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Record 1 2010-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Peace-Keeping Operations
  • International Relations
DEF

The physical act of placing a buffer force between two opposing armed forces in order to prevent an outbreak or renewal of fighting between those forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations de maintien de la paix
  • Relations internationales
DEF

Acte physique qui consiste à placer une force tampon entre les deux forces armées antagonistes en vue de prévenir le déclenchement ou la reprise des combats.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prostheses
  • Bones and Joints
CONT

Results indicated fibrous ingrowth into porous regions [on the surface of the hip implant].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prothèses
  • Os et articulations
CONT

Jonction ciment-os : [Apparition d'un] liséré clair, correspondant sans doute à une "interposition" de tissu fibreux entre ciment et os.

Spanish

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Record 3 1981-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology (General)
  • Psychometry and Psychotechnology
OBS

A cue in depth perception in which near objects block off portions of faraway objects.

OBS

Note: Term defined in a specialized glossary of psychometrics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie (Généralités)
  • Psychométrie et psychotechnique

Spanish

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Record 4 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
OBS

d'un matériau entre deux tôles.

OBS

structure résistante.

Spanish

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