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EPONGE CAOUTCHOUC [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-06-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- open-cell cellular plastic
1, record 1, English, open%2Dcell%20cellular%20plastic
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- open-cell foamed plastic 2, record 1, English, open%2Dcell%20foamed%20plastic
correct
- open-cell foam 3, record 1, English, open%2Dcell%20foam
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cellular plastic in which most of the cells are interconnected in a manner such that gases can travel freely from one cell to another. 2, record 1, English, - open%2Dcell%20cellular%20plastic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A plastic foam material consists of a gas phase dispersed in a solid plastic phase and derives its properties from both. The solid plastic component forms the matrix. The gas phase is contained in voids or cells. ... The term cellular plastic, a synonym for plastic foam, is derived from the structure of the material. Foams are classified as open-cell or closed-cell. In closed-cell foams each cell (more or less spherical in shape) is completely enclosed by a thin wall or membrane of plastic, whereas in open-cell foams the individual cells are interconnected. 4, record 1, English, - open%2Dcell%20cellular%20plastic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms plastic foam, foamed plastic and cellular plastic are used interchangeably; they refer to foamed plastics regardless of cell structure (open or closed). Expanded plastic refers to closed-cell materials; "sponge" is sometimes used for open-cell foams (e.g., sponge rubber). 4, record 1, English, - open%2Dcell%20cellular%20plastic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A cellular plastic (foamed plastic) is often called simply a foam. 5, record 1, English, - open%2Dcell%20cellular%20plastic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
open-cell cellular plastic: term standardized by ISO. 6, record 1, English, - open%2Dcell%20cellular%20plastic
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
- Plasturgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plastique à alvéoles ouverts
1, record 1, French, plastique%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ouverts
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- plastique poreux 1, record 1, French, plastique%20poreux
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- plastique alvéolaire à alvéoles ouvertes 2, record 1, French, plastique%20alv%C3%A9olaire%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ouvertes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plastique alvéolaire dans lequel presque toutes les alvéoles communiquent entre elles, à travers toute la masse. 3, record 1, French, - plastique%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ouverts
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un plastique alvéolaire consiste en une phase gazeuse dispersée dans une phase solide en plastique; il tire ses propriétés des deux phases. L’élément plastique solide constitue la matrice. La phase gazeuse est contenue dans des cavités ou alvéoles (cellules). [...] Le terme «plastique alvéolaire» synonyme de mousse plastique, est dérivé de la structure du matériau. Les plastiques alvéolaires peuvent avoir des alvéoles ouvertes ou des alvéoles fermées. Dans les mousses plastiques à alvéoles fermées, chaque alvéole (ayant une forme plus ou moins sphérique) est complètement enfermée par une mince paroi ou membrane en plastique, tandis que dans les plastiques alvéolaires à alvéoles ouvertes, les alvéoles individuelles sont reliées entre elles. 2, record 1, French, - plastique%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ouverts
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes mousses plastiques, plastiques cellulaires et plastiques alvéolaires sont employés indifféremment, quelle que soit la nature de l'alvéole(ouverte ou fermée). Le terme «plastique expansé» désigne les matériaux à alvéoles fermées; le terme «éponge» sert parfois à désigner les plastiques alvéolaires à alvéoles ouvertes(par exemple, le caoutchouc spongieux). 2, record 1, French, - plastique%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ouverts
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Autrefois masculin, le terme «alvéole» est maintenant de genre féminin. 4, record 1, French, - plastique%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ouverts
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
plastique à alvéoles ouverts; plastique poreux : termes et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 5, record 1, French, - plastique%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ouverts
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales plásticos
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- plástico celular de celda abierta
1, record 1, Spanish, pl%C3%A1stico%20celular%20de%20celda%20abierta
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plástico celular en el cual casi todas las celdas se comunican entre sí a través de toda la masa. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pl%C3%A1stico%20celular%20de%20celda%20abierta
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-06-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- closed-cell cellular plastic
1, record 2, English, closed%2Dcell%20cellular%20plastic
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- closed-cell foamed plastic 2, record 2, English, closed%2Dcell%20foamed%20plastic
