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MOS [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Circuits Technology
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
- Electronic Components
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- metal-oxide semiconductor
1, record 1, English, metal%2Doxide%20semiconductor
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MOS 1, record 1, English, MOS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- metal oxide semiconductor 2, record 1, English, metal%20oxide%20semiconductor
correct
- MOS 3, record 1, English, MOS
correct
- MOS 3, record 1, English, MOS
- metal-oxide-semiconductor 4, record 1, English, metal%2Doxide%2Dsemiconductor
correct
- MOS 4, record 1, English, MOS
correct
- MOS 4, record 1, English, MOS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A three-layer sandwich of a metal, an insulator (usually an oxide of the substrate), and a semiconductor substrate, used in integrated circuits. 5, record 1, English, - metal%2Doxide%20semiconductor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the basic technologies used to manufacture integrated circuits, where electrical charges are carried by conduction. 6, record 1, English, - metal%2Doxide%20semiconductor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
- Composants électroniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- métal-oxyde-semiconducteur
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tal%2Doxyde%2Dsemiconducteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MOS 2, record 1, French, MOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structure réunissant un métal, un isolant et un semiconducteur, dans laquelle la mince couche d'isolant est constituée de l'oxyde du substrat. 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tal%2Doxyde%2Dsemiconducteur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'une des technologies de base utilisées pour fabriquer des circuits intégrés et dans laquelle les charges électriques sont portées par conduction. 3, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tal%2Doxyde%2Dsemiconducteur
Record 1, Key term(s)
- métal oxyde semiconducteur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tecnología de los circuitos electrónicos
- Semiconductores (Electrónica)
- Componentes electrónicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- metal-óxido-semiconductor
1, record 1, Spanish, metal%2D%C3%B3xido%2Dsemiconductor
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MOS 1, record 1, Spanish, MOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- metal óxido semiconductor 2, record 1, Spanish, metal%20%C3%B3xido%20semiconductor
correct, masculine noun
- MOS 2, record 1, Spanish, MOS
correct, masculine noun
- MOS 2, record 1, Spanish, MOS
- semiconductor de óxido metálico 3, record 1, Spanish, semiconductor%20de%20%C3%B3xido%20met%C3%A1lico
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- semiconductor metal-óxido 4, record 1, Spanish, semiconductor%20metal%2D%C3%B3xido
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la estructura física metal óxido semiconductor (MOS) se denomina de "enriquecimiento o acumulación" [...], que resulta ser la base del dispositivo electrónico denominado transistor MOS. 2, record 1, Spanish, - metal%2D%C3%B3xido%2Dsemiconductor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
semiconductor de óxido metálico; semiconductor metal-óxido: Los equivalentes que indican que MOS (metal-óxido-semiconductor) es un semiconductor no son precisos. En realidad, el semiconductor es una de las tres capas que componen esta estructura junto con el metal y el óxido. 5, record 1, Spanish, - metal%2D%C3%B3xido%2Dsemiconductor
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Botany
- Flowers and Ornamentals (Horticulture)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Orchid Society
1, record 2, English, Manitoba%20Orchid%20Society
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MOS 2, record 2, English, MOS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Manitoba Orchid Hobbyist Club 3, record 2, English, Manitoba%20Orchid%20Hobbyist%20Club
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small provincial organization founded in 1970. 4, record 2, English, - Manitoba%20Orchid%20Society
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Botanique
- Floriculture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Orchid Society
1, record 2, French, Manitoba%20Orchid%20Society
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MOS 2, record 2, French, MOS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Manitoba Orchid Hobbyist Club 3, record 2, French, Manitoba%20Orchid%20Hobbyist%20Club
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Maritime Observation Satellite
1, record 3, English, Maritime%20Observation%20Satellite
correct, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MOS 2, record 3, English, MOS
correct, Asia
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Maritime Observation Satellite
1, record 3, French, Maritime%20Observation%20Satellite
correct, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MOS 2, record 3, French, MOS
correct, Asia
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- satellite d'observation maritime
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Satélite de Observación Marina
1, record 3, Spanish, Sat%C3%A9lite%20de%20Observaci%C3%B3n%20Marina
masculine noun, Asia
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MOS 1, record 3, Spanish, MOS
masculine noun, Asia
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-08-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- soil organic matter
1, record 4, English, soil%20organic%20matter
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SOM 2, record 4, English, SOM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Constituent of soil that includes plant and animal remains in various stages of decomposition, cells and tissues of soil organisms, and substances produced by the soil microbes. 3, record 4, English, - soil%20organic%20matter
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- matière organique du sol
1, record 4, French, mati%C3%A8re%20organique%20du%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MOS 2, record 4, French, MOS
