Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
Abafamento de superfície
English translation:
surface smothering
Added to glossary by
Luis Antezana
Mar 5, 2014 12:43
10 yrs ago
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Portuguese term
Abafamento de superfície
Portuguese to English
Tech/Engineering
Construction / Civil Engineering
Engenharia
MEDIDAS DE PREVENÇÃO E COMBATE A INCÊNDIO
Meios de extinção: fogo classe B: extintores tipo espuma mecânica, pó químico, CO2 e **abafamento de superfície**.
Meios de extinção: fogo classe B: extintores tipo espuma mecânica, pó químico, CO2 e **abafamento de superfície**.
Proposed translations
(English)
4 +2 | surface smothering | Luis Antezana |
4 +2 | surface smothering | Martin Riordan |
4 +1 | smothering | Gilmar Fernandes |
Change log
Mar 19, 2014 04:03: Luis Antezana Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
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surface smothering
Refers to a fire blanket to put off the fire.
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smothering
http://www.wikihow.com/Extinguish-a-Fire-at-the-Initial-Stag...
Use a safety blanket to smother the fire (Remember: If you do not turn off the power supply, electric shock is likely to occur.). Not only is this very effective in the early stages but does not damage surrounding area or objects
Use a safety blanket to smother the fire (Remember: If you do not turn off the power supply, electric shock is likely to occur.). Not only is this very effective in the early stages but does not damage surrounding area or objects
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12 mins
surface smothering
O que ele faz é "smother the surface", mas o tipo de extintor é "surface smothering".
Example sentence:
The lance enables the user to tackle fire at a safe distance and the low velocity applicator to reduce the energy of the jet allowing the powder to gently <b>smother the surface</b> of the burning material.
Peer comment(s):
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Mario Freitas
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Obrigado, Mario!
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agree |
Claudio Mazotti
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Obrigado, Claudio!
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