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POIDS DEFICITAIRE [2 records]

Record 1 2017-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Packaging Standards and Regulations
  • Shipping and Delivery
DEF

[A weight that is] less than the stated weight or less than one is charged for.

OBS

short weight: term used at the Canadian Grain Commission in the field of cereal terminology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réglementation et normalisation (Emballages)
  • Expédition et livraison
OBS

poids déficitaire : terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains dans le domaine céréalier.

Spanish

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Record 2 1990-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipping and Delivery
DEF

The difference between the actual weight of a shipment and the minimum weight, when the actual is less than the minimum.

OBS

Standardized by the CGSB.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Expédition et livraison
DEF

Différence entre le poids réel d'une expédition et le poids minimal, lorsque le poids réel est inférieur au poids minimal.

OBS

Normalisé par l'ONGC.

Spanish

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