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TERMITE SHIELD [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-11-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Processing of Construction Materials
DEF

A sheet of copper, or other non-corroding metal, inserted between the foundation and woodwork in buildings, so as to serve as a barrier to the movement of subterranean termites from the ground to the woodwork.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement des matériaux de construction
DEF

Feuille de cuivre ou de tout autre métal inoxydable que l'on place entre les fondations et les superstructures des bâtiments ou habitations, afin de créer un obstacle infranchissable par les termites souterrains.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento de los materiales de construcción
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