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CIRE [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-11-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cannabis wax
1, record 1, English, cannabis%20wax
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wax 1, record 1, English, wax
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cire de cannabis
1, record 1, French, cire%20de%20cannabis
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cire 2, record 1, French, cire
correct, feminine noun
- wax 1, record 1, French, wax
avoid, anglicism, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'un des types de concentré [de cannabis] les plus connus, la cire est obtenue à l'aide d'un système d'extraction en circuit fermé, puis chauffée à basse température et fouettée vigoureusement [...] pour éliminer tout résidu de solvant. 2, record 1, French, - cire%20de%20cannabis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- oilskin
1, record 2, English, oilskin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oilskin: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 2, English, - oilskin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ciré
1, record 2, French, cir%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ciré : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 2, French, - cir%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-03-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Aliphatic or Acyclic Hydrocarbons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- synthetic wax
1, record 3, English, synthetic%20wax
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- wax 2, record 3, English, wax
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A range of low-temperature-melting, low-molecular-mass solid aliphatic hydrocarbons. 2, record 3, English, - synthetic%20wax
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Waxes are commonly used in hot-melt adhesives, mainly to lower cost and reduce viscosity. Properties affected by the waxes are blocking characteristics, softening point, bonding range and cohesive strength. Waxes are obtained as a by-product of either oil refining or polyethylene production. The waxes mainly used are paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax. 2, record 3, English, - synthetic%20wax
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
wax: a generic term that can be used as a synonym only when the context focuses on synthetic wax. 3, record 3, English, - synthetic%20wax
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
wax: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - synthetic%20wax
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Hydrocarbures aliphatiques ou acycliques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cire synthétique
1, record 3, French, cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cire 2, record 3, French, cire
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gamme d'hydrocarbures aliphatiques solides de faible masse moléculaire, ayant une plage de fusion à basse température. 2, record 3, French, - cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les cires sont couramment utilisées dans les adhésifs thermofusibles, principalement pour réduire le coût et la viscosité. Les propriétés affectées par les cires sont les caractéristiques de blocage, le point de ramollissement, la plage de collage et la force de cohésion. Les cires sont obtenues en tant que sous-produit de raffinage du pétrole ou de production du polyéthylène. Les principales cires utilisées sont la paraffine et la cire microcristalline. 2, record 3, French, - cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cire : terme générique qui peut être utilisé comme synonyme uniquement lorsque le contexte porte spécifiquement sur la cire synthétique. 3, record 3, French, - cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cire : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 3, French, - cire%20synth%C3%A9tique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-01-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
- Technical Textiles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- oilskin outfits
1, record 4, English, oilskin%20outfits
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
- Textiles techniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ciré
1, record 4, French, cir%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vêtement imperméable de tissu (huilé puis plastifié). 2, record 4, French, - cir%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Ciré de marin. 2, record 4, French, - cir%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Porter un ciré. 2, record 4, French, - cir%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-12-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- beeswax
1, record 5, English, beeswax
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- yellow wax 2, record 5, English, yellow%20wax
correct
- yellow beeswax 3, record 5, English, yellow%20beeswax
- cera flava 2, record 5, English, cera%20flava
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellowish and fatty mixture of alcohols and aliphatic acids; a secretion of bees. 2, record 5, English, - beeswax
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Once purified, it is used as a flavoring for some beverages, pastry, confectionery and ice cream. 2, record 5, English, - beeswax
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Beeswax is produced by bees in the form of thin scales given off from glands on the under (ventral) side of the abdomen. 4, record 5, English, - beeswax
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cire
1, record 5, French, cire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cire d'abeille 2, record 5, French, cire%20d%27abeille
correct, feminine noun
- cire d'abeilles 3, record 5, French, cire%20d%27abeilles
correct, feminine noun
- cire jaune 4, record 5, French, cire%20jaune
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange complexe, jaunâtre et gras, d'esters, d'alcools et d'acides aliphatiques, sécrété par les abeilles. 3, record 5, French, - cire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cire d'abeille est sécrétée par les glandes hypodermiques au nombre de 4 paires, situées sous les bandes ventrales qui relient les anneaux abdominaux successifs (2 à 5). 5, record 5, French, - cire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sert d'aromatisant, après purification, pour certaines boissons, pâtisseries et crèmes glacées. 3, record 5, French, - cire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- cera
1, record 5, Spanish, cera
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- cera de abejas 2, record 5, Spanish, cera%20de%20abejas
feminine noun
- cera amarilla 3, record 5, Spanish, cera%20amarilla
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Materia amarilla y blanda, que endurece y se vuelve quebradiza con el frío, mediante la cual construyen sus panales las abejas. 4, record 5, Spanish, - cera
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-12-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Food Industries
- Fatty Substances (Food)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wax
1, record 6, English, wax
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Industrie de l'alimentation
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cire
1, record 6, French, cire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange d'esters d'acides gras de poids moléculaire élevé, et d'alcools supérieurs dont la chaîne comprend de 10 à 30 carbones. 2, record 6, French, - cire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Industria alimentaria
- Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cera
1, record 6, Spanish, cera
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Desde el punto de vista químico, la cera constituye una mezcla de ésteres, alcoholes y ácidos alifáticos. 2, record 6, Spanish, - cera
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-10-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Household Articles - Various
