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FRAGILISATION [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-10-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Strength of Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- embrittlement
1, record 1, English, embrittlement
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- brittleness 2, record 1, English, brittleness
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The action of the vb. embrittle, or the result of such action; loss of ductility. 3, record 1, English, - embrittlement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the embrittlement of cotton in conventional processes was due to the use of an acid catalyst at a high temperature. 3, record 1, English, - embrittlement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The fiber and fabrics from PBI retain their flexibility, dimensional stability, and significant strength without embrittlement even when exposed to flame or extreme heat. 2, record 1, English, - embrittlement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Random cross-linking in manufactured polymers is undesirable and leads to brittleness and loss of tensile strength. 2, record 1, English, - embrittlement
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fragilisation
1, record 1, French, fragilisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait d'être rendu [...] fragile. 2, record 1, French, - fragilisation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les propriétés des matériaux soumis aux températures extrêmes des liquides cryogéniques sont radicalement modifiées et parfois de manière inattendue (contrainte thermique et fragilisation). 3, record 1, French, - fragilisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Deterioration of Metals
- Plastics Industry
- Aeroindustry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- embrittlement
1, record 2, English, embrittlement
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Loss in ductility of metal caused by physical or chemical change. 2, record 2, English, - embrittlement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Reduction or loss of ductility or toughness in a metal or plastic with little change in other mechanical properties. 3, record 2, English, - embrittlement
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Altération des métaux
- Industrie des plastiques
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fragilisation
1, record 2, French, fragilisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- accroissement de la fragilité 2, record 2, French, accroissement%20de%20la%20fragilit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perte de ductilité du métal causée par un changement physique ou chimique. 3, record 2, French, - fragilisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
action de rendre fragile. 4, record 2, French, - fragilisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Diminution de la ductilité d'un métal ou d'un alliage produite par des modifications de sa structure ou de ses conditions d'emploi. 5, record 2, French, - fragilisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fragilisation. Terme uniformisé par le CUTA Maintenance. 6, record 2, French, - fragilisation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Rheology
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Strength of Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fragilization 1, record 3, English, fragilization
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Rhéologie
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fragilisation
1, record 3, French, fragilisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de rendre fragile. 2, record 3, French, - fragilisation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Action de fragiliser, de rendre fragile [...] 3, record 3, French, - fragilisation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fragiliser quelque chose, un matériau, le rendre fragile, en augmenter la fragilité. 3, record 3, French, - fragilisation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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