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break-point [2 records]

Record 1 2016-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pools
  • Water Treatment (Water Supply)
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 ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Piscines
  • Traitement des eaux
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 [...]

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.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
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.

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.

PHR

Double, triple break point.

PHR

Break point conversion.

PHR

To come back from, convert, flight off, hold, save, stave off, survive a break point.

Key term(s)
  • breakpoint

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
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.

OBS

balle de bris d'égalité : Terme utilisé par Radio-Canada.

PHR

Avoir, laisser échapper, utiliser une balle de bris d'égalité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Deportes de raqueta
PHR

(punto de) break realizado.

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