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stream [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stream
1, record 1, English, stream
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The water flowing continuously or intermittently along a well-defined course, as for a river, but generally on a smaller scale. 2, record 1, English, - stream
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stream: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 1, English, - stream
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cours d'eau
1, record 1, French, cours%20d%27eau
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eau qui s'écoule de façon continue ou intermittente selon un tracé bien défini comme celui d'une rivière, mais généralement sur une plus petite échelle. 2, record 1, French, - cours%20d%27eau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cours d'eau : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - cours%20d%27eau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- curso de agua
1, record 1, Spanish, curso%20de%20agua
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- corriente 1, record 1, Spanish, corriente
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agua que fluye continua o intermitentemente a lo largo de un curso bien definido, como el de un río, pero generalmente a más pequeña escala. 1, record 1, Spanish, - curso%20de%20agua
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- work stream
1, record 2, English, work%20stream
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- stream 1, record 2, English, stream
correct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- volet de travail
1, record 2, French, volet%20de%20travail
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- volet 1, record 2, French, volet
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stream
1, record 3, English, stream
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - stream
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- écoulement continu
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9coulement%20continu
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9coulement%20continu
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Internet and Telematics
- Video Technology
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stream
1, record 4, English, stream
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flow of data transmitted through a channel as a continuous string. 2, record 4, English, - stream
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This flow of data is characterized by relatively long duration and constant rate. 2, record 4, English, - stream
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
- Vidéotechnique
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- suite
1, record 4, French, suite
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- flux 2, record 4, French, flux
correct, masculine noun
- train 1, record 4, French, train
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suite ininterrompue de données transmises à un débit constant à travers un réseau de télécommunications. 2, record 4, French, - suite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
- Internet y telemática
- Técnicas de video
- Televisión (Radioelectricidad)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- flujo
1, record 4, Spanish, flujo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- corriente 1, record 4, Spanish, corriente
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flujo de trabajos o tareas que entran en un sistema de computadora (ordenador) para su procesamiento. 2, record 4, Spanish, - flujo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Oil Production
- Gas Industry
- Natural Gas and Derivatives
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- on-stream
1, record 5, English, on%2Dstream
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- on stream 2, record 5, English, on%20stream
correct
- onstream 3, record 5, English, onstream
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Descriptive ... of a gas-processing plant or refinery that is in operation. 1, record 5, English, - on%2Dstream
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After a completed well has been on stream for a short time, it may be found that the production rate is below that expected. 4, record 5, English, - on%2Dstream
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
on stream: ... term ... used to signify the start of the intake of feedstock into a processing plant. 5, record 5, English, - on%2Dstream
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Production pétrolière
- Industrie du gaz
- Gaz naturel et dérivés
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- en service
1, record 5, French, en%20service
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- en production 2, record 5, French, en%20production
correct
- en marche 3, record 5, French, en%20marche
correct
- en fonctionnement 4, record 5, French, en%20fonctionnement
correct
- en état de marche 2, record 5, French, en%20%C3%A9tat%20de%20marche
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un puits, d'une raffinerie ou d'une installation pétrolière à partir du moment où la production démarre ou dès que des charges d'alimentation sont introduites dans une unité de traitement. 5, record 5, French, - en%20service
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-05-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- A stream
1, record 6, English, A%20stream
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Machine flours with similar properties are usually combined into four basic flour streams: A, B, C and D. Each stream has different chemical analysis and baking characteristics. Approximately 60% of the total flour made comes from the first four reduction passages which treat the purest middlings. These four machine flours (1M, 2M, 3M and 4M) are blended to make up the A stream. 1, record 6, English, - A%20stream
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- classe A
1, record 6, French, classe%20A
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les farines dotées de propriétés similaires sont généralement réunies en quatre grandes classes : A, B, C et D. Chaque classe diffère des autres par sa composition chimique et ses caractéristiques boulangères. Environ 60% de la farine totale proviennent des quatre premiers passages de convertissage qui traitent les semoules les plus pures. Ces quatre farines de passages (1M, 2M, 3M et 4M) sont mélangées et forment la classe A. 1, record 6, French, - classe%20A
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
- Molinería y cereales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- clase A
1, record 6, Spanish, clase%20A
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-10-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- stream
1, record 7, English, stream
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Watercourse, smaller than a river. 1, record 7, English, - stream
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Baltimore Stream, N.B. 1, record 7, English, - stream
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stream: generic common in the Atlantic Provinces; also isolated examples in Ontario, Man., and B.C. 1, record 7, English, - stream
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stream: term and definition officially approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC) (formerly named the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names -- CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 7, English, - stream
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- ruisseau
1, record 7, French, ruisseau
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit cours d'eau naturel qui reçoit les eaux d'un bassin versant de petite dimension. 1, record 7, French, - ruisseau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ruisseau Daoust, Québec. 1, record 7, French, - ruisseau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ruisseau : générique attesté dans plusieurs provinces. 1, record 7, French, - ruisseau
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ruisseau : terme et définition uniformisés par la Commission de toponymie du Canada (CTC) (anciennement appelée le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques -- CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire (BT-176) faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 7, French, - ruisseau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-12-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- stream
1, record 8, English, stream
