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light transmission [3 records]

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Record 1 2017-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Regulations and Standards (Food)
  • Maple-Sugar Industry
CONT

The classification is based on the translucence of the maple syrup, which means the amount of light that is transmitted through the maple syrup sample. Producers use a light transmittance meter tool to classify the maple syrup. The percent of light transmission is compared to light transmission rates set for different grades and the maple syrup is then graded.

OBS

... means the ability of maple syrup to transmit light as determined in accordance with Schedule III [of the Maple Products Regulations].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réglementation et normalisation (Alimentation)
  • Industrie de l'érable
OBS

[...] désigne la capacité du sirop d'érable de transmettre la lumière telle que déterminée à l'annexe III [du Règlement sur les produits de l'érable].

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Bioengineering
  • Blood
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Technique biologique
  • Sang
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 3 1986-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Architecture
CONT

It is relatively simple to have high light transmission as with a glass window, or to have high insulation as with a fiberglass-insulated wall, but it is difficult to combine these two desired characteristics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Architecture

Spanish

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