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QUENOUILLE [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Peat and Peat Bogs
- Ecosystems
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- peat bog species
1, record 1, English, peat%20bog%20species
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- peatbog species 2, record 1, English, peatbog%20species
correct
- bog species 3, record 1, English, bog%20species
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ditches that are not filled up to the peat surface or where peat is not compacted will create shallow, more humid depressions with related peat bog species. 4, record 1, English, - peat%20bog%20species
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tourbières
- Écosystèmes
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- espèce tourbicole
1, record 1, French, esp%C3%A8ce%20tourbicole
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les dépressions ont été inondées pendant une partie de l'année, entravant ainsi les efforts de revégétalisation par les espèces tourbicoles et favorisant l'envahissement par la quenouille. 2, record 1, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20tourbicole
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Turberas
- Ecosistemas
- Parques y jardines botánicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- especie de turbera
1, record 1, Spanish, especie%20de%20turbera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las turberas de la región andina almacenan cerca de 100 veces más de carbono que todos los bosques tropicales del mundo, siendo el aguaje la principal especie de turbera tropical. 1, record 1, Spanish, - especie%20de%20turbera
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-12-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- blue cattail
1, record 2, English, blue%20cattail
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- blue cat-tail 2, record 2, English, blue%20cat%2Dtail
correct
- hybrid cattail 3, record 2, English, hybrid%20cattail
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Typhaceae. 4, record 2, English, - blue%20cattail
Record 2, Key term(s)
- hybrid cat-tail
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- quenouille glauque
1, record 2, French, quenouille%20glauque
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- massette glauque 2, record 2, French, massette%20glauque
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante de la famille des Typhaceae. 3, record 2, French, - quenouille%20glauque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-06-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- distaff
1, record 3, English, distaff
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The distaff ... is a long stick, sometimes forked, around which flax is wound and held in preparation for spinning it. Flax is an incredibly long fiber, and having it stored on the distaff makes it easier to spin. Distaffs can also be wound with wool or tow ... 1, record 3, English, - distaff
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- quenouille
1, record 3, French, quenouille
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâton [...] dont l’extrémité supérieure est garnie d’une touffe de matière textile brute (chanvre, lin, soie, coton, laine) destinée à être filée au fuseau ou au rouet. 1, record 3, French, - quenouille
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- distaff
1, record 4, English, distaff
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distaff: an item in the "Textileworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 4, English, - distaff
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- quenouille
1, record 4, French, quenouille
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quenouille : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de travail du textile» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 4, French, - quenouille
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-03-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Foundry Practice
- Equipment and Plant (Metallurgy)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bottom-pour ladle
1, record 5, English, bottom%2Dpour%20ladle
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- stopper ladle 2, record 5, English, stopper%20ladle
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A steel ladle from which metal flows through a nozzle situated at the bottom. 3, record 5, English, - bottom%2Dpour%20ladle
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ladle : A vessel lined with refractory material that can be used for holding molten metal after tapping or for transporting metal to the moulds in a foundry. Ladles may be designed either for lip or bottom pouring. 4, record 5, English, - bottom%2Dpour%20ladle
Record 5, Key term(s)
- bottom tap ladle
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fonderie
- Équipement et matériels (Métallurgie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- poche à quenouille
1, record 5, French, poche%20%C3%A0%20quenouille
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quenouille : Ensemble manœuvrable constitué d’une tige métallique protégée par des viroles et terminée par un tampon réfractaire destiné à obturer la busette au fond d’une poche, d’un bassin ou d’un répartiteur rempli de métal liquide. 2, record 5, French, - poche%20%C3%A0%20quenouille
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-11-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Plant Diseases
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- choke
