- Powder Metallurgy
- Industrial Ceramics
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Acheson process
1, record 16, English, Acheson%20process
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most of the silicon carbide powder used today is produced by the Acheson process. High grade silica sand and carbon in the form of coke or anthracite coal are reacted in an electric arc furnace. 1, record 16, English, - Acheson%20process
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the discovery [of silicon carbide] is generally attributed to Acheson [who] produced a small quantity of the material in 1891 by passing a strong electric current from a carbon electrode, through a mixture of clay and coke. 1, record 16, English, - Acheson%20process
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Acheson is the founder of the Carborundum Company. 2, record 16, English, - Acheson%20process
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Techniques industrielles
- Métallurgie des poudres
- Céramiques industrielles
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- procédé Acheson
1, record 16, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20Acheson
correct, proposal, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acheson : chimiste américain(...) il mit au point une méthode de préparation du graphite artificiel et découvrit, en 1891, le Carborundum. 2, record 16, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20Acheson
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1988-06-13
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- emeri flour
1, record 17, English, emeri%20flour
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- emeri paste 1, record 17, English, emeri%20paste
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- potée d’émeri
1, record 17, French, pot%C3%A9e%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9meri
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La portée de la soupape démontée et le siège étaient enduits de potée d’émeri à grains moyens(la potée d’émeri est un mélange d’huile et de poudre de carborundum)(...) 1, record 17, French, - pot%C3%A9e%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9meri
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1987-12-09
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Conservative Dentistry
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- discing
1, record 18, English, discing
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- disking 1, record 18, English, disking
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reduction or grinding (of teeth) with the use of a disk. (Source: Dental Services, National Defence). 2, record 18, English, - discing
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie conservatrice
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- meulage au disque
1, record 18, French, meulage%20au%20disque
proposal, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
disque : Anneau large et plat de carborundum ou de métal diamanté dont le mouvement rotatif abrase les faces proximales des dents. 2, record 18, French, - meulage%20au%20disque
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1987-04-13
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Radio Broadcasting
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- carborundum crystal set 1, record 19, English, carborundum%20crystal%20set
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Radiodiffusion
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- appareil de radio comprenant un cristal de carborundum
1, record 19, French, appareil%20de%20radio%20comprenant%20un%20cristal%20de%20carborundum
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1979-01-23
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- cutting disk
1, record 20, English, cutting%20disk
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a dental disk charged with an abrasive material and used for grinding or reducing teeth. 1, record 20, English, - cutting%20disk
Record 20, Key term(s)
- cutting disc
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- disque coupant
1, record 20, French, disque%20coupant
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- disque à trancher 2, record 20, French, disque%20%C3%A0%20trancher
correct
- disque à couper 3, record 20, French, disque%20%C3%A0%20couper
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les disques coupants. Ils sont fabriqués en carborundum avec un liant plastique de caoutchouc(Vulcarbo), ou un liant de résine synthétique. Ce sont des disques plats ou en cuvette(...). L'abrasif est soit sur une seule face, soit sur les deux faces à la demande. 1, record 20, French, - disque%20coupant
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1979-01-23
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- carborundum disk
1, record 21, English, carborundum%20disk
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a dental disk charged with carborundum. 1, record 21, English, - carborundum%20disk
Record 21, Key term(s)
- carborundum disc
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- disque de carborundum
1, record 21, French, disque%20de%20carborundum
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les disques de carborundum peuvent être utilisés pour les faces reconstituées en amalgame(ils sont excellents également pour détruire par section une couronne à enlever). On doit les choisir assez épais et malgré tout assez souples. 1, record 21, French, - disque%20de%20carborundum
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- carborundum grit 1, record 22, English, carborundum%20grit
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- cristaux de carborundum 1, record 22, French, cristaux%20de%20carborundum
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Rectifiers (Electricity)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- carborundum detector 1, record 23, English, carborundum%20detector
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Redresseurs (Électricité)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- détecteur à cristal de carborundum
1, record 23, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20cristal%20de%20carborundum
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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