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Record 1 2020-11-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

A firearm designed for sustained automatic fire.

OBS

machine gun; MG: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel; designations standardized by NATO.

OBS

machine-gun; MG: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Arme à feu conçue pour effectuer des tirs automatiques soutenus.

OBS

mitrailleuse; mit : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes.

OBS

mitrailleuse; MG : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN.

OBS

mitrailleuse : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas ligeras
DEF

Arma automática, de tiro rápido y repetido, que se utiliza apoyada en el terreno.

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Record 2 2017-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies)
MG
classification system code, see observation
MDG
classification system code, see observation
OBS

An island country lying off the southeastern coast of Africa.

OBS

Capital: Antananarivo.

OBS

Inhabitant: Malagasy.

OBS

Madagascar: common name of the country.

OBS

MG; MDG: codes recognized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MG
classification system code, see observation
MDG
classification system code, see observation
OBS

État insulaire d'Afrique australe situé dans l'océan Indien [...]

OBS

Capitale : Antananarivo.

OBS

Habitant : Malgache.

OBS

Madagascar : nom usuel du pays.

OBS

MG; MDG : codes reconnus par l'ISO.

OBS

On n'utilise jamais l'article défini devant le nom «Madagascar».

PHR

aller à Madagascar, visiter Madagascar

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
MG
classification system code, see observation
MDG
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Gran isla del océano Índico, separada de África por el canal de Mozambique.

OBS

Capital: Antananarivo.

OBS

Habitante: malgache.

OBS

Madagascar: nombre usual del país.

OBS

MG; MDG: códigos reconocidos por la ISO.

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Record 3 2016-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
DEF

... a non-SI metric unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms ...

OBS

tonne; t: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

OBS

tonne; t: term and abbreviation standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the Air Pollutant Emission Inventory Report.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
DEF

[...] unité de masse qui vaut mille kilogrammes, soit 1 000 kg [...]

OBS

tonne; t : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

OBS

tonne; t : terme et abréviation normalisés par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre de l'Inventaire des émissions de polluants atmosphériques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
DEF

La masa igual a 1 000 kilogramos.

OBS

Equivale a 2.201 libras.

OBS

tonelada métrica: término extraído del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial.

OBS

tonelada métrica; t: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 4 2015-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Diseases
  • Fish
CONT

Infection with [Aphanomyces] invadans is a seasonal epizootic condition of great importance in wild and farmed freshwater and estuarine fish. It has a complex infectious aetiology and is clinically characterised by the presence of invasive A. invadans infection and necrotising ulcerative lesions, typically leading to a granulomatous response. Infection with A. invadans is most commonly known as epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS).

OBS

EUS ... was given several names such as: (i) Aphanomyces (fungal) infection [in 1971, then] mycotic granulomatosis or MG; (ii) [in] 1972, [it was named] red spot disease or RSD; (iii) in 1986, the present name of epizootic ulcerative syndrome or EUS was given by an FAO [Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations] Expert Consultation on Ulcerative Fish Disease ... (iv) [and finally] in the United States of America, similar ulcerative lesions, [were] named as ulcerative mycosis or UM ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies des animaux
  • Poissons
CONT

Le SUE est une maladie fongique des poissons d’eau douce et d’eau saumâtre de plus d’une centaine d’espèces. L’agent étiologique est l’Aphanomyces invagans, un champignon aquatique. Plusieurs facteurs sont nécessaires au développement de l’organisme dans la peau des poissons. Des lésions se développent dans la peau et les organes.

Spanish

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Record 5 2015-01-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Convertors
DEF

An electric motor coupled to an electric generator to convert electric power from one form to another.

OBS

motor generator; motor-generator set: [these terms are] also used to denote an electric generator and a driving motor, such as a gasoline or diesel engine.