1, record 6, English, choke
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- cattail disease 2, record 6, English, cattail%20disease
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fungous disease of grasses caused by Epichloe typhina, family Clavicipataceae, characterized by the whitish body of fungus which surrounds grass stems like the spike of a cattail plant. 3, record 6, English, - choke
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des plantes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- quenouille
1, record 6, French, quenouille
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un fin manchon blanc ceinturant les tiges et gaines des graminées au-dessus des derniers nœuds, causé par le champignon Épichloë typhina. 1, record 6, French, - quenouille
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- common cattail
1, record 7, English, common%20cattail
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- broad-leaved cat-tail 2, record 7, English, broad%2Dleaved%20cat%2Dtail
correct
- broadleaf cattail 3, record 7, English, broadleaf%20cattail
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A plant of the family Typhaceae. 4, record 7, English, - common%20cattail
Record 7, Key term(s)
- broadleaved cattail
- common cat-tail
- broad-leaf cattail
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- quenouille à feuilles larges
1, record 7, French, quenouille%20%C3%A0%20feuilles%20larges
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- typha à feuilles larges 2, record 7, French, typha%20%C3%A0%20feuilles%20larges
correct, masculine noun
- massette à larges feuilles 3, record 7, French, massette%20%C3%A0%20larges%20feuilles
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plante aquatique ou lacustre, vivace, à rhizomes rameux de la famille des Typhacées. 2, record 7, French, - quenouille%20%C3%A0%20feuilles%20larges
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
quenouille à feuilles larges : nom à privilégier selon l'Inventaire des mauvaises herbes du Canada(2003). 4, record 7, French, - quenouille%20%C3%A0%20feuilles%20larges
Record 7, Key term(s)
- quenouille à larges feuilles
- massette à feuilles larges
- typha à larges feuilles
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- espadaña de hojas anchas
1, record 7, Spanish, espada%C3%B1a%20de%20hojas%20anchas
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- anea 1, record 7, Spanish, anea
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- narrow-leaved cattail
1, record 8, English, narrow%2Dleaved%20cattail
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- narrowleaf cattail 2, record 8, English, narrowleaf%20cattail
correct, United States
- narrow-leaved cat-tail 3, record 8, English, narrow%2Dleaved%20cat%2Dtail
correct
- lesser bulrush 2, record 8, English, lesser%20bulrush
correct, Great Britain
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A weed of the family Typhaceae. 4, record 8, English, - narrow%2Dleaved%20cattail
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
narrow-leaved cattail: preferred common name in the Inventory of Canadian Agricultural Weeds (2003). 2, record 8, English, - narrow%2Dleaved%20cattail
Record 8, Key term(s)
- narrow-leaf cat tail
- narrowleaf cat-tail
- narrow-leaved cat tail
- narrow-leaf cattail
- narrowleaf cat tail
- narrow-leaf cat-tail
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- quenouille à feuilles étroites
1, record 8, French, quenouille%20%C3%A0%20feuilles%20%C3%A9troites
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- massette à feuilles étroites 2, record 8, French, massette%20%C3%A0%20feuilles%20%C3%A9troites
correct, feminine noun
- typha à feuilles étroites 3, record 8, French, typha%20%C3%A0%20feuilles%20%C3%A9troites
correct, feminine noun
- petite massette 2, record 8, French, petite%20massette
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mauvaise herbe de la famille des Typhacées. 4, record 8, French, - quenouille%20%C3%A0%20feuilles%20%C3%A9troites
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
quenouille à feuilles étroites : nom à privilégier selon l'Inventaire des mauvaises herbes du Canada(2003). 2, record 8, French, - quenouille%20%C3%A0%20feuilles%20%C3%A9troites
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
- Steel
- Casting and Patternmaking (Metal Processing)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- stopper rod
1, record 9, English, stopper%20rod
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- stopper 2, record 9, English, stopper
correct, see observation
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device in a bottom-pour ladle for controlling the flow of metal through the nozzle into a mold. The stopper rod consists of a steel rod, protective refractory sleeves, and a graphite stopper head. 1, record 9, English, - stopper%20rod
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Occasionally, in the United Kingdom, "stopper" can mean the whole stopper-rod assembly, when "stopper end" is used for the bottom unit. 3, record 9, English, - stopper%20rod
Record 9, Key term(s)
- stopper-rod assembly
- ladle stopper
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
- Acier
- Moulage et modelage des métaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- quenouille
1, record 9, French, quenouille
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tige recouverte de réfractaire dont l’extrémité, appelée tampon, sert à obturer totalement ou en partie l’orifice de coulée d’une poche. 2, record 9, French, - quenouille
