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DEGRADATION [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-11-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Roads
- Road Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- distress
1, record 1, English, distress
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- degradation 2, record 1, English, degradation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limited response of, or damage to (in the forms of cracking, deformation and disintegration), a pavement from deterioration factors (traffic, climate, environment) over time. 1, record 1, English, - distress
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distress: term proposed by the World Road Association. 3, record 1, English, - distress
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Voies de circulation
- Entretien des routes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dégradation
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réponse limitée ou dégâts (fissuration, déformations, désintégration) d'une chaussée dus [à différents facteurs] (trafic, climat, environnement) dans le temps. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dégradation : terme proposé par l'Association mondiale de la route. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carreteras
- Mantenimiento de carreteras
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- degradación
1, record 1, Spanish, degradaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-10-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stemming
1, record 2, English, stemming
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- automatic stemming 2, record 2, English, automatic%20stemming
correct
- stem search 3, record 2, English, stem%20search
correct, standardized
- degradation 3, record 2, English, degradation
standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An advanced search feature that allows you to search for all variants of your search terms... 4, record 2, English, - stemming
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... for example, a search for the word "run" will retrieve web pages that contain any of the words "run," "running," "runner," etc. 4, record 2, English, - stemming
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
steam search; degradation: terms standardized by ISO. 5, record 2, English, - stemming
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- racinisation
1, record 2, French, racinisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- racinisation automatique 1, record 2, French, racinisation%20automatique
correct, feminine noun
- recherche de radical 2, record 2, French, recherche%20de%20radical
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fonction disponible dans certains moteurs de recherche. 1, record 2, French, - racinisation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
recherche de radical : La forme «recherche du radical» est normalisée par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - racinisation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- degradation
1, record 3, English, degradation
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- chemical degradation 2, record 3, English, chemical%20degradation
correct
- breakdown 3, record 3, English, breakdown
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A change in the chemical structure of a plastic involving a deleterious change in properties. (Refer to deterioration). 4, record 3, English, - degradation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare "decomposition," "natural degradation," "biodegradation." 5, record 3, English, - degradation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
degradation: term and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 3, English, - degradation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Plasturgie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dégradation
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dégradation chimique 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20chimique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Changement dans la structure chimique d'un plastique, amenant un changement indésirable de ses propriétés. (Voir aussi «détérioration».) 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dégradation des matériaux macromoléculaires est essentiellement caractérisée par une rupture des macromolécules qui les constituent. [...] Les facteurs externes de dégradation peuvent être de nature fort diverses : Dégradation thermique. [...] Dégradation photochimique ou photodégradation. [...] Dégradation oxydante. [...] Dégradation par les radiations ionisantes. [...] Dégradation par action d'agents chimiques. [...] Dégradation biologique. 4, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dégradation : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 5, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Fabricación de plásticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- degradación
1, record 3, Spanish, degradaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cambio en la estructura química de un plástico, que involucra un cambio indeseable en sus propiedades. 1, record 3, Spanish, - degradaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-05-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Microbial Ecology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- biological degradation
1, record 4, English, biological%20degradation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- biodegradation 2, record 4, English, biodegradation
correct, standardized
- biological breakdown 3, record 4, English, biological%20breakdown
correct, see observation
- biological decomposition 4, record 4, English, biological%20decomposition
correct, see observation
- biological decay 5, record 4, English, biological%20decay
correct, see observation
- biological deterioration 6, record 4, English, biological%20deterioration
see observation, less frequent
- degradation 3, record 4, English, degradation
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The biochemical process of decay or decomposition (i.e., of the breakdown of complex, large organic molecules into small, simple molecules) of either natural or synthetic organic materials, by living organisms (fungi, bacteria or by secretions and chemicals involving these bacteria) populating soils, bodies of water, or wastewater treatment facilities. 7, record 4, English, - biological%20degradation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Often restricted to the breakdown of wastes released into the environment, especially in an aqueous medium, and regarded as a desirable process in contrast to biodeterioration. 7, record 4, English, - biological%20degradation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