correct
- closed-cell foam 3, record 2, English, closed%2Dcell%20foam
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cellular plastic ... in which non-interconnecting cells are present to an extent which renders the mass relatively impervious to air and fluids. 2, record 2, English, - closed%2Dcell%20cellular%20plastic
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A plastic foam material consists of a gas phase dispersed in a solid plastic phase and derives its properties from both. The solid plastic component forms the matrix. The gas phase is contained in voids or cells. ... The term cellular plastic, a synonym for plastic foam, is derived from the structure of the material. Foams are classified as open-cell or closed-cell. In closed-cell foams each cell (more or less spherical in shape) is completely enclosed by a thin wall or membrane of plastic, whereas in open-cell foams the individual cells are interconnected. 4, record 2, English, - closed%2Dcell%20cellular%20plastic
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms plastic foam, foamed plastic and cellular plastic are used interchangeably; they refer to foamed plastics regardless of cell structure (open or closed). Expanded plastic refers to closed-cell materials; "sponge" is sometimes used for open-cell foams (e.g., sponge rubber). 4, record 2, English, - closed%2Dcell%20cellular%20plastic
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
closed-cell cellular plastic: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 2, English, - closed%2Dcell%20cellular%20plastic
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
- Plasturgie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plastique à alvéoles fermés
1, record 2, French, plastique%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ferm%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- plastique cellulaire 1, record 2, French, plastique%20cellulaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- mousse plastique à alvéoles fermés 2, record 2, French, mousse%20plastique%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ferm%C3%A9s
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plastique alvéolaire dans lequel presque toutes les alvéoles sont des cellules. 3, record 2, French, - plastique%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ferm%C3%A9s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un plastique alvéolaire consiste en une phase gazeuse dispersée dans une phase solide en plastique; il tire ses propriétés des deux phases. L’élément plastique solide constitue la matrice. La phase gazeuse est contenue dans des cavités ou alvéoles (cellules). [...] Le terme «plastique alvéolaire» synonyme de mousse plastique, est dérivé de la structure du matériau. Les plastiques alvéolaires peuvent avoir des alvéoles ouvertes ou des alvéoles fermées. Dans les mousses plastiques à alvéoles fermées, chaque alvéole (ayant une forme plus ou moins sphérique) est complètement enfermée par une mince paroi ou membrane en plastique, tandis que dans les plastiques alvéolaires à alvéoles ouvertes, les alvéoles individuelles sont reliées entre elles. 2, record 2, French, - plastique%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ferm%C3%A9s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes mousses plastiques, plastiques cellulaires et plastiques alvéolaires sont employés indifféremment, quelle que soit la nature de l'alvéole(ouverte ou fermée). Le terme «plastique expansé» désigne les matériaux à alvéoles fermées; le terme «éponge» sert parfois à désigner les plastiques alvéolaires à alvéoles ouvertes(par exemple, le caoutchouc spongieux). 2, record 2, French, - plastique%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ferm%C3%A9s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Autrefois masculin, le terme «alvéole» est maintenant de genre féminin. 4, record 2, French, - plastique%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ferm%C3%A9s
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
plastique à alvéoles fermés; plastique cellulaire : termes et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 5, record 2, French, - plastique%20%C3%A0%20alv%C3%A9oles%20ferm%C3%A9s
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales plásticos
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- plástico celular de celdas cerradas
1, record 2, Spanish, pl%C3%A1stico%20celular%20de%20celdas%20cerradas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plástico celular en el cual casi todas las celdas están incomunicadas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - pl%C3%A1stico%20celular%20de%20celdas%20cerradas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cellular plastic
1, record 3, English, cellular%20plastic
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- foamed plastic 2, record 3, English, foamed%20plastic
correct, standardized
- expanded plastic 3, record 3, English, expanded%20plastic
correct, standardized
- plastic foam 4, record 3, English, plastic%20foam