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-11-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cyanobacterial mat
1, record 10, English, cyanobacterial%20mat
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eutrophic streams and lakes have seen major changes in vegetation, with the floating "cyanobacterial/algal mats", and spread of bullrushes and cattails (often in dense almost pure stands) thus having a major impact upon littoral zone and deeper water ecosystems. 1, record 10, English, - cyanobacterial%20mat
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tapis de cyanobactéries
1, record 10, French, tapis%20de%20cyanobact%C3%A9ries
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des tapis de cyanobactéries et d’algues apparaissent graduellement à la surface des eaux, et la scirpe et la quenouille prolifèrent, souvent au point de former des peuplements denses presque purs. 1, record 10, French, - tapis%20de%20cyanobact%C3%A9ries
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-11-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
- Equipment and Plant (Metallurgy)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- rod cover 1, record 11, English, rod%20cover
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- sleeve 2, record 11, English, sleeve
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the refractory units protecting the stopper rod. 1, record 11, English, - rod%20cover
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
- Équipement et matériels (Métallurgie)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- virole de quenouille
1, record 11, French, virole%20de%20quenouille
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- manchon 1, record 11, French, manchon
masculine noun
- virole 2, record 11, French, virole
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une des pièces réfractaires qui protège la tige de quenouille. 1, record 11, French, - virole%20de%20quenouille
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-06-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Plant (Metallurgy)
- Foundry Practice
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- stopper head
1, record 12, English, stopper%20head
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- stopper 2, record 12, English, stopper
correct
- stopper end 3, record 12, English, stopper%20end
correct
- plug 4, record 12, English, plug
noun
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The stopper rod consists of a steel rod, protective refractory sleeves, and a graphite stopper head. 1, record 12, English, - stopper%20head
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Occasionally, in the United Kingdom, "stopper" can mean the whole stopper-rod assembly, when "stopper end" is used for the bottom unit. 3, record 12, English, - stopper%20head
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et matériels (Métallurgie)
- Fonderie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- tampon de quenouille
1, record 12, French, tampon%20de%20quenouille
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- boulet 1, record 12, French, boulet
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-04-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
- Iron and Steel
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- spout
1, record 13, English, spout
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- snout 1, record 13, English, snout
correct
- nozzle 1, record 13, English, nozzle
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
- Sidérurgie
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- busette de coulée
1, record 13, French, busette%20de%20coul%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Busette : Garnissage, en matières réfractaires de l'orifice intérieur d’une poche de coulée où vient appuyer la quenouille. 2, record 13, French, - busette%20de%20coul%C3%A9e
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1995-11-30
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Industry
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Metal Extrusion
- Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- feed bush
1, record 14, English, feed%20bush
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- dispensing nozzle 2, record 14, English, dispensing%20nozzle
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Industrie des plastiques
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Extrusion (Métallurgie)
- Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- busette
1, record 14, French, busette
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Orifice en réfractaire d’une poche à quenouille, d’une tuyère permettant la coulée d’une matière extrudée. 2, record 14, French, - busette
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1991-10-07
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Quantum Statistics
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Quenouille's test
1, record 15, English, Quenouille%27s%20test
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Statistique quantique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- test de Quenouille
1, record 15, French, test%20de%20Quenouille
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1991-10-03
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- medial test
1, record 16, English, medial%20test
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- test de Quenouille
1, record 16, French, test%20de%20Quenouille
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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