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FORMATION FLAQUES [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-11-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ponding
1, record 1, English, ponding
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The collection of rain water in shallow pools on the top surface of roofing. 2, record 1, English, - ponding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certain roofs are designed to hold a shallow depth of water over the whole roof surface for evaporative cooling in summer often with a water supply to the roof, called ponded roofs. 2, record 1, English, - ponding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- formation de flaques
1, record 1, French, formation%20de%20flaques
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accumulation d'eau en flaques peu profondes à la surface de la couverture. 2, record 1, French, - formation%20de%20flaques
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains toits sont conçus pour que l'eau s'accumule sur toute la surface en une nappe peu profonde servant d'agent refroidisseur en été et de pare-feu. 2, record 1, French, - formation%20de%20flaques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-07-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ponding
1, record 2, English, ponding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ponding must be prevented to avoid extending exposure from spillage. 1, record 2, English, - ponding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- formation de flaques
1, record 2, French, formation%20de%20flaques
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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