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FROTTEMENT [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Painting (Arts)
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rubbing
1, record 1, English, rubbing
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The repeated contact with a surface resulting in a compression or loss of material that changes its appearance, usually its gloss or its colour. 1, record 1, English, - rubbing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peinture (Arts)
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- frottement
1, record 1, French, frottement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contact répété avec une surface qui entraîne une compression ou une perte de matériau et qui, ce faisant, modifie l'apparence de la surface en altérant habituellement son lustre ou sa couleur. 1, record 1, French, - frottement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- scuffing
1, record 2, English, scuffing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - scuffing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- frottement
1, record 2, French, frottement
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - frottement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-01-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chafing
1, record 3, English, chafing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The wire bundle did not rub completely through the tubing ... but enough chafing occurred to cause the tube to rupture under pressure. 2, record 3, English, - chafing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Wire chafing in aircraft leads to exposed wiring that can short out to the airframe or to other similarly worn wires. 3, record 3, English, - chafing
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chafe: To rub so as to abrade or injure the surface. 4, record 3, English, - chafing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- frottement
1, record 3, French, frottement
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
Le frottement peut provoquer l'abrasion ou l'usure de la surface. 2, record 3, French, - frottement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
frottement : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères et Maintenance. 3, record 3, French, - frottement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
User par frottement. 4, record 3, French, - frottement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- friction
1, record 4, English, friction
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rubbing of the surface of one body against that of another. 1, record 4, English, - friction
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- frottement
1, record 4, French, frottement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de deux corps en contact et en mouvement l'un par rapport à l'autre ou dont l'un se déplace par rapport à l'autre. 1, record 4, French, - frottement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-12-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Lubrication Technology
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- friction
1, record 5, English, friction
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resistance to sliding, a property of the interface between two solid bodies in contact. 2, record 5, English, - friction
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When friction is present, heat is produced. 3, record 5, English, - friction
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tribologie
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- friction
1, record 5, French, friction
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- frottement 2, record 5, French, frottement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résistance que présentent deux surfaces en contact à un mouvement de l'une par rapport à l'autre. 3, record 5, French, - friction
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Résistance passive qui s'oppose au mouvement relatif de deux corps en contact ou l'empêche tout à fait. 4, record 5, French, - friction
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mot frottement s'applique aussi bien au phénomène physique qu'aux forces qui en résultent. 4, record 5, French, - friction
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
friction; frottement : termes acceptés par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 5, record 5, French, - friction
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnica de lubricación
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- fricción
1, record 5, Spanish, fricci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- rozamiento 1, record 5, Spanish, rozamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resistencia que se opone al deslizamiento o la rodadura de la superficie de un cuerpo sobre la de otro. 2, record 5, Spanish, - fricci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-12-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Lubrication Technology
- Aeroindustry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rubbing 1, record 6, English, rubbing
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rubbed: To move with pressure or friction against another part - such as compressor rub. 2, record 6, English, - rubbing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tribologie
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- friction
1, record 6, French, friction
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- frottement 1, record 6, French, frottement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résistance à un mouvement relatif entre des surfaces de contact. 2, record 6, French, - friction
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Force qui s'oppose au glissement d'une surface sur une autre. 2, record 6, French, - friction
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
friction et frottement : termes acceptés par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 3, record 6, French, - friction
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnica de lubricación
- Industria aeronáutica
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- rozamiento
1, record 6, Spanish, rozamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Resistencia que se opone al movimiento relativo entre dos cuerpos en contacto. 1, record 6, Spanish, - rozamiento
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-10-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- frictional force
1, record 7, English, frictional%20force
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- force of friction 2, record 7, English, force%20of%20friction
- friction 3, record 7, English, friction
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mechanical resistive force offered by one medium or body to the relative motion of a second medium or body in contact with the first. 4, record 7, English, - frictional%20force
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- force de frottement
1, record 7, French, force%20de%20frottement
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- frottement 2, record 7, French, frottement
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force résultant de la corrélation des fluctuations du vent horizontal avec sa composante verticale. Elle a pour effet de créer un couple ralentisseur, ou accélérateur, sur les différents anneaux atmosphériques. 3, record 7, French, - force%20de%20frottement
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette force n'intervient qu'au sol ou dans les basses couches de l'atmosphère. Elle tend principalement à ralentir la vitesse du vent. 4, record 7, French, - force%20de%20frottement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- rozamiento
1, record 7, Spanish, rozamiento
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- fricción 1, record 7, Spanish, fricci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fuerza mecánica con que se opone un medio o un cuerpo al movimiento relativo de otro medio o cuerpo en contacto con el primero. 1, record 7, Spanish, - rozamiento
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-11-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Paper Manufacturing Processes
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- scuffing
1, record 8, English, scuffing
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The raising of the fibres on the surface of a paper or paperboard when one piece is rubbed against another or comes in contact with a rough surface. 1, record 8, English, - scuffing
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Paper is more susceptible to scuffing when wet. 1, record 8, English, - scuffing
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du papier
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- frottement
1, record 8, French, frottement
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- éraillement 2, record 8, French, %C3%A9raillement
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- rub
1, record 9, English, rub
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The very slightest of wear on a coin at its highest points of relief or where the lustre has been destroyed; it is caused by light friction as in loose coin storage or even by light circulation. 1, record 9, English, - rub
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally, rub is claimed only if it can be detected without using magnification and where the lustre is clearly broken. On toned coins that are generally dark, a very slight lighter tone at the highest point does not necessarily mean the lustre has been broken; a thinning of the transparent film that gives the perception of colour may have occurred but not to the point where the lustre has been touched. 1, record 9, English, - rub
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See related term: thin film light interference. 1, record 9, English, - rub
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- frottement
1, record 9, French, frottement
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-02-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- friction rub
1, record 10, English, friction%20rub
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- rub 2, record 10, English, rub
correct
- friction sound 2, record 10, English, friction%20sound
correct
- friction 2, record 10, English, friction
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sound heard on auscultation produced by the rubbing of two dry or roughened surfaces, such as inflamed serous surfaces, upon each other. 1, record 10, English, - friction%20rub
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Can be seen in many rheumatic diseases, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc. 3, record 10, English, - friction%20rub
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "friction rub" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 4, record 10, English, - friction%20rub
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- frottement
1, record 10, French, frottement
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bruit provoqué par le glissement l'un sur l'autre de deux feuillets séreux inflammatoires, évoquant selon l'intensité un froissement de cheveux, ou un crissement de cuir neuf. 1, record 10, French, - frottement
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Peut s'observer dans plusieurs maladies rhumatismales telles que la polyarthrite rhumatoïde, le lupus érythémateux disséminé, etc. 2, record 10, French, - frottement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- roce
1, record 10, Spanish, roce
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- fricción 1, record 10, Spanish, fricci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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