00:13 Jul 17, 2000 |
French to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering | ||||
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na | erosion traps |
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na | Floor drain |
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erosion traps Explanation: Generally speaking, the term "avaloir" is used to describe a gully hole, the head of a drain pipe, or even a fish-trap or fish-weir. But according to the Gestion Technologie Agricole web site, below (which has a great color photo of one), avaloirs are perforated devices that are installed vertically in drainage ditches to catch soil in suspension in the water and so prevent erosion. ("Erosion trap" is one of those elliptical English phrases, like "fire protection," that seem to say the opposite of what they mean.) -- HTH, HC Reference: http://www.agr.gouv.qc.ca/dgpar/sites/r16e/gta/sept99/art3.h... |
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Floor drain Explanation: SEE THE VERSION IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH : Flush and disinfect floor drains and sump pits using undiluted chlorine bleach, and scrub them to remove greasy dirt and grime. Clean footing drains outside the foundation if necessary. Rincez à grande eau et désinfectez l'avaloir de sol ou le puisard avec un agent de blanchiment non dilué, puis frottez pour enlever la saleté graisseuse et la crasse. Au besoin, nettoyez les drains de fondation à l'extérieur. Reference: http://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/cgi-cmhc/frfrmsite.pl?target=/pub... |
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