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NODULE CORROSION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tubercule
1, record 1, English, tubercule
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tubercle 2, record 1, English, tubercle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small knob or button of rust formed on the inside of an iron pipe. 3, record 1, English, - tubercule
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tuberculation is caused by the deposition and growth of insoluble iron compounds inside a pipe . ... Tubercles may become so large and decrease the capacity in the pipe.... 4, record 1, English, - tubercule
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tubercule de rouille
1, record 1, French, tubercule%20de%20rouille
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- champignon de rouille 1, record 1, French, champignon%20de%20rouille
correct, masculine noun
- pustule 2, record 1, French, pustule
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nodule formé lors de la corrosion des métaux ferreux. 1, record 1, French, - tubercule%20de%20rouille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans un circuit fermé de 200m, comportant des canalisations de 2 à 10cm de diamètre, la corrosion s’est manifestée sous forme de pustules de 1 à 2cm, rouges en périphérie, noires au centre. 2, record 1, French, - tubercule%20de%20rouille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1990-04-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- corrosion nodule
1, record 2, English, corrosion%20nodule
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nodule de corrosion
1, record 2, French, nodule%20de%20corrosion
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- protubérance de corrosion 1, record 2, French, protub%C3%A9rance%20de%20corrosion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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