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Record 1 2017-11-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
  • Practical Astronomy
CONT

A satellite in synchronous orbit tends to wander from position, chiefly because Earth and its gravitational field are not symmetrical, but also because of gravitational effects of the Sun and Moon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
  • Astronomie pratique
CONT

Si précises qu'aient été les manœuvres, la durée de révolution ne saurait être exactement celle de la Terre : le satellite dérivera vers l'est ou vers l'ouest selon qu'il sera plus rapide ou plus lent.

Spanish

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Record 2 2008-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Aircraft Systems
DEF

To take an alternative path.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Circuits des aéronefs
OBS

dériver : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 3 2006-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Track and Field
OBS

Of the implement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Athlétisme
OBS

De la part de l'engin.

Spanish

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Record 4 2001-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paddle Sports
OBS

Technique/tactics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de pagaie
OBS

Technique/tactique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de remo
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Record 5 1997-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Differential and Integral Calculus
DEF

to work out the differential or derivative of

French

Domaine(s)
  • Calcul différentiel et intégral
OBS

Dériver une fonction : en calculer la dérivée.

Spanish

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Record 6 1997-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paddle Sports

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de pagaie

Spanish

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Record 7 1997-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Agricultural Chemicals
OBS

speaking of spray droplets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
OBS

en parlant des embruns ou du brouillard de pulvérisation.

Spanish

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Record 8 1997-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Phraseology
DEF

To originate, derive, or be descended.

OBS

To stem from.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phraséologie

Spanish

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Record 9 1997-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

To turn from one course, direction, objective, or use to another. (To divert a stream to a new channel....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
CONT

Dériver un cours d'eau, le détourner de son cours.

Spanish

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Record 10 1997-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephone Facilities
  • Telephony and Microwave Technology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations (Téléphonie)
  • Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences

Spanish

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