TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
ROBINET CHASSE [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blow-down cock
1, record 1, English, blow%2Ddown%20cock
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blow down cock 2, record 1, English, blow%20down%20cock
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A boiler mounting whose function is] to remove sludge or sediments collected at the bottom-most point in the water space in a boiler, while the boiler is steaming. 3, record 1, English, - blow%2Ddown%20cock
Record 1, Key term(s)
- blowdown cock
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- robinet de chasse
1, record 1, French, robinet%20de%20chasse
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
robinet de chasse : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 2, record 1, French, - robinet%20de%20chasse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Obturadores y boquillas (Componentes mecánicos)
- Hornos y calderas (Calefacción)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- grifo de descarga
1, record 1, Spanish, grifo%20de%20descarga
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- flapper valve
1, record 2, English, flapper%20valve
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The flapper valve is a new concept in flushing of tanks as it eliminates lift wire, guides and flush ball. 2, record 2, English, - flapper%20valve
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flapper valve: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - flapper%20valve
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- robinet à clapet
1, record 2, French, robinet%20%C3%A0%20clapet
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le robinet à clapet est une conception nouvelle pour la chasse d’eau dans les réservoirs; il élimine en effet la tige de vidage à levier, les guides et le flotteur. 2, record 2, French, - robinet%20%C3%A0%20clapet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
robinet à clapet : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 2, French, - robinet%20%C3%A0%20clapet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- diaphragm-type flush valve
1, record 3, English, diaphragm%2Dtype%20flush%20valve
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diaphragm-type flush valve: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 2, record 3, English, - diaphragm%2Dtype%20flush%20valve
Record 3, Key term(s)
- diaphragm type flush valve
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Plomberie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- robinet de chasse à membrane
1, record 3, French, robinet%20de%20chasse%20%C3%A0%20membrane
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
robinet de chasse à membrane : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques(Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 3, French, - robinet%20de%20chasse%20%C3%A0%20membrane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flapper 1, record 4, English, flapper
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2" flapper flush valve for low closet tank with 1 x 11" A.B.S. overflow tube and body - vinyl flapper with integral float - stainless steel chain with lever and flapper hooks ... 2, record 4, English, - flapper
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- clapet
1, record 4, French, clapet
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Robinet de chasse de 2", type à clapet pour réservoir de chasse peu profond avec tube trop-plein et corps en ABS 1 x 11"-clapet en vinyl avec flotteur intégré-chaînette en acier inoxydable avec crochets pour clapet et levier [...] 2, record 4, French, - clapet
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aparatos sanitarios
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tapón
1, record 4, Spanish, tap%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- sopapa 1, record 4, Spanish, sopapa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-04-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flush valve
1, record 5, English, flush%20valve
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- flushing valve 2, record 5, English, flushing%20valve
correct
- flushometer 3, record 5, English, flushometer
correct
- flushometer valve 4, record 5, English, flushometer%20valve
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A valve supplying a precise quantity of water directly from the water-supply pipes, to flush a WC. 5, record 5, English, - flush%20valve
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A valve that discharges a fixed quantity of water when a handle is operated; used to flush toilets and urinals. 6, record 5, English, - flush%20valve
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- robinet de chasse
1, record 5, French, robinet%20de%20chasse
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- robinet de chasse d’eau 2, record 5, French, robinet%20de%20chasse%20%20d%26rsquo%3Beau
masculine noun
- soupape de chasse 3, record 5, French, soupape%20de%20chasse
correct, feminine noun
- soupape de vidange 4, record 5, French, soupape%20de%20vidange
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout robinet de chasse doit a) s’ouvrir complètement et se refermer parfaitement à la pression d’utilisation, b) effectuer son cycle de fonctionnement de façon automatique, c) être muni d’un régulateur de débit d’eau, et d) être muni d’un brise-vide. 5, record 5, French, - robinet%20de%20chasse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le siège de toute soupape de chasse, à l’intérieur d’un réservoir, doit assurer une fermeture hermétique, entre chaque usage. 3, record 5, French, - robinet%20de%20chasse
