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COUSSIN CAOUTCHOUC [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Optics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- eyecup
1, record 1, English, eyecup
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flexible ring used on some cameras to form a light-tight seal between the operator's eye and the viewfinder, and to serve as a shock absorber if the camera or the operator is jolted. 1, record 1, English, - eyecup
Record 1, Key term(s)
- eye cup
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Optique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- œilleton
1, record 1, French, %26oelig%3Billeton
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] petite rondelle souple en caoutchouc que l'on fixe sur l'oculaire du viseur [pour] épouser parfaitement le contour de l'œil, tout en évitant l'infiltration de toute lumière superflue dans l'oculaire du viseur [et servir] également [de] coussin de protection [au] cas où l'appareil recevrait un méchant coup. 2, record 1, French, - %26oelig%3Billeton
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-04-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction Materials
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mattress effect
1, record 2, English, mattress%20effect
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bow wave 1, record 2, English, bow%20wave
correct
- cushioning 1, record 2, English, cushioning
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A phenomenon that may occur during the compaction of fine soil with clay or silt, or granular material that contains too much moisture. 1, record 2, English, - mattress%20effect
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
After several passes with the compactor, the soil or granular material behaves like an elastic material, creating a wave that advances in front of the compactor. Proper compaction cannot be obtained without reducing the moisture content. 1, record 2, English, - mattress%20effect
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mattress effect; bow wave; cushioning: terms and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 2, record 2, English, - mattress%20effect
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- effet de matelas
1, record 2, French, effet%20de%20matelas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- coussin de caoutchouc 1, record 2, French, coussin%20de%20caoutchouc
correct, masculine noun
- panse de vache 1, record 2, French, panse%20de%20vache
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène pouvant se produire lors du compactage d’un sol fin argileux ou limoneux, ou d’une grave à teneur en eau trop élevée. 1, record 2, French, - effet%20de%20matelas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après quelques passes de compacteur, le sol ou la grave se comporte comme un matériau élastique, créant une vague qui avance devant le compacteur. Un compactage correct ne peut plus être obtenu sans que la teneur en eau soit diminuée. 1, record 2, French, - effet%20de%20matelas
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
effet de matelas; coussin de caoutchouc; panse de vache : termes et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 2, record 2, French, - effet%20de%20matelas
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-06-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ring cushion
1, record 3, English, ring%20cushion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coussin de siège
1, record 3, French, coussin%20de%20si%C3%A8ge
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- rond de caoutchouc 2, record 3, French, rond%20de%20caoutchouc
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coussin de caoutchouc, évidé au centre, utile notamment en cas d’hémorroïdes. 3, record 3, French, - coussin%20de%20si%C3%A8ge
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-11-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Metal Forming
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Verson-Wheelon process
1, record 4, English, Verson%2DWheelon%20process
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- fluid cell process 2, record 4, English, fluid%20cell%20process
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of this program [Metal Forming Simulation] is to establish a three-dimensional computer-aided design /computer-aided manufacturing /computer-aided engineering (CAD/CAM/CAB)system to simulate the Guerin sheet metal forming process. In particular, the fluid cell process, also known as the Verson-Wheelon process, will be modeled. 2, record 4, English, - Verson%2DWheelon%20process
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Formage des métaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- procédé Wheelon
1, record 4, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20Wheelon
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique par laquelle la tôle est conduite à développer le poinçon sous l'effet d’une pression hydraulique transmise par une membrane flexible avec interposition d’un coussin de caoutchouc. 1, record 4, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20Wheelon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-11-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Metal Forming
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Guerin process
1, record 5, English, Guerin%20process
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- rubber-die-forming 2, record 5, English, rubber%2Ddie%2Dforming
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rubber-pad forming process for forming sheet metal. The principal tools are the rubber pad and form block, or punch. 3, record 5, English, - Guerin%20process
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rubber-die forming was first commercially offered early in the century, under the name of the "Guerin Process". Its niche was established primarily in the aircraft industry. The basic idea of the process was to use rubber to form thin-gage aluminum, shallow flanged an ribbed parts on single die tools. 2, record 5, English, - Guerin%20process
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Guerin forming
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Formage des métaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- procédé Guérin
1, record 5, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20Gu%C3%A9rin
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique qui consiste à faire épouser par la feuille de métal une forme(ou poinçon) en bois ou en métal, sous l'effet de la pression d’un bloc déformable(coussin de caoutchouc). 1, record 5, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20Gu%C3%A9rin
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-02-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chutes, Spouts and Conveyors
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- floating breaker
1, record 6, English, floating%20breaker
standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by ISO. 2, record 6, English, - floating%20breaker
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Convoyeurs et goulottes (Manutention)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- pli de protection sur coussin en caoutchouc
1, record 6, French, pli%20de%20protection%20sur%20coussin%20en%20caoutchouc
masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l’ISO. 2, record 6, French, - pli%20de%20protection%20sur%20coussin%20en%20caoutchouc
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transportadores y canaletas (Manutención)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- tejido de armado flotante
1, record 6, Spanish, tejido%20de%20armado%20flotante
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-01-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- air bag
1, record 7, English, air%20bag
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rubber-coated reinforced bag which, when inflated by compressed air, expands to lift or move heavy objects. 1, record 7, English, - air%20bag
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - air%20bag
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coussin d’air de levage
1, record 7, French, coussin%20d%26rsquo%3Bair%20de%20levage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coussin en caoutchouc renforcé qui permet de soulever ou de déplacer des objets lourds quand il est gonflé. 1, record 7, French, - coussin%20d%26rsquo%3Bair%20de%20levage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 2, record 7, French, - coussin%20d%26rsquo%3Bair%20de%20levage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-11-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- rubber mat cushion 1, record 8, English, rubber%20mat%20cushion
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- coussin en caoutchouc
1, record 8, French, coussin%20en%20caoutchouc
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 1982-07-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- modified woven carpet with attached sponge cushion 1, record 9, English, modified%20woven%20carpet%20with%20attached%20sponge%20cushion
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ONGC (4-GP-77a). 1, record 9, English, - modified%20woven%20carpet%20with%20attached%20sponge%20cushion
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tapis à tissage modifié avec coussin en caoutchouc modulaire 1, record 9, French, tapis%20%C3%A0%20tissage%20modifi%C3%A9%20avec%20coussin%20en%20caoutchouc%20modulaire
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MCL 22-02-78 M. Dubé 1, record 9, French, - tapis%20%C3%A0%20tissage%20modifi%C3%A9%20avec%20coussin%20en%20caoutchouc%20modulaire
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Farm Implements and Gardening Tools
- General Hardware
- Work Clothes
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- kneepad 1, record 10, English, kneepad
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pad to protect the knee. 1, record 10, English, - kneepad
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Outillage agricole et horticole
- Quincaillerie générale
- Vêtements de travail
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- genouillère
1, record 10, French, genouill%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Genouillère caoutchouc avec attaches, véritable coussin protégeant genoux et vêtements. 1, record 10, French, - genouill%C3%A8re
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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