biological breakdown; biological decomposition; biological decay: These terms are explanatory expressions describing the phenomenon of biodegradation, and not true synonyms of "biodegradation", but they can still be used if the context permits it. 7, record 4, English, - biological%20degradation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
biodegradation: term standardized by ISO. 8, record 4, English, - biological%20degradation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Écologie microbienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- biodégradation
1, record 4, French, biod%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- dégradation biochimique 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20biochimique
correct, feminine noun
- dégradation biologique 3, record 4, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20biologique
correct, feminine noun
- décomposition biologique 4, record 4, French, d%C3%A9composition%20biologique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- dégradation bactérienne 5, record 4, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20bact%C3%A9rienne
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- dégradation microbiologique 5, record 4, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20microbiologique
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décomposition (ou dégradation moléculaire) de matières organiques, naturelles ou synthétiques, opérée par des organismes vivants qui sont normalement présents dans les stations d'épuration ou dont on a éventuellement favorisé la prolifération. 2, record 4, French, - biod%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Dans les sols, ensemble des phénomènes biologiques (micro-organismes et enzymes, faune du sol) qui aboutissent à la décomposition des débris végétaux et des substances humiques en CO2, H2O, NH3 (minéralisation). 6, record 4, French, - biod%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La biodégration [constitue l'un] des processus naturels efficaces qui interviennent pour limiter une pollution néfaste de la nature et de l'environnement humain. 7, record 4, French, - biod%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
décomposition biologique : Ce terme, qui constitue une unité explicative du phénomène de la biodégradation et non un véritable synonyme du terme «biodégradation», n'en demeure pas moins correct et il peut être utilisé selon le contexte. 2, record 4, French, - biod%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dégradation bactérienne; dégradation microbiologique : Nous ne pouvons pas recommander l'emploi de ces termes qui nous paraissent très douteux. Ils servent à désigner une autre notion. 2, record 4, French, - biod%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
biodégradation : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 8, record 4, French, - biod%C3%A9gradation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Ecología microbiana
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- biodegradación
1, record 4, Spanish, biodegradaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- degradación biológica 2, record 4, Spanish, degradaci%C3%B3n%20biol%C3%B3gica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de descomposición mediante actividad biológica. 3, record 4, Spanish, - biodegradaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Velocidad de biodegradación. 4, record 4, Spanish, - biodegradaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- degradation
1, record 5, English, degradation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The wearing down of the land by the erosive action of water, wind, or ice. 2, record 5, English, - degradation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aplanissement
1, record 5, French, aplanissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action et résultat des processus tendant à réduire par érosion les reliefs saillants. 1, record 5, French, - aplanissement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un aplanissement généralisé à l'échelle régionale (plusieurs dizaines de kilomètres carrés) est dit «surface d'érosion». 1, record 5, French, - aplanissement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- arrasamiento
1, record 5, Spanish, arrasamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Desaparición del relieve por acción de la erosión. 1, record 5, Spanish, - arrasamiento
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-08-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
- Strength of Materials
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ageing effect
1, record 6, English, ageing%20effect
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- degradation 1, record 6, English, degradation
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ageing effect. The efficiency of amorphous silicon solar cells drops when exposed to light until it has reached a stable value (at around 10 to 30 percent of its initial value) over the course of its service life. The efficiency of "cascading" or "tandem" cells helps here considerably. 1, record 6, English, - ageing%20effect
Record 6, Key term(s)
- aging effect
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- effet de vieillissement
1, record 6, French, effet%20de%20vieillissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le silicium amorphe souffre [...] d'un effet de vieillissement lié à l'instabilité de l'hydrogène dans sa structure due aux effets de surface et aux réactions chimiques avec le milieu extérieur (H2O, CO2, ...). 1, record 6, French, - effet%20de%20vieillissement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Radio Waves
- Remote Sensing
- Computer Graphics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- image degradation
1, record 7, English, image%20degradation
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- degradation 2, record 7, English, degradation
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A deleterious change in the definition, brightness, fidelity, or other attribute of an image. 3, record 7, English, - image%20degradation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most common sources of image degradation are ... contrast reduction by the atmosphere, atmospheric turbulence effects, image quality performance of the optical system ... 4, record 7, English, - image%20degradation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
image degradation: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 3, record 7, English, - image%20degradation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Ondes radioélectriques
- Télédétection
- Infographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dégradation de l'image
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20de%20l%27image
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- dégradation 2, record 7, French, d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun
