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NUCLEAR ACCIDENT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-11-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Security
- Emergency Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nuclear accident
1, record 1, English, nuclear%20accident
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A major and unintentional nuclear event, or a series of nuclear events, that is caused by the development of an uncontrolled chain reaction or the uncontrolled release of radioactive material and that leads to significant consequences for people, the environment or the nuclear facility. 1, record 1, English, - nuclear%20accident
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A reactor core meltdown, for example, is considered a nuclear accident. 1, record 1, English, - nuclear%20accident
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale, levels 4 to 7 are called accidents. Depending on the severity of the accident, it is further identified as an accident with local consequences, an accident with wider consequences, a serious accident or a major accident. 1, record 1, English, - nuclear%20accident
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
nuclear accident: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 1, English, - nuclear%20accident
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Sécurité
- Gestion des urgences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- accident nucléaire
1, record 1, French, accident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Événement nucléaire majeur et non intentionnel, ou succession d'événements nucléaires, qui se produit en raison du développement non contrôlé d'une réaction en chaîne ou en raison du rejet non contrôlé de matières radioactives et qui a de graves conséquences sur la population, l'environnement ou l'installation nucléaire. 1, record 1, French, - accident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La fusion du cœur d'un réacteur représente un exemple d'accident nucléaire. 1, record 1, French, - accident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
D'après l'Échelle internationale des événements nucléaires et radiologiques, les échelons 4 à 7 désignent les accidents. Selon leur gravité, ils sont qualifiés soit d'accidents ayant des conséquences locales, d'accidents ayant des conséquences étendues, d'accidents graves ou d'accidents majeurs. 1, record 1, French, - accident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
accident nucléaire : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 1, French, - accident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2011-03-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Plant Safety
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nuclear accident
1, record 2, English, nuclear%20accident
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any sudden and unexpected event or series of events due to the development of an uncontrolled chain reaction or to the uncontrolled escape of radioactive material. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 2, English, - nuclear%20accident
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear accident: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 2, English, - nuclear%20accident
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- accident nucléaire
1, record 2, French, accident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout fait, ou toute succession de faits, à caractère soudain et fortuit, dus au développement non contrôlé d'une réaction en chaîne, ou à la fuite non contrôlée de matières radioactives. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 2, record 2, French, - accident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
accident nucléaire : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - accident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad de las centrales nucleares
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- accidente nuclear
1, record 2, Spanish, accidente%20nuclear
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-11-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- Land Forces
- Security
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nuclear accident
1, record 3, English, nuclear%20accident
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Any unexpected event involving loss or destruction of, or serious damage to, a nuclear weapon, component or facility which results in an actual or potential hazard to life or property. 1, record 3, English, - nuclear%20accident
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Forces terrestres
- Sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- accident nucléaire
1, record 3, French, accident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tout événement inattendu mettant en cause la perte ou la destruction d'armes, de composants ou d'installations nucléaires, ou causant des dégâts importants à ce matériel, et qui résulte en danger réel ou éventuel pour la vie ou la propriété. 1, record 3, French, - accident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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