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POWDER [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-10-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- powder snow
1, record 1, English, powder%20snow
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- powder 2, record 1, English, powder
correct, noun, officially approved
- powdery snow 3, record 1, English, powdery%20snow
correct
- loose snow 2, record 1, English, loose%20snow
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin, dry snow surface which is composed of loose, fresh ice crystals. 4, record 1, English, - powder%20snow
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the next week, expect a series of storms and great potential for powder snow. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 2, record 1, English, - powder%20snow
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
There is a lot of fresh powder on the north aspect. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 2, record 1, English, - powder%20snow
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
White-out conditions occur most often with major storms that produce a drier, more powdery snow. 3, record 1, English, - powder%20snow
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
loose snow: term sometimes used in [the sense of powder snow]. 2, record 1, English, - powder%20snow
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
powder snow; powder: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 5, record 1, English, - powder%20snow
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- neige poudreuse
1, record 1, French, neige%20poudreuse
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poudreuse 2, record 1, French, poudreuse
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couverture de neige fraîche sèche faite de cristaux de glace non reliés entre eux. 3, record 1, French, - neige%20poudreuse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au cours de la semaine prochaine, on peut s'attendre à une succession de tempêtes qui donneront d'excellentes conditions de neige poudreuse. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 4, record 1, French, - neige%20poudreuse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il y a beaucoup de nouvelle poudreuse sur les versants nord. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 4, record 1, French, - neige%20poudreuse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En ski, l'expression «neige poudreuse» est presque limitée à la rédaction des communiqués sur les conditions de neige. Les skieurs, eux, disent «skier dans la poudreuse», cette neige comme un duvet qui oblige à skier en position assise pour alléger les spatules et éviter de piquer du nez. 5, record 1, French, - neige%20poudreuse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
neige poudreuse; poudreuse : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 6, record 1, French, - neige%20poudreuse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Esquí y snowboard
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- nieve polvo
1, record 1, Spanish, nieve%20polvo
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- nieve en polvo 2, record 1, Spanish, nieve%20en%20polvo
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tipo de nieve que se forma cuando la temperatura del aire es significativamente inferior a 0 °C (-2 °C o menos). Los copos son relativamente finos, vuelan fácilmente, pero no se adhieren a los objetos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - nieve%20polvo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nieve polvo: Término y definición propuestos por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 3, record 1, Spanish, - nieve%20polvo
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-10-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- powder
1, record 2, English, powder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commonly used term for the propellant in a cartridge or shotshell. 2, record 2, English, - powder
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In artillery, the propellant charge in a cartridge case. 3, record 2, English, - powder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- poudre
1, record 2, French, poudre
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- poudre propulsive 2, record 2, French, poudre%20propulsive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme normalement utilisé pour désigner la charge propulsive d'une cartouche. 2, record 2, French, - poudre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
En artillerie, charge propulsive dans une douille. 3, record 2, French, - poudre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poudre : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'Artillerie royale canadienne. 4, record 2, French, - poudre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1995-02-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- powder
1, record 3, English, powder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A general term for explosives including dynamite, but excluding caps. 1, record 3, English, - powder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poudre
1, record 3, French, poudre
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] en prospection sismique, [terme] employé familièrement pour explosif. 1, record 3, French, - poudre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-06-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Powder Metallurgy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- powder
1, record 4, English, powder
correct, noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A refinery product composed of particles less than 0,1 mm in size, usually produced by hydrometallurgy, vapour metallurgy, electrolysis, atomization, or comminution. 1, record 4, English, - powder
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 4, English, - powder
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Métallurgie des poudres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- poudre
1, record 4, French, poudre
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit raffiné composé de particules de taille inférieure à 0,1 mm, obtenu par hydro-métallurgie, vapo-métallurgie, électrolyse, atomisation ou broyage 1, record 4, French, - poudre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 4, French, - poudre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1982-08-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- powder
1, record 5, English, powder
verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie des plastiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pulvériser 1, record 5, French, pulv%C3%A9riser
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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