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EPAISSISSANT [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Beverages
- Chocolate and Confectionery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- thickener
1, record 1, English, thickener
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- thickening agent 2, record 1, English, thickening%20agent
correct
- bodying agent 3, record 1, English, bodying%20agent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hydrophilic substance, of natural or synthetic origin, used to increase the viscosity of liquids, as well as to facilitate the setting and maintain the stability of emulsions. 4, record 1, English, - thickener
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, starch, polyvinyl alcohol, etc. are used in bread-making, pastry, confectionery, candy. 4, record 1, English, - thickener
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Boissons (Industrie de l'alimentation)
- Confiserie et chocolaterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épaississant
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- agent épaississant 2, record 1, French, agent%20%C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit hydrophile, d'origine naturelle ou synthétique, utilisé pour augmenter la viscosité d'un liquide et favoriser la prise ou le maintien des émulsions. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On peut citer la fécule, l'amidon, l'alcool polyvinylique, etc. employés en boulangerie, pâtisserie, confiserie. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record 1, Key term(s)
- agent de consistance
- agent d’épaississement
- épaississeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Bebidas
- Productos de confitería y chocolatería
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- espesante
1, record 1, Spanish, espesante
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- agente espesante 2, record 1, Spanish, agente%20espesante
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-07-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thickener
1, record 2, English, thickener
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bodying agent 2, record 2, English, bodying%20agent
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An additive used to thicken (increase viscosity) or to modify the rheology of a coating. 2, record 2, English, - thickener
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- agent épaississant
1, record 2, French, agent%20%C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Adjuvant susceptible de provoquer l'augmentation de la consistance des produits. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 2, record 2, French, - agent%20%C3%A9paississant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent épaississant : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR. 3, record 2, French, - agent%20%C3%A9paississant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pinturas y barnices (Industrias)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- espesante
1, record 2, Spanish, espesante
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-11-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thickener 1, record 3, English, thickener
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the special case of the textile industry (combing, dyeing, printing) two-stage purification is often necessary (...) The B.O.D. results from the natural or synthetic raw materials (stiffeners, thickeners, sizes) but the C.O.D. is often very high due to the presence of various dyes or detergents. 1, record 3, English, - thickener
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épaississant
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le cas particulier de l'industrie textile (peignage, teintures, impressions), il y a aussi souvent la nécessité d'épurer en deux phases [...] La D.B.O. provient des matières premières naturelles ou synthétiques (apprêts, épaississants, encollages) mais souvent la D.C.O. est très élevée et correspond à différents colorants ou détergents. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- espesante
1, record 3, Spanish, espesante
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disolución coloidal que sirve de soporte a los tintes usados para imprimir los tejidos estampados. 1, record 3, Spanish, - espesante
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-01-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- synthetic thickener
1, record 4, English, synthetic%20thickener
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The behaviour of synthetic thickeners is very different from that of a natural thickener; these synthetic thickeners have a pseudo-plastic rheology and therefore recover their initial viscosity after enduring a mechanical stress. 1, record 4, English, - synthetic%20thickener
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épaississant synthétique
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9paississant%20synth%C3%A9tique
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Épaississants synthétiques [...] ces derniers suivent une rhéologie pseudo plastique ce qui signifie que sous contraintes mécaniques la viscosité de la pâte se modifie. Cette caracteristique est tout à fait réversible avec l'arrêt de la contrainte : la viscosite initiale étant retrouvée. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9paississant%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-01-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- natural thickener
1, record 5, English, natural%20thickener
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The behaviour of synthetic thickeners is very different from that of a natural thickener... 1, record 5, English, - natural%20thickener
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- épaississant naturel
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9paississant%20naturel
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Épaississants naturels [...] constitués de dérivés de guar d'amidon de tamarin ou d'alginate [...] Il est très facile à l'aide d'un rhéomètre de quantifier le comportement d'un épaississant naturel gonflé lorsqu'il est soumis à différentes conditions de cisaillement ... 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9paississant%20naturel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-01-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- thickener in powder form
1, record 6, English, thickener%20in%20powder%20form
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Thickeners in powder form ... offering a practical advantage in that they do not emit in the atmosphere volatile organic matters. 1, record 6, English, - thickener%20in%20powder%20form
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- épaississant en poudre
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9paississant%20en%20poudre
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-09-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
- Black Products (Petroleum)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- thickener
1, record 7, English, thickener
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- thickening agent 2, record 7, English, thickening%20agent
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Product which, when mixed with a lubricating oil or grease,increases its viscosity or consistency. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 7, English, - thickener
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thickener: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 7, English, - thickener