Key term(s)
  • motor generator set
  • MG set

French

Domaine(s)
  • Convertisseurs (Électrotechnique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Convertidores eléctricos
DEF

Grupo compuesto de uno o varios motores acoplados mecánicamente a uno o varios generadores.

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Record 6 2013-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
DEF

A metric unit of mass and weight equal to 1/1000 gram.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
DEF

Unité de mesure de masse, qui équivaut à la millième partie du gramme.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
DEF

Milésima parte de un gramo.

OBS

Un símbolo […] es una representación gráfica generalmente del ámbito científico con validez internacional: unidades básicas y derivadas del sistema internacional (kg, m, s), elementos químicos (S, de azufre; K, de potasio, o N, de nitrógeno), operaciones matemáticas (+, %), unidades monetarias ($, €), etcétera. Como se ve, a diferencia de las abreviaturas, que son siempre acortamientos gráficos de la palabra que desarrollan (tel., de teléfono), los símbolos son invariables en plural y no llevan punto abreviativo.

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Record 7 2013-06-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Crop Protection
DEF

A granule in the particle size range from [0.1 mm to 0.6 mm].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Protection des végétaux
DEF

Granulé de dimensions comprises entre 0,1 mm et 0,6 mm, prêt à l'emploi.

CONT

Les granulés constituent une formulation qui a pris plus d'importance au cours de ces dernières années, notamment dans le domaine des insecticides, des herbicides et des molluscicides. [...] On les classe selon leurs dimensions : microgranulés [...], granulés fin [...], macro-granulés ou gros granulés [...].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Protección de las plantas
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Record 8 2012-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
DEF

A neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness, which is greatly increased by exertion or repeated contraction of the affected muscles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
DEF

Affection neurologique caractérisée par une faiblesse musculaire excessive, augmentée par l'exercice, et survenant souvent par poussées, qui sont parfois séparées par des rémissions prolongées.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistema nervioso
DEF

Anomalía caracterizada por una gran debilidad muscular, visión borrosa y dolor muscular.

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Record 9 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Light Metals
Universal entry(ies)
Mg
symbol
7439-95-4
CAS number
OBS

A silvery-white metallic element in group II of the periodic table; malleable; ductile; and light. Only occurs in nature as compounds ... Symbol, Mg; valence 2; hexagonal; atomic number, 12; atomic weight, 24.312; specific gravity, 1.74 (at 5°C); melting point, 651°C; boiling point, 1,107°C ...

OBS

magnesium: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

Also known under the following designations: NA 1869; UN 1418; UN 1869; UN 2950.

PHR

Powdered magnesium.

PHR

Magnesium alloy, boring, clipping, granule, metal, pellet, ribbon, turning.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Métaux légers
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Mg
symbol
7439-95-4
CAS number
OBS

Métal blanc, le plus léger des métaux usuels utilisés en construction mécanique. (Élément chimique de symbole Mg.) [...] Numéro atomique : 12. Masse atomique : 24,305. Température de fusion : 648,8 °C. Température d'ébullition : 1 090 °C. Masse volumique : 1,74 g/cm³ [...]

OBS

magnésium : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Metales ligeros
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Mg
symbol
7439-95-4
CAS number
OBS

Metal ligero, blanco, no.° atómico 12, que arde con llama muy brillante. Se empleaba para producir una iluminación muy viva para hacer fotografías instantáneas.

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Record 10 2011-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
Universal entry(ies)
Mg++
correct, formula, see observation
Mg2+
correct, formula, see observation
CONT

To be acidic rain must also have more sulphate (SO4=) and nitrate (NO3-) anions as compared to calcium (Ca++) and magnesium (Mg++) cations for example. The excess anions are then balanced by hydrogen ions (H+) making rain acid.

CONT

As a solution containing calcium or magnesium ion (for example, hard water) comes in contact with the zeolite, these ions displace the sodium ions and are thus removed from the solution.

OBS

Every cation is necessarily an ion; an ion must be wither a cation or an anion.