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plastic whose density is reduced by the presence of numerous small cavities (cells), interconnecting or not, dispersed throughout the mass. 3, record 3, English, - cellular%20plastic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Foams are relatively new forms of polymer-based materials. They are light in weight and versatile, and are employed increasingly in a variety of applications that include thermal and acoustic insulation, core materials for sandwich panels, fabrication of furniture and flotation materials. ... A plastic foam material consists of a gas phase dispersed in a solid plastic phase and derives its properties from both. The solid plastic component forms the matrix. The gas phase is contained in voids or cells. ... The term cellular plastic, a synonym for plastic foam, is derived from the structure of the material. Foams are classified as open-cell or closed-cell. In closed-cell foams each cell (more or less spherical in shape) is completely enclosed by a thin wall or membrane of plastic, whereas in open-cell foams the individual cells are interconnected. 4, record 3, English, - cellular%20plastic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The three types of foam plastic are blown, syntactic, and structural. ... All three types ... can be produced using processes such as injection, extrusion, and compression molding ... 5, record 3, English, - cellular%20plastic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms plastic foam, foamed plastic and cellular plastic are used interchangeably; they refer to foamed plastics regardless of cell structure (open or closed). Expanded plastic refers to closed-cell materials; "sponge" is sometimes used for open-cell foams (e .g., sponge rubber). 4, record 3, English, - cellular%20plastic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A cellular plastic (foamed plastic) is often called simply a foam. 3, record 3, English, - cellular%20plastic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cellular plastic; expanded plastic; foamed plastic: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 6, record 3, English, - cellular%20plastic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plastique alvéolaire
1, record 3, French, plastique%20alv%C3%A9olaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- plastique expansé 2, record 3, French, plastique%20expans%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- plastique cellulaire 3, record 3, French, plastique%20cellulaire
correct, masculine noun
- mousse plastique 4, record 3, French, mousse%20plastique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plastique dont la densité est diminuée par la présence de nombreuses petites cavités (alvéoles) communiquant entre elles ou non et réparties dans toute la masse. 2, record 3, French, - plastique%20alv%C3%A9olaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les plastiques alvéolaires (mousses plastiques) constituent des formes relativement nouvelles de matériaux à base de polymères. Ils sont légers, se prêtent à divers usages et sont de plus en plus employés dans des applications variées qui incluent : l’isolation thermique et phonique, les âmes (matériaux de cour) des panneaux du type sandwich, la fabrication de meubles et de matériaux flottants. [...] Un plastique alvéolaire consiste en une phase gazeuse dispersée dans une phase solide en plastique; il tire ses propriétés des deux phases. L’élément plastique solide constitue la matrice. La phase gazeuse est contenue dans des cavités ou alvéoles (cellules). [...] Le terme «plastique alvéolaire» synonyme de mousse plastique, est dérivé de la structure du matériau. Les plastiques alvéolaires peuvent avoir des alvéoles ouvertes ou des alvéoles fermées. Dans les mousses plastiques à alvéoles fermées, chaque alvéole (ayant une forme plus ou moins sphérique) est complètement enfermée par une mince paroi ou membrane en plastique, tandis que dans les plastiques alvéolaires à alvéoles ouvertes, les alvéoles individuelles sont reliées entre elles. 4, record 3, French, - plastique%20alv%C3%A9olaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes mousses plastiques, plastiques cellulaires et plastiques alvéolaires sont employés indifféremment, quelle que soit la nature de l'alvéole(ouverte ou fermée). Le terme «plastique expansé» désigne les matériaux à alvéoles fermées; le terme «éponge» sert parfois à désigner les plastiques alvéolaires à alvéoles ouvertes(par exemple, le caoutchouc spongieux). 4, record 3, French, - plastique%20alv%C3%A9olaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mousse : nom donné à certaines matières plastiques ou certains élastomères quand ils sont présentés sous une forme cellulaire (par ex. caoutchouc mousse). 5, record 3, French, - plastique%20alv%C3%A9olaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Autrefois masculin le terme «alvéole» est maintenant de genre féminin. 6, record 3, French, - plastique%20alv%C3%A9olaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
plastique alvéolaire; plastique expansé : termes et définition normalisés par l’ISO. 7, record 3, French, - plastique%20alv%C3%A9olaire
Record 3, Key term(s)
- plastique mousse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales plásticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- plástico celular
1, record 3, Spanish, pl%C3%A1stico%20celular
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- plástico expandido 2, record 3, Spanish, pl%C3%A1stico%20expandido
correct, masculine noun
- plástico espumado 2, record 3, Spanish, pl%C3%A1stico%20espumado
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plástico cuya densidad se reduce por la presencia de numerosas cavidades pequeñas (celdas), interconectadas o no, dispersas por toda la masa. 2, record 3, Spanish, - pl%C3%A1stico%20celular
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Raw Materials (Rubber)
- Rubber
- Textile Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- foam rubber