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
- Produits noirs (Pétrole)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- épaississant
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit qui, mélangé à une huile ou graisse lubrifiante, en augmente la viscosité ou la consistance. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épaississant : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 7, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petróleo bruto y derivados
- Productos negros (Petróleo)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- espesante
1, record 7, Spanish, espesante
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-08-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- cyclone thickener
1, record 8, English, cyclone%20thickener
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- thickener cyclone 2, record 8, English, thickener%20cyclone
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for thickening by centrifugal means, in which the concentrated suspension is discharged from the apex of the vessel, while the bulk of the water is eliminated at the overflow orifice. 3, record 8, English, - cyclone%20thickener
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cyclone épaississeur
1, record 8, French, cyclone%20%C3%A9paississeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- appareil épaississant à cyclone 2, record 8, French, appareil%20%C3%A9paississant%20%C3%A0%20cyclone
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif destiné à épaissir par l'action centrifuge dans lequel la suspension concentrée est déchargée du sommet du récipient tandis que la masse de l'eau est éliminée par le trop plein. 2, record 8, French, - cyclone%20%C3%A9paississeur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Hydrocyclone utilisé pour opérer l'épaississage d'une pulpe. 1, record 8, French, - cyclone%20%C3%A9paississeur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Oil Drilling
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- extender
1, record 9, English, extender
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance added to drilling muds to increase their viscosity without having to add more clay or viscosity-building material. 1, record 9, English, - extender
Record 9, Key term(s)
- viscosity-extending agent
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- épaississant
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Additif destiné à augmenter la viscosité des boues de forage. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-03-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
- Plastics Industry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- thickening agent
1, record 10, English, thickening%20agent
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- thickener 2, record 10, English, thickener
correct, standardized
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A compounding ingredient used in small quantities to increase the viscosity of latex or latex mix. [Definition standardized by ISO]. 3, record 10, English, - thickening%20agent
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thickener: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 10, English, - thickening%20agent
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
- Industrie des plastiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- épaississant
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- agent d’épaississement 2, record 10, French, agent%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9paississement
masculine noun
- agent épaississant 2, record 10, French, agent%20%C3%A9paississant
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ingrédient de mélange utilisé en petite quantité pour augmenter la viscosité du latex ou d'un mélange à base de latex. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épaississant : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 10, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
- Industria de plásticos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- substancia espesante
1, record 10, Spanish, substancia%20espesante
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- agente espesante 1, record 10, Spanish, agente%20espesante
masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-07-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- bodying agent
1, record 11, English, bodying%20agent
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance added to ink to increase its consistency. 1, record 11, English, - bodying%20agent
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- épaississant
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Adjuvant servant à augmenter la consistance de l'encre. 1, record 11, French, - %C3%A9paississant
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-03-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- polymer thickener 1, record 12, English, polymer%20thickener
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- polymer thickening agent 2, record 12, English, polymer%20thickening%20agent
proposal
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thickeners increase the viscosity and control the rheology of a polymer system during processing. There are inorganic and organic thickeners. Among the inorganic types are various grades of clay, fumed silicas, and magnesium oxide. 3, record 12, English, - polymer%20thickener
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... the most popular thickeners are magnesium oxide, magnesium hydroxide, calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, or combinations of these materials. 3, record 12, English, - polymer%20thickener
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- épaississant pour polymères
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9paississant%20pour%20polym%C3%A8res
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- agent épaississant pour polymères 1, record 12, French, agent%20%C3%A9paississant%20pour%20polym%C3%A8res
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir fiche «épaississant» dans le domaine des plastiques. 1, record 12, French, - %C3%A9paississant%20pour%20polym%C3%A8res
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-02-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- thickening agent
1, record 13, English, thickening%20agent
correct, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
thickening agent: Material added to increase the viscosity by chemical reaction with the resin. 1, record 13, English, - thickening%20agent
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thickening agent: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 13, English, - thickening%20agent
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- agent épaississant
1, record 13, French, agent%20%C3%A9paississant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
agent épaississant : Matière ajoutée pour accroître la viscosité du milieu par réaction chimique sur la résine. 1, record 13, French, - agent%20%C3%A9paississant
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent épaississant : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 13, French, - agent%20%C3%A9paississant
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1988-05-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- deepening upward
1, record 14, English, deepening%20upward
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- s’épaississant vers le haut
1, record 14, French, s%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9paississant%20vers%20le%20haut
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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