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WATER [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- water down
1, record 1, English, water%20down
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- water 1, record 1, English, water
correct, verb
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dilute by the addition of water. 1, record 1, English, - water%20down
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mouiller
1, record 1, French, mouiller
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ajouter de l'eau (à un liquide). 1, record 1, French, - mouiller
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
mouiller du lait, mouiller du vin 1, record 1, French, - mouiller
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-06-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Territories (Indigenous Peoples)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- water
1, record 2, English, water
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Waters in any river, stream, lake or other body of inland waterson the surface or under ground in the Nunavut settlement area, and includes ice and all inland ground waters, but does not include water or ice in marine areas. 2, record 2, English, - water
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
water: term and definition taken from the Agreement between the Inuit of the Nunavut Settlement Area and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada; and, term used in the Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement/ Gwich'in, Mackenzie Delta, in the Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement /Sahtu Dene and Metis and in the Umbrella Final Agreement / Yukon First Nations (Champagne and Aishihik). 3, record 2, English, - water
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Territoires (Peuples Autochtones)
- Droit autochtone
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- eau
1, record 2, French, eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des cours d'eau, lacs et autres plans d'eau internes situés à la surface ou dans le sous-sol de la région du Nunavut, y compris la glace et les nappes phréatiques internes. Ne sont pas comprises dans la présente définition les eaux et les glaces situées dans des zones marines. 1, record 2, French, - eau
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
eau : terme et définition relevés dans l'Accord entre les Inuit de la région du Nunavut et Sa Majesté la Reine du chef du Canada (1993); et, terme employé dans l'Entente sur la revendication territoriale globale des Gwich'in, delta du Mackenzie, dans l'Entente sur la revendication territoriale globale des Dénés et Métis du Sahtu et dans l'Accord-cadre définitif - Premières nations du Yukon. 2, record 2, French, - eau
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En 2008, le Bureau de la traduction a recommandé l'accord en genre et en nombre des termes «Inuit» (nom propre) et «inuit» (adjectif). 3, record 2, French, - eau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Security
- Water Supply
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Water sector
1, record 3, English, Water%20sector
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Water 2, record 3, English, Water
correct, standardized
- Water critical infrastructure sector 1, record 3, English, Water%20critical%20infrastructure%20sector
correct
- Water CI sector 1, record 3, English, Water%20CI%20sector
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A critical infrastructure sector specified in the National Strategy for Critical Infrastructure. 3, record 3, English, - Water%20sector
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Water: term standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 1, record 3, English, - Water%20sector
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Sécurité
- Alimentation en eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- secteur Eau
1, record 3, French, secteur%20Eau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Eau 2, record 3, French, Eau
correct, see observation, standardized
- secteur des infrastructures essentielles Eau 1, record 3, French, secteur%20des%20infrastructures%20essentielles%20Eau
correct, masculine noun
- secteur des IE Eau 1, record 3, French, secteur%20des%20IE%20Eau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secteur des infrastructures essentielles indiqué dans la Stratégie nationale sur les infrastructures essentielles. 3, record 3, French, - secteur%20Eau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Eau : Dans le corps d'un texte, lorsque l'accord en genre est nécessaire, il est préférable d'utiliser «secteur Eau». 1, record 3, French, - secteur%20Eau
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Eau : terme normalisé par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 1, record 3, French, - secteur%20Eau
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-06-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- water
1, record 4, English, water
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The liquid of which seas, lakes, and rivers are composed, and which falls as rain and issues from springs. 2, record 4, English, - water
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When pure, it is transparent, colourless (except as seen in large quantity, when it has a blue tint), tasteless, and inodorous. 2, record 4, English, - water
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- eau
1, record 4, French, eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps incolore, inodore, liquide à la température ordinaire, résultat de la combinaison d'un volume d'oxygène et de deux volumes d'hydrogène. 2, record 4, French, - eau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À l'état pur, l'eau est sans saveur. C'est le seul corps que l'on trouve en permanence à la surface de la terre sous les trois états : solide (glace, neige), liquide (eau), et gazeux (vapeur d'eau). 2, record 4, French, - eau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- agua
1, record 4, Spanish, agua
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-05-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
- Maritime Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- waters
1, record 5, English, waters
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term rarely used in the singular. 2, record 5, English, - waters
Record 5, Key term(s)
- water
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
- Droit maritime
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- eaux
1, record 5, French, eaux
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme rarement utilisé au singulier. 2, record 5, French, - eaux
Record 5, Key term(s)
- eau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-08-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- water