- dégradation d'image 3, record 7, French, d%C3%A9gradation%20d%27image
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variation nuisible de la définition, de la luminosité, de la fidélité ou d'un autre attribut d'une image. 3, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9gradation%20de%20l%27image
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'observation courante indique que toute chaîne instrumentale dégrade les images. Cela se traduit par une atténuation de contrastes, une perte de résolution, un flou dans la perception des détails fins. Depuis les travaux de Fresnel et de Rayleigh, on sait que la dégradation introduite dans l'optique proprement dite est une conséquence directe des phénomènes de diffraction, en particulier celle de Frauenhoffer (diffraction à l'infini). 4, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9gradation%20de%20l%27image
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dégradation de l'image : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de Travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GRRT). 3, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9gradation%20de%20l%27image
Record 7, Key term(s)
- dégradation d'images
- dégradation des images
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ondas radioeléctricas
- Teledetección
- Gráficos de computadora
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- degradación de la imagen
1, record 7, Spanish, degradaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20imagen
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-01-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Coal-Derived Fuels
- Mining of Organic Materials
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- degradation 1, record 8, English, degradation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Involuntary breakage. 1, record 8, English, - degradation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Combustibles dérivés des charbons
- Exploitation de matières organiques (Mines)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dégradation
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9gradation
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bris involontaire. 1, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Combustibles derivados del carbón
- Explotación de materias orgánicas (Minas)
- Preparación de los productos mineros
- Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- degradación
1, record 8, Spanish, degradaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - external organization data 2004-10-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- degradation 1, record 9, English, degradation
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any identified deficiency or degradation at the site must be reported to CNSC. 1, record 9, English, - degradation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- détérioration
1, record 9, French, d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toute lacune ou détérioration doit être signalée à la CCSN. 1, record 9, French, - d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-04-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- degradation
1, record 10, English, degradation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dégradation
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- détérioration 2, record 10, French, d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
feminine noun
- déformation 3, record 10, French, d%C3%A9formation
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
- Telefonía y tecnología de microondas
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- degradación
1, record 10, Spanish, degradaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - external organization data 2002-03-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Mining Operations
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- degradation
1, record 11, English, degradation
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Every licensee shall forthwith report to the Board ... information revealing abnormal degradation, weakening or incipient failure of any component or system, the failure of which could constitute or contribute to a significant risk to health and safety or have a significant effect on the environment. 1, record 11, English, - degradation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation minière
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- dégradation
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le titulaire de permis fait rapport immédiatement à la Commission [...] de tout renseignement révélant l'existence de dégradation anormale, d'affaiblissement ou de début de défaillance de tout composant ou système dont la défaillance pourrait représenter ou entraîner un risque grave pour la santé ou la sécurité ou de sérieuses répercussions sur l'environnement. 1, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-12-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- degradation
1, record 12, English, degradation
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conversion of an organic compound to one containing a smaller number of carbon atoms. 2, record 12, English, - degradation
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- dégradation
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction organique diminuant la richesse en carbone d'une molécule. 2, record 12, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- degradación
1, record 12, Spanish, degradaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-12-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- degradation
1, record 13, English, degradation
correct, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gradual impairment of the characteristics and capability of an item by time age or environment. 1, record 13, English, - degradation
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
term standardized by ISO. 2, record 13, English, - degradation
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Earth-moving machinery - machine availability. 2, record 13, English, - degradation
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- dégradation
1, record 13, French, d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dégradation progressive des caractéristiques et de la capacité d'un élément dans le temps ou à cause des conditions d'environnement. 1, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Engins de terrassement - disponibilité d'un engin. 2, record 13, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cálculo, tolerancia y modulación (Construcción)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- degradación
1, record 13, Spanish, degradaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2001-12-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
