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break-point [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Pools
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- break-point
1, record 1, English, break%2Dpoint
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chlorine is the most commonly used disinfectant and is liable to produce secondary effects only under certain conditions ... it has the maximum effect on algae, plankton and the colour of the water if it is applied at the dose corresponding to the "break-point". The chlorine content of swimming-pool water is very easy to check by means of the orthotolidine test ... 1, record 1, English, - break%2Dpoint
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Piscines
- Traitement des eaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- break-point
1, record 1, French, break%2Dpoint
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- point critique 1, record 1, French, point%20critique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le chlore est le stérilisant le plus employé et n'est susceptible de provoquer des effets secondaires que dans certaines conditions [...] il a un maximum d'action sur les algues, le plancton et la couleur de l'eau s'il est appliqué à la dose correspondant au break-point. Le contrôle à l'orthotolidine de la dose de chlore dans l'eau de la piscine est très facile [...] 1, record 1, French, - break%2Dpoint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«point critique» : Le point critique est la dose de chlore correspondant au minimum de la courbe et pour laquelle il ne subsiste plus de composés d'addition chlorés dans l'eau. 1, record 1, French, - break%2Dpoint
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- break point
1, record 2, English, break%20point
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- break-point 2, record 2, English, break%2Dpoint
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Potentially, the last point of a game being won by the receiver. If the receiver wins it, he breaks. If the server wins it, he prolongs the game and may eventually pull out a victory. 3, record 2, English, - break%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Obviously, a critical point. The following are break points (with the server's score given first): 0-40, 15-40, 30-40 advantage receiver. The term is also said of the point won in this situation. 3, record 2, English, - break%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Double, triple break point. 3, record 2, English, - break%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Break point conversion. 3, record 2, English, - break%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
To come back from, convert, flight off, hold, save, stave off, survive a break point. 3, record 2, English, - break%20point
Record 2, Key term(s)
- breakpoint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- balle de bris d'égalité
1, record 2, French, balle%20de%20bris%20d%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- balle de bris 2, record 2, French, balle%20de%20bris
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- balle de break 3, record 2, French, balle%20de%20break
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- balle de rupture 4, record 2, French, balle%20de%20rupture
correct, feminine noun
- balle de brèche 4, record 2, French, balle%20de%20br%C3%A8che
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Américain a mené 4-1 dans ce dernier set, mais a été rejoint et a même dû sauver ensuite plusieurs balles de break avant d'arracher la qualification sur le service adverse. 5, record 2, French, - balle%20de%20bris%20d%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balle de bris d'égalité : Terme utilisé par Radio-Canada. 1, record 2, French, - balle%20de%20bris%20d%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Avoir, laisser échapper, utiliser une balle de bris d'égalité. 1, record 2, French, - balle%20de%20bris%20d%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de rompimiento
1, record 2, Spanish, punto%20de%20rompimiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- punto de break 2, record 2, Spanish, punto%20de%20break
correct, anglicism, masculine noun
- pelota de break 3, record 2, Spanish, pelota%20de%20break
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
(punto de) break realizado. 4, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20de%20rompimiento
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