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PLASTICITY [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Rheology
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- plasticity
1, record 1, English, plasticity
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The tendency of a material to remain deformed after reduction of the deforming stress to or below its yield stress. 2, record 1, English, - plasticity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plasticity enables a solid under the action of external forces to undergo permanent deformation without rupture, called plastic deformation. 3, record 1, English, - plasticity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plasticity: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - plasticity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
- Rhéologie
- Chimie analytique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plasticité
1, record 1, French, plasticit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tendance d'une matière à rester déformée après réduction de la contrainte déformante à une valeur inférieure ou égale à celle de son seuil d'écoulement. 2, record 1, French, - plasticit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plasticité : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - plasticit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Reología
- Química analítica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- plasticidad
1, record 1, Spanish, plasticidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tendencia de un material a permanecer deformado después de la reducción del esfuerzo de deformación, en un valor inferior o igual a su esfuerzo de fluencia. 2, record 1, Spanish, - plasticidad
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Plant Biology
- Animal Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- plasticity
1, record 2, English, plasticity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ecological plasticity 2, record 2, English, ecological%20plasticity
correct
- wide adaptation 3, record 2, English, wide%20adaptation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The capacity of organisms with the same genotype to vary in developmental pattern, in phenotype, or in behavior according to varying environmental conditions. 4, record 2, English, - plasticity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ecological plasticity may be defined as the potentialities of expression of physiological characters that determine what factors of the environment shall limit the distribution of a species or other taxon. 5, record 2, English, - plasticity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The wild strawberry reproduces vegetatively by vigorous runners and each clone can only develop the desirable genetic plasticity by means of stepwise somatic mutations (bud sparts). 5, record 2, English, - plasticity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Ants exhibit plasticity in building habits. 4, record 2, English, - plasticity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Wide adaptation of a crop. 3, record 2, English, - plasticity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Biologie végétale
- Biologie animale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- plasticité
1, record 2, French, plasticit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- plasticité écologique 2, record 2, French, plasticit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9cologique
correct, feminine noun
- grande adaptation 3, record 2, French, grande%20adaptation
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité d'adaptation d'un organisme (animal ou végétal) aux conditions diverses du milieu. 4, record 2, French, - plasticit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plasticité par rapport à la lumière. L'existence de différentes stratégies de développement des arbres par rapport à l'utilisation de la lumière est un aspect essentiel de la dynamique des espèces forestières et de sa maîtrise dans les systèmes aménagés. 5, record 2, French, - plasticit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] des modifications de certains facteurs écologiques [...] peuvent affecter de manière significative la distribution de nombreuses espèces végétales, et dont [...] perturber profondément les écosystèmes. Si ces changements se réalisent d'une manière trop brutale, les espèces n'ont pas le temps d'exprimer leur plasticité écologique en s'adaptant aux nouvelles conditions écologiques. 6, record 2, French, - plasticit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
On trouve, pour chaque hormone (ou groupe) des connaissances générales sur sa synthèse, sa régulation, son métabolisme, sa répartition et son effet chez les poissons ainsi qu'une discussion de son effet supposé sur la migration et de ses effets préadaptatifs et adaptatifs dans le contexte du déplacement vers un milieu de salinité différente. La diversité et la plasticité des salmonidés sont soulignées. 7, record 2, French, - plasticit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecología (Generalidades)
- Biología vegetal
- Biología animal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- plasticidad ecológica
1, record 2, Spanish, plasticidad%20ecol%C3%B3gica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Amplitud dentro de la cual un organismo determinado puede soportar variaciones ambientales de sus condiciones óptimas. 2, record 2, Spanish, - plasticidad%20ecol%C3%B3gica
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Nervous System
- Biotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- plasticity
1, record 3, English, plasticity
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of early embryonic cells to alter in conformity with the immediate environment. 2, record 3, English, - plasticity
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The potential for plasticity of the developing mamalian visual system has been the subject of several investigations. 3, record 3, English, - plasticity
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Système nerveux
- Biotechnologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plasticité
1, record 3, French, plasticit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Propriété que possède la matière vivante de se développer en êtres animés plus ou moins complexes et capables de répondre par des réactions adaptives aux divers facteurs physiques, chimiques et biologiques. 2, record 3, French, - plasticit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
(neurobiologie) Propriété du système nerveux de modifier l'organisation de son réseau de connexions synaptiques sous l'effet de certaines stimulations (par ex. pendant un apprentissage) ou après lésion (régénération par bourgeonnement collatéral). 3, record 3, French, - plasticit%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les boutons synaptiques peuvent modifier leur taille et disparaître ou réapparaître en quelques minutes : cette propriété est à la base des très grandes capacités d'adaptation du système nerveux des mammifères. 3, record 3, French, - plasticit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Citología
- Sistema nervioso
- Biotecnología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- plasticidad
1, record 3, Spanish, plasticidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacidad potencial de evolución biológica. 2, record 3, Spanish, - plasticidad
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Special Education
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- plasticity 1, record 4, English, plasticity
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The quality of being plastic or conformable. (DOR.,1965:1170) Plasticity is regarded as configurational instability and may, according to Bender, show up in difficulty with integration and patterning in various areas. 2, record 4, English, - plasticity
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éducation spéciale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- plasticité
1, record 4, French, plasticit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aptitude à prendre une forme ou une attitude imposée du dehors. (LAFON,1973:663) La plasticité psychologique du jeune enfant rend légitime toute tentative éducative visant à réduire ses difficultés d'adaptation. 2, record 4, French, - plasticit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Educación especial
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- plasticidad
1, record 4, Spanish, plasticidad
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-12-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Metallography
- Welding and Soldering (Metals)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- plasticity
1, record 5, English, plasticity
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ability of a metal to bend without breaking. 1, record 5, English, - plasticity
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Métallographie
- Soudage (Métal)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- plasticité
1, record 5, French, plasticit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aptitude d'un métal à se déformer de façon non élastique, sans rupture. 2, record 5, French, - plasticit%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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