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GILSONITE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Petroleum Asphalts
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gilsonite
1, record 1, English, gilsonite
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- uintaite 2, record 1, English, uintaite
correct
- uintahite 3, record 1, English, uintahite
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Uintaite is a naturally occurring asphaltite, glossy black in appearance, solid hydrocarbon resin with a low specific gravity. It occurs in nature in a very pure state, compared to other asphalts, and has softening points ranging from 300° to 450°F(150º-232ºC). 4, record 1, English, - gilsonite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gilsonite: a trademark of American Gilsonite Company. 5, record 1, English, - gilsonite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gilsonite: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 1, English, - gilsonite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Bitumes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gilsonite
1, record 1, French, gilsonite
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- uintahite 2, record 1, French, uintahite
correct, feminine noun
- uintaïte 2, record 1, French, uinta%C3%AFte
correct, feminine noun
- uintaite 3, record 1, French, uintaite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variété d'asphalte originaire de l'Utah. 4, record 1, French, - gilsonite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gilsonite : marque de commerce de la société American Gilsonite Company. 5, record 1, French, - gilsonite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gilsonite : terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR et reproduits avec son autorisation. 6, record 1, French, - gilsonite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
gilsonite : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 1, French, - gilsonite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Asfaltos de petróleo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gilsonita
1, record 1, Spanish, gilsonita
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variedad de asfalto muy duro que resulta de la oxidación del petróleo; se encuentra en forma de filones y placas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - gilsonita
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Material asfáltico existente únicamente en Utah y Colorado. Uno de los betunes naturales más puros. Combustible. Tóxico e irritante. 3, record 1, Spanish, - gilsonita
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Petroleum Asphalts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Gilsonite®
1, record 2, English, Gilsonite%C2%AE
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A trademark of American Gilsonite Company. 2, record 2, English, - Gilsonite%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Gilsonite
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Bitumes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Gilsonite®
1, record 2, French, Gilsonite%C2%AE
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Marque de commerce de la société American Gilsonite Company. 2, record 2, French, - Gilsonite%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Gilsonite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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