TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

PLENITUDE [5 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

Filter results by subject field

Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2009-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
  • Electric Rotary Machines
  • Mechanical Construction
  • Wind Energy
DEF

... the ratio of the total blade area to the swept area of the windmill.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
  • Machines tournantes électriques
  • Construction mécanique
  • Énergie éolienne
DEF

[...] KIR/S où I désigne la longueur de la corde de référence pour r: 0,7 R [K étant le nombre de pales, R le rayon du rotor et S la surface balayée par le rotor].

Spanish

Save record 1

Record 2 1993-05-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

In overactivity conditions ... select more distal points, which are the main points to calm hyperactivity of an energetic orb. Use less local points, which are selected to direct the calming action of the distal points. Apply dispersing techniques to the distal points and neutral technique to the local points. (Acupuncture Energetics, 1991, p. 17).

CONT

Excess Yang (Yin normal). Overall Qi is in excess. This results in Heat and overactivity, ... A dispersing or calming treatment is required, because Qi is in excess and possibly blocked or overactive. (Acupressure for Common Ailments, 1991, p. 17).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

L'étude de la langue nous permet de distinguer les huit classifications traditionnelles d'un trouble (...) : (...) 8. trouble de l'excès (plénitude). (La médecine chinoise, diététique et phytothérapie, 1985, p. 39).

CONT

L'action calmante, sédative, antispasmodique, par massage lent, profond, en dispersion et déblocage, est indiquée dans les cas de plénitude. (Dictionnaire pratique d'automassage, 1986, p. 24).

Spanish

Save record 2

Record 3 1992-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
DEF

Sensation de volume, plénitude. La résilience après compression et l'épaisseur, unie à un toucher chaud, sont étroitement liées à cette sensation.

OBS

L'une des expressions primaires de la main des tissus.

Spanish

Save record 3

Record 4 1990-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

Full habit of body; roundness or protuberance of outline.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Etat de ce qui est plein, qui donne une sensation de pesanteur, de lourdeur. Plénitude gastrique.

Spanish

Save record 4

Record 5 1990-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
DEF

A feeling of internal pressure or distension.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Etat de ce qui est plein, qui donne une sensation de pesanteur, de lourdeur. Plénitude gastrique.

Spanish

Save record 5

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: