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ILLUMINATOR [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Lighting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fibre-optic illuminator
1, record 1, English, fibre%2Doptic%20illuminator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fiber-optic illuminator 2, record 1, English, fiber%2Doptic%20illuminator
correct
- illuminator 3, record 1, English, illuminator
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The basic purpose of a fiber-optic illuminator is to provide the light source for fiber-optic cables. Light from inside the illuminator travels down each optic fiber, which may be configured to produce any number of desired effects. 2, record 1, English, - fibre%2Doptic%20illuminator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éclairage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bloc d'éclairage
1, record 1, French, bloc%20d%27%C3%A9clairage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un système d’éclairage par fibre optique contient plusieurs composantes. Le bloc d’éclairage est la composante active; il contient une source de lumière soit [à incandescence] à halogène, soit aux halogénures, une alimentation électrique, et un dispositif de convergence de la lumière en un faisceau focalisé. Le bloc d’éclairage peut également contenir un ventilateur destiné à prolonger la vie utile de la lampe et un disque de couleurs ou tout autre système de modification du faisceau, de sorte qu’il est possible de changer l’intensité, la configuration et la couleur de la lumière. 1, record 1, French, - bloc%20d%27%C3%A9clairage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Bioengineering
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- illuminator
1, record 2, English, illuminator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - illuminator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Technique biologique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- illuminateur
1, record 2, French, illuminateur
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - illuminateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Photography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- light box
1, record 3, English, light%20box
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- illuminator 2, record 3, English, illuminator
correct
- negatoscope 3, record 3, English, negatoscope
correct
- x-ray viewer 4, record 3, English, x%2Dray%20viewer
correct, see observation
- x-ray illuminator 5, record 3, English, x%2Dray%20illuminator
correct, see observation
- negative viewer 6, record 3, English, negative%20viewer
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for providing uniform light on a surface (as for examining negatives or transparencies). 1, record 3, English, - light%20box
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
x-ray viewer; x-ray illuminator: terms used in medical radiology. 2, record 3, English, - light%20box
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Photographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- négatoscope
1, record 3, French, n%C3%A9gatoscope
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boîte à lumière munie d'un verre opalin qui permet l'examen de tout négatif ou positif. 2, record 3, French, - n%C3%A9gatoscope
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À l'origine on destinait ce type d'appareil à l'examen de clichés radiographiques. 2, record 3, French, - n%C3%A9gatoscope
Record 3, Key term(s)
- boîte à lumière
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-04-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Lighting
- Optics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- illuminator 1, record 4, English, illuminator
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- microscope lamp 1, record 4, English, microscope%20lamp
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éclairage
- Optique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- illuminateur
1, record 4, French, illuminateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant un éclairage convenable d'un objet observé au microscope. 2, record 4, French, - illuminateur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les corps opaques sont éclairés par réflection avec un illuminateur. 3, record 4, French, - illuminateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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