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-05-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- water supply spud 1, record 6, English, water%20supply%20spud
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- supply spud 1, record 6, English, supply%20spud
- supply connection 1, record 6, English, supply%20connection
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Same as the last two urinals shown on the previous page except that a concealed flush valve is used and the urinal has a back supply spud. 1, record 6, English, - water%20supply%20spud
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- raccord d’alimentation en eau
1, record 6, French, raccord%20d%26rsquo%3Balimentation%20en%20eau
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- raccord d’alimentation 1, record 6, French, raccord%20d%26rsquo%3Balimentation
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mêmes caractéristiques que les deux urinoirs précédents mais avec robinet de chasse et raccord d’alimentation par l'arrière. 1, record 6, French, - raccord%20d%26rsquo%3Balimentation%20en%20eau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-04-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Water Supply
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- flushing loop 1, record 7, English, flushing%20loop
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The operating mechanism performs two functions starting simultaneously: a. ... b. admitting water from the fresh water pressure line via the water valve to the flushing loop. 1, record 7, English, - flushing%20loop
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation en eau
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- boucle de chasse
1, record 7, French, boucle%20de%20chasse
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] b) admission d’eau provenant de la canalisation d’alimentation en eau fraîche, laquelle passe d’abord dans le robinet monté sur la boucle de chasse. 1, record 7, French, - boucle%20de%20chasse
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-03-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- diaphragm type direct flush valve
1, record 8, English, diaphragm%20type%20direct%20flush%20valve
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- diaphragm type flushing valve 1, record 8, English, diaphragm%20type%20flushing%20valve
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The diaphragm type flushing valve ... is a compact and efficient device for delivering water under pressure to the water closet bowl.... The diaphragm type direct flush valve is made up of two chambers separated by a relief valve. The upper chamber is directly connected to the main water supply by a small bypass, and the lower, or flushing chamber is connected to the (generally) 1 inch water supply line. 1, record 8, English, - diaphragm%20type%20direct%20flush%20valve
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- robinet de chasse directe du type à membrane
1, record 8, French, robinet%20de%20chasse%20directe%20du%20type%20%C3%A0%20membrane
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- robinet de chasse directe à membrane 1, record 8, French, robinet%20de%20chasse%20directe%20%C3%A0%20membrane
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le robinet de chasse directe à membrane comporte deux chambres séparées par une soupape de décharge. La chambre supérieure est reliée à la canalisation d’alimentation principale par l'intermédiaire d’une petite dérivation tandis que la chambre inférieure ou de chasse est reliée à la canalisation d’alimentation de 1 pouce(en général). 1, record 8, French, - robinet%20de%20chasse%20directe%20du%20type%20%C3%A0%20membrane
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1992-11-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- back water supply spud 1, record 9, English, back%20water%20supply%20spud
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- back supply spud 1, record 9, English, back%20supply%20spud
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Same as the last two urinals shown on the previous page except that a concealed flush valve is used and the urinal has a back supply spud. 1, record 9, English, - back%20water%20supply%20spud
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- raccord d’alimentation en eau à l’arrière
1, record 9, French, raccord%20d%26rsquo%3Balimentation%20en%20eau%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Barri%C3%A8re
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- raccord d’alimentation par l’arrière 1, record 9, French, raccord%20d%26rsquo%3Balimentation%20par%20l%26rsquo%3Barri%C3%A8re
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Même caractéristiques que les deux urinoirs précédents mais avec robinet de chasse et raccord d’alimentation par l'arrière. 1, record 9, French, - raccord%20d%26rsquo%3Balimentation%20en%20eau%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Barri%C3%A8re
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-03-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- direct flush valve
1, record 10, English, direct%20flush%20valve
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Device designed to discharge a predetermined quantity of water to fixtures for flushing purposes. 1, record 10, English, - direct%20flush%20valve