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fraction du sol qui comprend les débris végétaux et animaux à divers stades de décomposition, les cellules et les tissus des organismes du sol, ainsi que les substances produites par les microbes du sol. 3, record 4, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20organique%20du%20sol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La matière organique du sol représente l'indicateur principal de la qualité des sols, à la fois pour des fonctions agricoles [...] et pour les fonctions environnementales [...] La matière organique, est [aussi] le principal déterminant de l'activité biologique. La quantité, la diversité et l'activité de la faune et des micro-organismes sont en relation directe avec la présence de la matière organique. 4, record 4, French, - mati%C3%A8re%20organique%20du%20sol
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-01-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Modelling (Mathematics)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- model output statistics
1, record 5, English, model%20output%20statistics
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MOS 2, record 5, English, MOS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For a numerical weather prediction model, statistical relations between model-forecast variables and observed weather variables, used for either correction of model-forecast variables or prediction of variables not explicitly forecast by the model. 3, record 5, English, - model%20output%20statistics
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Model output statistics [is] a set of statistical equations that uses model output to forecast the probability of precipitation, high and low temperature, cloud cover, and precipitation amount ... 4, record 5, English, - model%20output%20statistics
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Model output statistics ... have often taken the form of multilinear regression equations derived by screening potential model-forecast variables as predictors. The method produces forecasts of weather variables that to some extent account for the random and systematic errors in the numerical weather prediction model. 3, record 5, English, - model%20output%20statistics
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The difference between model output statistics (MOS) and perfect prognostic is that in MOS the predictand is related to the actual model output, while in perfect prog, the predictand is related to observations or representations of them at (nearly) concurrent times. 3, record 5, English, - model%20output%20statistics
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
model output statistics: term rarely used in the singular form (model output statistic). 5, record 5, English, - model%20output%20statistics
Record 5, Key term(s)
- model output statistic
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- statistiques de sortie de modèle
1, record 5, French, statistiques%20de%20sortie%20de%20mod%C3%A8le
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- statistiques des sorties de modèle 3, record 5, French, statistiques%20des%20sorties%20de%20mod%C3%A8le
correct, feminine noun, plural
- SSM 4, record 5, French, SSM
feminine noun, plural
- SSM 4, record 5, French, SSM
- données des prévisions numériques 5, record 5, French, donn%C3%A9es%20des%20pr%C3%A9visions%20num%C3%A9riques
feminine noun, plural
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- statistique de sortie de modèle
- statistique des sorties de modèle
- donnée des prévisions numériques
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Modelización (Matemáticas)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- valores estadísticos elaborados con modelos
1, record 5, Spanish, valores%20estad%C3%ADsticos%20elaborados%20con%20modelos
masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-06-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mean opinion score
1, record 6, English, mean%20opinion%20score
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MOS 1, record 6, English, MOS
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mean opinion score; MOS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 6, English, - mean%20opinion%20score
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- note moyenne d'opinion
1, record 6, French, note%20moyenne%20d%27opinion
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MOS 1, record 6, French, MOS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
note moyenne d'opinion; MOS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 6, French, - note%20moyenne%20d%27opinion
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- promedio de puntuación de opinión
1, record 6, Spanish, promedio%20de%20puntuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20opini%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MOS 1, record 6, Spanish, MOS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- nota media de opinión 1, record 6, Spanish, nota%20media%20de%20opini%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
promedio de puntuación de opinión; nota media de opinión; MOS: términos y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 6, Spanish, - promedio%20de%20puntuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20opini%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-08-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- optical security material
1, record 7, English, optical%20security%20material
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- OSM 1, record 7, English, OSM
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin film of optically variable material which shifts color from gold to green when tilted and which is used in the production of bank notes. 1, record 7, English, - optical%20security%20material
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is applied in the upper left-hand corner of the $20, $50, $100, and $1,000 notes. 1, record 7, English, - optical%20security%20material
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- matériau optique de sûreté
1, record 7, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20optique%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- MOS 1, record 7, French, MOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pellicule très mince composée de matériau réfléchissant dont la couleur passe de l'or au vert lorsqu'on l'incline et qui est utilisée dans la fabrication de billets de banque. 1, record 7, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20optique%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est appliqué dans le coin supérieur gauche des billets de 20, de 50, de 100 et de 1 000 dollars. 1, record 7, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20optique%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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