1, record 4, English, foam%20rubber
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sponge rubber 2, record 4, English, sponge%20rubber
correct, standardized
- cellular rubber 3, record 4, English, cellular%20rubber
correct, standardized
- latex foam 4, record 4, English, latex%20foam
correct, standardized
- rubber foam 5, record 4, English, rubber%20foam
correct
- foam latex 6, record 4, English, foam%20latex
correct
- rubber sponge 5, record 4, English, rubber%20sponge
correct, see observation
- air-foam rubber 7, record 4, English, air%2Dfoam%20rubber
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spongy rubber of fine texture made from latex by foaming (as by whipping) before vulcanization and used especially in mattresses, cushions and upholstery. 8, record 4, English, - foam%20rubber
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The seat warmer is an indispensable article for all winter sports. Made of air-foam rubber covered with nylon. It assures a remarkable insulation and impermeability... 7, record 4, English, - foam%20rubber
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rubber sponge : Foamed, flexible rubber, produced by beating air into unvulcanized latex, or by incorporating a gas-producing ingredient (such as sodium bicarbonate) into a strongly masticated rubber stock; used for comfort cushioning, packaging and shock insulation. 5, record 4, English, - foam%20rubber
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
foam rubber; sponge rubber; cellular rubber; latex foam: terms standardized by ISO [International Organization for Standardization]. 9, record 4, English, - foam%20rubber
Record 4, Key term(s)
- foamed rubber
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matières premières (Caoutchouc)
- Caoutchouc
- Industries du textile
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- caoutchouc mousse
1, record 4, French, caoutchouc%20mousse
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- caoutchouc cellulaire 2, record 4, French, caoutchouc%20cellulaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- mousse de latex 3, record 4, French, mousse%20de%20latex
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- caoutchouc spongieux 4, record 4, French, caoutchouc%20spongieux
correct, masculine noun
- éponge de caoutchouc 5, record 4, French, %C3%A9ponge%20de%20caoutchouc
correct, feminine noun
- écume latex 6, record 4, French, %C3%A9cume%20latex
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit obtenu par vulcanisation du caoutchouc avec adjonction d’air ou de substances dégageant un gaz, spongieux, doux, léger et élastique, il est utilisé dans la confection des rembourrages, matelas, etcetera. 5, record 4, French, - caoutchouc%20mousse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si les lacunes qu'il contient communiquent entre elles et sont de dimensions assez grandes, le produit prend le nom d’éponge de caoutchouc, en raison de sa ressemblance avec l'éponge naturelle. 5, record 4, French, - caoutchouc%20mousse
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
caoutchouc mousse; caoutchouc cellulaire; mousse de latex: termes normalisés par ISO [Organisation internationale de normalisation]. 7, record 4, French, - caoutchouc%20mousse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materias primas (Caucho)
- Caucho
- Industrias textiles
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- gomaespuma
1, record 4, Spanish, gomaespuma
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- espuma de goma 2, record 4, Spanish, espuma%20de%20goma
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Producto industrial de látex o sintético, esponjoso y blando. 1, record 4, Spanish, - gomaespuma
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-05-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Postal Service Operation
- Postage Stamps and Stamp Cancelling
- Machinery
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ink sponge rubber roller
1, record 5, English, ink%20sponge%20rubber%20roller
officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ink sponge rubber roller: Term officially approved by the Postal Mechanization Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 5, English, - ink%20sponge%20rubber%20roller
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation postale
- Timbres et oblitération
- Machines
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rouleau encreur en caoutchouc éponge
1, record 5, French, rouleau%20encreur%20en%20caoutchouc%20%C3%A9ponge
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rouleau encreur en caoutchouc éponge : Terme uniformisé par le comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie de la mécanisation postale. 2, record 5, French, - rouleau%20encreur%20en%20caoutchouc%20%C3%A9ponge
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1983-11-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- printer pad 1, record 6, English, printer%20pad
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Printer Pad. Non-skid sponge rubber protects furniture. 1, record 6, English, - printer%20pad
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tapis d’imprimante 1, record 6, French, tapis%20d%26rsquo%3Bimprimante
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tapis d’imprimante. En caoutchouc éponge protégeant les meubles. 1, record 6, French, - tapis%20d%26rsquo%3Bimprimante
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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