OBS

chemical formula: Mg++ or Mg2+

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Mg++
correct, formula, see observation
Mg2+
correct, formula, see observation
CONT

Le rayon atomique est de 1,36 [Angströms] et celui du cation Mg2+ est de 0,65 [Angströms]. L'atome a en effet une assez grande facilité à se transformer en cation Mg2+, que l'on observe dans certains dérivés fondus tels que le chlorure ou dans des solutions aqueuses de sels de magnésium.

OBS

Formule chimique : Mg++; Mg2+

OBS

pluriel : des ions magnésium et des cations magnésium.

Spanish

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Record 11 2008-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Generating Systems
DEF

A combination of a driving motor and one or more electric generators that is used to produce electricity.

OBS

motor generator; motor-generator set: These terms are also used to designate an electric motor-electric generator combination that is used to convert one kind of electric power to another.

OBS

generating set: term standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Groupes électrogènes
DEF

Ensemble comportant un moteur d'entraînement et une ou plusieurs génératrices [qui sert à produire de l'électricité].

OBS

groupe électrogène : terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 12 2007-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Telecommunications Switching
DEF

Any device, such as a circuit switch, IP [Internet Protocol] gateway, or channel bank that converts data from the format required for one type of network to the format required for another.

OBS

The terms "media gateway" and "VoIP gateway" are often used synonymously; however, the "VoIP gateway" is used only for voice communication, whereas the "media gateway" is used for other types of media as well (video for example).

OBS

VoIP : voice over Internet Protocol.

Key term(s)
  • voice over Internet Protocol gateway

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Commutation (Télécommunications)
DEF

Passerelle qui convertit le format du média fourni par un type de réseau de façon qu'il soit accepté par un autre type de réseau.

Spanish

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Record 13 2001-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paramilitary
  • Political Systems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paramilitaire
  • Régimes politiques

Spanish

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Record 14 1998-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paper Manufacturing Processes
DEF

The glossy finish produced on a Yankee machine. There the paper is pressed against a large steam-heated, highly polished revolving Yankee cylinder, which dries the sheet and imparts a highly glazed surface on the side next to the cylinder, usually leaving the other side rough, of about the texture of the felt used on the machine.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication du papier

Spanish

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Record 15 1998-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Labour and Employment
OBS

Canadian Classification and Dictionary of Occupations, National Occupational Classification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Travail et emploi
OBS

Classification canadienne descriptive des professions, Classification nationale des professions.

Spanish

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Record 16 1997-12-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Electronic Systems

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Ensembles électroniques

Spanish

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Record 17 1992-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Vegetarians who believe that the millennium (a period of universal peace) will arrive only when man 'evolves a true sense of the right of all races, human and sub-human", and that all creatures have a right to life and should be protected by human beings

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 18 1989-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Properties of Paper
  • Packaging in Paper
DEF

[Said of a] ... high-gloss surface finish produced on the wire side of a sheet by passing it over a large diameter, highly polished, steam-heated roll as used on yankee-type paper machine dryers.

OBS

Besides being the official abbreviation for machine glazed, "MG" is also used by the multilayer flexible packaging industry in its system of notation of converting materials.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propriétés des papiers
  • Emballages en papier
DEF

Qualificatif attribué à un papier dont une face a été rendue unie et brillante par séchage au contact d'un cylindre de métal poli et chauffé.

Spanish

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Record 19 1986-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
CONT

Since Colmerauer's introduction of metamorphosis grammars (MGs), with their associated type O-like grammar rules, there has been a desire to allow more general rule formats in logic grammars.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle

Spanish

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Record 20 1985-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Occupational Codes - Officers
Universal entry(ies)
MG
occupation code
OBS

MG: classification specialty qualification code.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Groupes professionnels militaires des officiers
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MG
occupation code
OBS

MG : code de qualification de spécialiste (classifications).

Spanish

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Record 21 1980-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications

Spanish

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