1, record 6, English, water
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquid phase of a chemical compound consisting of approximately two parts by weight of hydrogen and 16 parts by weight of oxygen. In nature it contains small amounts of heavy water, gases and solids (mainly salts) in solution. 2, record 6, English, - water
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- eau
1, record 6, French, eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phase liquide d'un composé chimique consistant approximativement en deux parties d'hydrogène et 16 parties d'oxygène, en poids. Dans la nature, elle contient de faibles quantités d'eau lourde, de gaz et de solides (surtout des sels) en solution. 2, record 6, French, - eau
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- agua
1, record 6, Spanish, agua
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fase líquida de un compuesto químico formado aproximadamente por dos partes de hidrógeno y 16 partes de oxígeno, en peso. En la naturaleza contiene pequeñas cantidades de agua pesada, gases y sólidos (principalmente sales), en disolución. 1, record 6, Spanish, - agua
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-08-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rules/refereeing. 1, record 7, English, - water%21
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sailing term. 1, record 7, English, - water%21
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- de l'eau ! 1, record 7, French, de%20l%27eau%20%21
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme de voile. 1, record 7, French, - de%20l%27eau%20%21
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Règlement/arbitrage. 1, record 7, French, - de%20l%27eau%20%21
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-06-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- by water 1, record 8, English, by%20water
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- par voie maritime et fluviale 1, record 8, French, par%20voie%20maritime%20et%20fluviale
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-05-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Water Sampling Analysis System
1, record 9, English, Water%20Sampling%20Analysis%20System
correct, British Columbia
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- WATER 2, record 9, English, WATER
correct, British Columbia
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Water Sampling Analysis System
1, record 9, French, Water%20Sampling%20Analysis%20System
correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- WATER 2, record 9, French, WATER
correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Institut canadien d'information sur la santé, liste des catégories de systèmes d'information en santé. 1, record 9, French, - Water%20Sampling%20Analysis%20System
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Système de données sur les analyses d'échantillons d'eau
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-03-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- water
1, record 10, English, water
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intermittent directed jet of water which propulses the weft through the shed. 1, record 10, English, - water
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- eau
1, record 10, French, eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jet d'eau intermittent et dirigé pour propulser la trame à travers la foule. 1, record 10, French, - eau
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-11-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
- Gemmology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- water
1, record 11, English, water
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The degree of transparence and luster of a precious stone, as a measure of its quality. 1, record 11, English, - water
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A diamond of the first water. 1, record 11, English, - water
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Gemmologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- eau
1, record 11, French, eau
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transparence, pureté (des pierres précieuses). 1, record 11, French, - eau
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un diamant de la plus belle eau. 1, record 11, French, - eau
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-02-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- water
1, record 12, English, water
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A natural body of flowing or standing water. 1, record 12, English, - water
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
March Water (bay) P.E.I. 1, record 12, English, - water
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Allan Water (river), Ont. 1, record 12, English, - water
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Selkirk Water (inlet), B.C. 1, record 12, English, - water
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Lockyers Waters (lakes), Newfoundland. 1, record 12, English, - water
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Applied to a variety of fresh and saltwater features, including bays, inlets, rivers, and chains of lakes. Used in Newfoundland., P.E.I., Ont., and B.C. 1, record 12, English, - water
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
water: term and definition validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 12, English, - water
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- SANS EQUIVALENT/NO EQUIVALENT 1, record 12, French, SANS%20EQUIVALENT%2FNO%20EQUIVALENT
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1988-01-22
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Social Games
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- water
1, record 13, English, water
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de société
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Bouillon
1, record 13, French, Bouillon
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vers le haut du jeu de la marelle, on divise une case en quatre par des diagonales. On forme ainsi ce que les enfants appellent les culottes. Au centre de cette case, on y trace un cercle appelé le Bouillon. 1, record 13, French, - Bouillon
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1983-05-20
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- water
1, record 14, English, water
correct, verb
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To produce a wavy lustrous pattern, marking or finish on fabrics, metals, etc. 1, record 14, English, - water
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- moirer
1, record 14, French, moirer
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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