- Carpets and Floor Coverings
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- floor wax
1, record 7, English, floor%20wax
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A preparation made typically of a mixture of beeswax and vegetable waxes in a suitable vehicle and used for polishing and preserving the finish of floors. 2, record 7, English, - floor%20wax
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with "floor polish," a more restricted but very closely-related term. 3, record 7, English, - floor%20wax
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Articles ménagers divers
- Tapis et revêtements de sol
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cire
1, record 7, French, cire
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- cire à parquet 2, record 7, French, cire%20%C3%A0%20parquet
correct, feminine noun
- cire à parquets 3, record 7, French, cire%20%C3%A0%20parquets
correct, feminine noun
- cire à plancher 4, record 7, French, cire%20%C3%A0%20plancher
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- cire à planchers 5, record 7, French, cire%20%C3%A0%20planchers
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Préparation (de cire - animale ou végétale - et de solvants - essence de térébenthine, etc.) pour l'entretien des parquets. 1, record 7, French, - cire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un parquet enduit de cire. Frotter un parquet avec de la cire. 1, record 7, French, - cire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Produits de nettoyage et d'entretien (encaustique, cire à parquets, vernis, etc.); [...] 3, record 7, French, - cire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le plancher est un revêtement rudimentaire; le parquet est un revêtement de qualité supérieure et d'un fini plus parfait. On ne doit pas dire «cire à plancher» mais «cire à parquet». 6, record 7, French, - cire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-06-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Diamond Industry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- wax
1, record 8, English, wax
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lubricant applied to the spindle to prevent whistling and overheating. 2, record 8, English, - wax
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a spindle starts to "whistle," which often happens, one needs to put a little oil or wax on the points or bearings. 3, record 8, English, - wax
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cire
1, record 8, French, cire
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quand un plateau siffle, ce qui arrive assez souvent, il suffit de mettre un peu d'huile ou de bougie grasse sur les pointes ou sur les coussinets pour faire cesser cet inconvénient. 2, record 8, French, - cire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-07-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- oilskin
1, record 9, English, oilskin
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- oilskins
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cire
1, record 9, French, cire
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 9, Key term(s)
- cires
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- chubasquero
1, record 9, Spanish, chubasquero
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-08-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- oilskin 1, record 10, English, oilskin
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oilskin: term also used in sailing. 2, record 10, English, - oilskin
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ciré
1, record 10, French, cir%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ciré : terme employé aussi à la voile. 2, record 10, French, - cir%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-08-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Zoology
- Birds
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cere
1, record 11, English, cere
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A covering, sometimes swollen, of the base of the upper mandible of the bill in some birds such as hawks, owls and parrots. 2, record 11, English, - cere
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Zoologie
- Oiseaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cire
1, record 11, French, cire
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membrane recouvrant la base du bec de certains oiseaux. 2, record 11, French, - cire
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sa base [du bec] est recouverte de corne et parfois d'un renflement de peau nue, appelée cire, dans lequel débouchent les narines. 3, record 11, French, - cire
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-08-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Interdepartmental Committee on External Relations
1, record 12, English, Interdepartmental%20Committee%20on%20External%20Relations
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- ICER 2, record 12, English, ICER
correct, Canada
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
External Affairs Canada. 3, record 12, English, - Interdepartmental%20Committee%20on%20External%20Relations
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Comité interministériel sur les relations extérieures
1, record 12, French, Comit%C3%A9%20interminist%C3%A9riel%20sur%20les%20relations%20ext%C3%A9rieures
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- CIRE 2, record 12, French, CIRE
correct, Canada
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Affaires extérieures Canada. 3, record 12, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20interminist%C3%A9riel%20sur%20les%20relations%20ext%C3%A9rieures
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-02-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Environment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Interdepartmental Environmental Review Committee
1, record 13, English, Interdepartmental%20Environmental%20Review%20Committee
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- IERC 2, record 13, English, IERC
correct, Canada
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Environnement
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Comité interministériel de recherche sur l'environnement
1, record 13, French, Comit%C3%A9%20interminist%C3%A9riel%20de%20recherche%20sur%20l%27environnement
correct, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- CIRE 2, record 13, French, CIRE
correct, Canada
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 3, record 13, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20interminist%C3%A9riel%20de%20recherche%20sur%20l%27environnement
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1988-05-31
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- International Water Engineering Centre
1, record 14, English, International%20Water%20Engineering%20Centre
correct, Ontario
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- IWEC 1, record 14, English, IWEC
correct, Ontario
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of the University of Ottawa. 1, record 14, English, - International%20Water%20Engineering%20Centre
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Centre international des ressources en eau
1, record 14, French, Centre%20international%20des%20ressources%20en%20eau
correct, Ontario
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- CIRE 1, record 14, French, CIRE
correct, Ontario
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-02-04
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Maritime Organizations
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- foul weather gear 1, record 15, English, foul%20weather%20gear
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- foul weather clothing 1, record 15, English, foul%20weather%20clothing
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organisations maritimes
Record 15, Main entry term, French
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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