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MEMBRANE PERMEABLE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-03-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Clothing (General)
- Clothing (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- waterproof moisture vapour permeable membrane
1, record 1, English, waterproof%20moisture%20vapour%20permeable%20membrane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WMVP membrane 1, record 1, English, WMVP%20membrane
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The WMVP [waterproof moisture vapour permeable] membrane incorporated into the garments (less fleece) provides protection from the wind, snow, sleet, and rain while permitting the transfer of body moisture to the outside. 1, record 1, English, - waterproof%20moisture%20vapour%20permeable%20membrane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- membrane imperméable à l'eau et perméable à la transpiration
1, record 1, French, membrane%20imperm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau%20et%20perm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20la%20transpiration
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- membrane IEPT 2, record 1, French, membrane%20IEPT
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- membrane imperméable à l'eau/perméable à la transpiration 3, record 1, French, membrane%20imperm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau%2Fperm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20la%20transpiration
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'intérieur des gants [pour temps froids et pluvieux] comporte trois membranes, une membrane imperméable à l'eau et perméable à la transpiration (IEPT) (Gore-Tex), un isolant thermique et une doublure molletonnée en microfibres de polyester. 1, record 1, French, - membrane%20imperm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20l%27eau%20et%20perm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20la%20transpiration
Record 1, Key term(s)
- membrane interne imperméable à l'eau permeable à la transpiration
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-01-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Biotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- permeable membrane 1, record 2, English, permeable%20membrane
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biotechnologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- membrane perméable
1, record 2, French, membrane%20perm%C3%A9able
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biotecnología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- membrana permeable
1, record 2, Spanish, membrana%20permeable
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-03-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Sheathing, Membrane, Breather Type C
1, record 3, English, Sheathing%2C%20Membrane%2C%20Breather%20Type%20C
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: CAN/CGSB-51.32-M77 1, record 3, English, - Sheathing%2C%20Membrane%2C%20Breather%20Type%20C
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Membrane de revêtement, perméable à la vapeur d’eau
1, record 3, French, Membrane%20de%20rev%C3%AAtement%2C%20perm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur%20d%26rsquo%3Beau
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-51.32-M77 1, record 3, French, - Membrane%20de%20rev%C3%AAtement%2C%20perm%C3%A9able%20%C3%A0%20la%20vapeur%20d%26rsquo%3Beau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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