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GRAISSAGE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Lubrication Technology
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lubrication
1, record 1, English, lubrication
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The action aiming at reducing, using lubricants, wear and surface damage of metallic surfaces in relative motion. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 1, English, - lubrication
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lubrication: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - lubrication
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lubrication: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 1, English, - lubrication
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tribologie
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- graissage
1, record 1, French, graissage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lubrification 2, record 1, French, lubrification
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action visant à réduire, à l'aide de lubrifiants, l'usure et les détériorations superficielles de surfaces métalliques en mouvement relatif ainsi que la force de leur frottement. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 3, record 1, French, - graissage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans ce sens, le terme graissage est plus fréquent. 4, record 1, French, - graissage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lubrification : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 1, French, - graissage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
graissage; lubrication : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 1, French, - graissage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnica de lubricación
- Productos negros (Petróleo)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- lubricación
1, record 1, Spanish, lubricaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
- Seafood and Freshwater Food (Food Industries)
- Food Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- slime
1, record 2, English, slime
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- grease 1, record 2, English, grease
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
- Produits de mer et d'eau douce (Industr. alim.)
- Industrie de l'alimentation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- graissage
1, record 2, French, graissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- graisse 1, record 2, French, graisse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut de la surface d'un poisson légèrement salé, causé par une prolifération bactérienne, qui apparaît pendant l'égouttage ou à un autre moment si le poisson contient plus de 42% d'eau, et qui se traduit par l'apparition de mucus luisant, gris, jaune ou beige et d'une odeur putride caractéristique. 2, record 2, French, - graissage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) normalisé(s) par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie des pêches commerciales. 3, record 2, French, - graissage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pesca comercial
- Productos del mar y de agua dulce (Ind. alimentaria)
- Industria alimentaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- baba en la piel
1, record 2, Spanish, baba%20en%20la%20piel
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-03-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- greasing
1, record 3, English, greasing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities/equipment. 2, record 3, English, - greasing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tir (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- graissage
1, record 3, French, graissage
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 3, French, - graissage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- engrase
1, record 3, Spanish, engrase
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Aeroindustry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lubrication
1, record 4, English, lubrication
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lubrification
1, record 4, French, lubrification
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lubrification : terme uniformisé par le CUTA-Opérations aériennes. 2, record 4, French, - lubrification
Record 4, Key term(s)
- graissage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-03-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- scumming
1, record 5, English, scumming
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- greasing 1, record 5, English, greasing
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lithographic term referring to the press plate picking up ink in the non-printing areas for a variety of reasons; basically due to spots or areas not remaining desensitized. 2, record 5, English, - scumming
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Filling in of halftone dots, spreading of image and streaks are often caused by scumming. 2, record 5, English, - scumming
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- graissage
1, record 5, French, graissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Empâtement des reports offset, c.-à-d. adhérence anormale de l'encre sur les parties non imprimantes de la plaque offset souvent causée par une encre trop poisseuse ou par un manque d'humidité sur la plaque. 2, record 5, French, - graissage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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