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- robinet de chasse directe
1, record 10, French, robinet%20de%20chasse%20directe
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- plumbing brass trim 1, record 11, English, plumbing%20brass%20trim
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plumbing brass trim: (...) Presto exposed chrome plated flush valve with oscillating handle, vacuum breaker and escutcheon. 1, record 11, English, - plumbing%20brass%20trim
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- robinetterie en laiton 1, record 11, French, robinetterie%20en%20laiton
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Robinetterie en laiton :(...) Presto, robinet de chasse exposé et chromé avec manette oscillante brise-vide-rosace. 1, record 11, French, - robinetterie%20en%20laiton
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- oscillating handle 1, record 12, English, oscillating%20handle
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Flush Valve for [top inlet wall hung urinal] - 451-VB Presto exposed chrome plated flush valve with oscillating handle, vacuum breaker and escutcheon. 1, record 12, English, - oscillating%20handle
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- manette oscillante 1, record 12, French, manette%20oscillante
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Robinet de chasse pour [urinoir mural alimenté par le dessus]-451-VB Presto, robinet de chasse chromé et exposé avec manette oscillante-brise-vide et rosace. 1, record 12, French, - manette%20oscillante
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- integral float 1, record 13, English, integral%20float
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2" flapper flush valve for low closet tank with 1 x 11" A.B.S. overflow tube and body - vinyl flapper with integral float - stainless steel chain with lever and flapper hooks (...) 1, record 13, English, - integral%20float
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- flotteur intégré 1, record 13, French, flotteur%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Robinet de chasse de 2", type à clapet pour réservoir de chasse peu profond avec tube trop-plein et corps en ABS 1 x 11"-clapet en vinyl avec flotteur intégré-chaînette en acier inoxydable avec crochets pour clapet et levier(...) 1, record 13, French, - flotteur%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- flapper hook 1, record 14, English, flapper%20hook
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2" flapper flush valve for low closet tank with 1 x 11" A.B.S. overflow tube and body - vinyl flapper with integral float - stainless steel chain with lever and flapper hooks (...) 1, record 14, English, - flapper%20hook
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- crochet pour clapet 1, record 14, French, crochet%20pour%20clapet
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Robinet de chasse de 2", type à clapet pour réservoir de chasse peu profond avec tube trop-plein et corps en ABS 1 x 11"-clapet en vinyl avec flotteur intégré-chaînette en acier inoxydable avec crochets pour clapet et levier(...) 1, record 14, French, - crochet%20pour%20clapet
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1982-01-29
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- low closet tank 1, record 15, English, low%20closet%20tank
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2" flapper flush valve for low closet tank with 1 x 11" A.B.S. overflow tube and body - vinyl flapper with integral float - stainless steel chain with lever and flapper hooks (...) 1, record 15, English, - low%20closet%20tank
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- réservoir de chasse peu profond 1, record 15, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20chasse%20peu%20profond
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Robinet de chasse de 2", type à clapet pour réservoir de chasse peu profond avec tube trop-plein et corps en ABS 1 x 11"-clapet en vinyl avec flotteur intégré-chaînette en acier inoxydable avec crochets pour clapet et levier(...) 1, record 15, French, - r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20chasse%20peu%20profond
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- pneumatic tank 1, record 16, English, pneumatic%20tank
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
automatic, seat-actuated -- for flushing. 1, record 16, English, - pneumatic%20tank
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- accumulateur d’air 1, record 16, French, accumulateur%20d%26rsquo%3Bair
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
robinet de chasse avec --. 1, record 16, French, - accumulateur%20d%26rsquo%3Bair
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Taps and Plumbing Accessories
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- volumeter
1, record 17, English, volumeter
specific
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--a type of flushometer valve. 1, record 17, English, - volumeter
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Robinetterie et accessoires
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- robinet de chasse
1, record 17, French, robinet%20de%20chasse
generic
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--. Ces robinets, directement alimentés en eau sous pression, assurent silencieusement des chasses énergiques, de débits réglables, ce qui permet de les adapter à la demande des diverses cuvettes ou sièges. 1, record 17, French, - robinet%20de%20chasse
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: