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HANGOVER [2 records]

Record 1 2022-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
CONT

A hangover refers to a set of symptoms that occur as a consequence of drinking too much. Typical symptoms include fatigue, weakness, thirst, headache, muscle aches, nausea, stomach pain, vertigo, sensitivity to light and sound, anxiety, irritability, sweating, and increased blood pressure. A hangover can vary from person to person.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
CONT

La gueule de bois est un moment plus ou moins prolongé de malaise ressenti au lendemain d'un excès d'alcool.

Spanish

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Record 2 1995-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
DEF

Lack of "attack" and extended decay in sound reproduction. It is most apparent with transients and is usually due to a resonance or insufficient damping in the system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

«traînage» : Défaut d'un haut-parleur ou d'une enceinte acoustique qui ajoute un spectre de sons parasites à la restitution d'un son bref.

OBS

«notes basses confuses» : dues à un haut-parleur ou à une enceinte acoustique de mauvaise qualité.

Spanish

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