- Textile Industries
- Chemistry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- degradation
1, record 14, English, degradation
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The second means [after permeation] of chemical intrusion is degradation. This is the deterioration of the clothing material caused by the action of a chemical. 2, record 14, English, - degradation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Degradation -- is an indication of how long the gloves will last and is a reduction in physical strength of the gloves upon chemical contact. 3, record 14, English, - degradation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Degradation may change bulk properties such as tensile strength, or may result in the dissolution of small areas of the material. Until recently, there were few alternative methods for testing chemical intrusion. This has caused an overemphasis on the degradation properties of materials. Although important, degradation is not usually as crucial as permeation data. 2, record 14, English, - degradation
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
- Industries du textile
- Chimie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- dégradation
1, record 14, French, d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dégradation - indication de la durée de service des gants, et de la réduction de la résistance physique des gants lors du contact avec un produit chimique. 1, record 14, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Resistencia de los materiales
- Industrias textiles
- Química
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- degradación
1, record 14, Spanish, degradaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2001-06-06
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- degradation
1, record 15, English, degradation
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In natural transformations one passes from stable minerals in sedimentary, metamorphic and crystalline rocks, i.e., from micas and chlorites to open minerals with variable basal spacings that are more frequent in weathered materials or in environments rich in water. This will be "degradation." 2, record 15, English, - degradation
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- dégradation
1, record 15, French, d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les transformations naturelles, on peut passer des minéraux stables dans les roches sédimentaires, métamorphiques et cristallines, qui sont les micas et les chlorites, à des minéraux ouverts, à espacement variable, plus fréquents dans les produits d'altération ou les milieux riches en eau. Ce sera la «dégradation». 1, record 15, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1998-08-17
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- degradation 1, record 16, English, degradation
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- impairment 2, record 16, English, impairment
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- dégradation
1, record 16, French, d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1998-03-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- denudation
1, record 17, English, denudation
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- degradation 2, record 17, English, degradation
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The erosion, by rain, frost, wind, running water, and other agencies, of the solid matter of the earth so that strata formerly covered are exposed and elevations are worn down. 3, record 17, English, - denudation
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- dégradation
1, record 17, French, d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- dénudation du sol 2, record 17, French, d%C3%A9nudation%20du%20sol
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décapage de la surface du sol par les agents atmosphériques : pluie et ruissellement, vent, etc. 2, record 17, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- degradación
1, record 17, Spanish, degradaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Desintegración y desgaste de la superficie de las rocas, acantilados, estratos, lechos de río, etc. por la acción atmosférica, del agua, biológica u otras. 1, record 17, Spanish, - degradaci%C3%B3n
Record 18 - internal organization data 1996-02-07
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Law
- Federal Laws and Legal Documents
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- degradation
1, record 18, English, degradation
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polluting substance means a substance that, if added to a water body, is likely to degrade or alter or form part of a process of degradation or alteration of the physical, chemical or biological conditions of the water body to an extent that is detrimental to its use by human beings, animals, fish or plants. 1, record 18, English, - degradation
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Droit environnemental
- Lois et documents juridiques fédéraux
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- dégradation
1, record 18, French, d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Substance polluante : toute substance qui, ajoutée à un plan d'eau, est susceptible d'en dégrader ou d'en altérer l'état physique, chimique ou biologique ou de contribuer au processus de dégradation ou d'altération de cet état, au point de nuire à son utilisation par les êtres humains, les animaux, les poissons ou les végétaux. 1, record 18, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme français et équivalent sont utilisés dans la Loi canadienne sur l'évaluation environnementale (1992) ou dans les règlements connexes de cette loi. 2, record 18, French, - d%C3%A9gradation
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1993-11-17
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- degradation
1, record 19, English, degradation
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- détérioration
1, record 19, French, d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- dégradation 1, record 19, French, d%C3%A9gradation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- diminution 1, record 19, French, diminution
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détérioration; dégradation, diminution : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale (CUTS). 2, record 19, French, - d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Détérioration d'un matériel. 2, record 19, French, - d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Dégradation du fonctionnement d'un équipement. 2, record 19, French, - d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Diminution de la qualité. 2, record 19, French, - d%C3%A9t%C3%A9rioration
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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