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each stream in the process will eventually produce flour, and further sifting is needed to remove bran particles. 2, record 8, English, - stream
Record 8, Key term(s)
- stream flour
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- farine de passage
1, record 8, French, farine%20de%20passage
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque farine de passage dans ce procédé va éventuellement faire de la farine, et il faut tamiser davantage pour extraire les particules de son. 2, record 8, French, - farine%20de%20passage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-12-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Metallurgy - General
- Work and Production
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- on-stream
1, record 9, English, on%2Dstream
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The state of having been brought into production. 1, record 9, English, - on%2Dstream
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term is usually used for chemical and metallurgical plants or processes. 1, record 9, English, - on%2Dstream
Record 9, Key term(s)
- on stream
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Métallurgie générale
- Travail et production
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- en marche productive
1, record 9, French, en%20marche%20productive
correct, adjective phrase
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- en marche 2, record 9, French, en%20marche
correct, adjective phrase
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-09-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- stream
1, record 10, English, stream
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. 2, record 10, English, - stream
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- volet
1, record 10, French, volet
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de grandes catégories d'immigrants 2, record 10, French, - volet
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-12-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- freshet 2, record 11, English, freshet
obsolete
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stream or rush of fresh water flowing into the sea. 2, record 11, English, - stream
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- courant d'eau douce
1, record 11, French, courant%20d%27eau%20douce
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ennemis et dangers. L'huître des Maritimes [...] Des conditions défavorables comme les courants d'eau douce (à la suite de débordements des petits cours d'eau), une exposition prolongée à des températures glaciales à marée basse, un trop grand envasement ou la croissance de plantes marines qui étouffent les huîtres, ainsi que les nombreux types de pollution industrielle et domestique, peuvent apporter une mortalité considérable. 1, record 11, French, - courant%20d%27eau%20douce
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1999-11-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- stream
1, record 12, English, stream
noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Water flowing in an open or closed conduit, a jet of water issuing from an orifice, or a body of flowing groundwater. 2, record 12, English, - stream
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- courant
1, record 12, French, courant
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse d'eau coulant dans un canal ou une conduite ou jet d'eau sortant d'un orifice, ou encore masse d'eau souterraine en mouvement. 2, record 12, French, - courant
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- corriente de agua
1, record 12, Spanish, corriente%20de%20agua
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agua que fluye por un conducto abierto o cerrado, un chorro de agua que mana de un orificio o una masa de agua subterránea en movimiento. 1, record 12, Spanish, - corriente%20de%20agua
Record 13 - internal organization data 1999-06-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- stream
1, record 13, English, stream
correct, noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Facilities and equipment. 1, record 13, English, - stream
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- courant de l'eau
1, record 13, French, courant%20de%20l%27eau
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Installations/matériel. 1, record 13, French, - courant%20de%20l%27eau
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1997-08-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Data Transmission
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- stream
1, record 14, English, stream
correct, adjective
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- stream-oriented 2, record 14, English, stream%2Doriented
correct, adjective
- streaming 1, record 14, English, streaming
correct, adjective
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stream: A group of binary digits (bits) that are transmitted as a continuous string, without including extraneous data such as parity bits on "control" information. 3, record 14, English, - stream
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Transmission de données
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- en continu
1, record 14, French, en%20continu
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- par flots 2, record 14, French, par%20flots
correct
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1993-07-02
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Continuous Handling
- Crop Storage Facilities
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- discharge stream
1, record 15, English, discharge%20stream
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- stream 1, record 15, English, stream
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A discharge stream of grain falling from a chute. 1, record 15, English, - discharge%20stream
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Manutention continue
- Entreposage des récoltes
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- nappe de chute
1, record 15, French, nappe%20de%20chute
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nappe de chute du grain à la sortie d'une goulotte. 1, record 15, French, - nappe%20de%20chute
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1992-01-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
Record 16, Main entry term, English
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- process stream 1, record 16, English, process%20stream
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Schéma d'opération en génie chimique. Le "stream" est ce qui relie les unités dans le schéma d'opération. 1, record 16, English, - stream
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- circuit
1, record 16, French, circuit
proposal, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent proposé par Alfred Schertz, traducteur-chimiste à la section Environnement. 1, record 16, French, - circuit
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1991-03-07
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- stream
1, record 17, English, stream
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Watercourse, smaller than a river. 1, record 17, English, - stream
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Baltimore Stream, N.B. 1, record 17, English, - stream
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Common in the Atlantic Provinces; also isolated examples in Ontario, Man., and B.C. 1, record 17, English, - stream
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stream: term validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 17, English, - stream
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- descente
1, record 17, French, descente
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Très petit cours d'eau dans une pente. 1, record 17, French, - descente
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Descente Legault-Daigneault, Québec. 1, record 17, French, - descente
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Descriptif attesté au Québec. 1, record 17, French, - descente
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
descente : terme uniformisé par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 17, French, - descente
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1985-05-21
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 18, Main entry term, English
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 18, Main entry term, French
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- grand axe 1, record 18, French, grand%20axe
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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