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silencieux [14 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- silencer
1, record 1, English, silencer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
silencer: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - silencer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- silencieux
1, record 1, French, silencieux
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
silencieux : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - silencieux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-04-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- silencer
1, record 2, English, silencer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- sound suppressor 2, record 2, English, sound%20suppressor
correct
- sound moderator 2, record 2, English, sound%20moderator
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device attached to the muzzle of the barrel of a firearm to reduce the noise of discharge. 3, record 2, English, - silencer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- silencieux
1, record 2, French, silencieux
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- modérateur de son 2, record 2, French, mod%C3%A9rateur%20de%20son
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif fixé à la bouche du canon d'une arme à feu pour diminuer le bruit de la décharge. 2, record 2, French, - silencieux
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
silencieux : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 2, French, - silencieux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-11-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Exhaust Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- exhaust silencer 1, record 3, English, exhaust%20silencer
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Échappement (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- silencieux
1, record 3, French, silencieux
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de escape (Vehículos automotores)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- silenciador
1, record 3, Spanish, silenciador
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- silenciador de escape 1, record 3, Spanish, silenciador%20de%20escape
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-12-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- muting
1, record 4, English, muting
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- quieting 2, record 4, English, quieting
correct
- squelch 3, record 4, English, squelch
correct
- noise suppression 3, record 4, English, noise%20suppression
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of inhibiting, by an automatic device incorporated in a receiver, any response, usually acoustic, to an excitation of less than some predetermined magnitude or any response with a signal-to-noise ratio below some predetermined value, automatically making a receiver insensitive when a neighbouring transmitter is working. 3, record 4, English, - muting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- insensibilisation
1, record 4, French, insensibilisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- silencieux 2, record 4, French, silencieux
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Récepteur rendu insensible pendant le fonctionnement de l'émetteur associé. 3, record 4, French, - insensibilisation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- silenciamiento automático de un receptor
1, record 4, Spanish, silenciamiento%20autom%C3%A1tico%20de%20un%20receptor
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso por el que se inhibe, a través de un dispositivo automático incorporado en un receptor, cualquier respuesta, normalmente acústica, a una excitación de menos de una cierta magnitud determinada o cualquier respuesta con una relación señal/ruido bajo un cierto valor predeterminado, proceso por el cual un receptor se hace insensible cuando un emisor vecino está trabajando. 1, record 4, Spanish, - silenciamiento%20autom%C3%A1tico%20de%20un%20receptor
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-04-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Exhaust Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- noise suppressor
1, record 5, English, noise%20suppressor
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- sound suppressor 2, record 5, English, sound%20suppressor
correct, officially approved
- sound damper 3, record 5, English, sound%20damper
- exhaust muff 4, record 5, English, exhaust%20muff
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That portion of the system which reduces the noise generated by the exhaust gases. 5, record 5, English, - noise%20suppressor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The noise or sound suppressor forms the exit portion of the exhaust section and is designed to reduce engine exhaust noise with a minimum loss of engine thrust. 6, record 5, English, - noise%20suppressor
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
noise suppressor; sound suppressor: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 5, English, - noise%20suppressor
Record 5, Key term(s)
- exhaust muffler
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Système d'échappement (Composants mécaniques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- silencieux
1, record 5, French, silencieux
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- atténuateur de bruit 2, record 5, French, att%C3%A9nuateur%20de%20bruit
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- pot d'échappement 3, record 5, French, pot%20d%27%C3%A9chappement
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie du système servant à réduire le bruit provoqué par les gaz d'échappement. 4, record 5, French, - silencieux
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le bruit émis par les turbo-réacteurs de forte poussée [...] est considérable. L'utilisation de ces moteurs sur les avions commerciaux a obligé les constructeurs à concevoir les atténuateurs de bruit. 5, record 5, French, - silencieux
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atténuateur de bruit : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 6, record 5, French, - silencieux
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
silencieux; atténuateur de bruit : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 7, record 5, French, - silencieux
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mandos de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
- Sistema de escape (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- atenuador de ruido
1, record 5, Spanish, atenuador%20de%20ruido
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- supresor de ruido 1, record 5, Spanish, supresor%20de%20ruido
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atenuador de ruido; supresor de ruido: términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 5, Spanish, - atenuador%20de%20ruido
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-10-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Noise Pollution
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- muffler
1, record 6, English, muffler
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- sound attenuator 2, record 6, English, sound%20attenuator
correct
- attenuator 2, record 6, English, attenuator
correct
- duct silencer 2, record 6, English, duct%20silencer
correct
- air silencer 3, record 6, English, air%20silencer
- silencer 4, record 6, English, silencer
correct
- sound trap 2, record 6, English, sound%20trap
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used to attenuate sound being propagated in conjunction with a moving stream of fluid (usually gas). 5, record 6, English, - muffler
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are two general classes of mufflers: dissipative and reactive. 2, record 6, English, - muffler
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Units known as "sound attenuators", "sound traps", or "duct silencers" are available commercially for providing additional attenuation in a duct system ... A sound attenuator ... has three important characteristics ... (1) insertion loss, (2) pressure drop, and (3) "self-noise" .... 2, record 6, English, - muffler
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pollution par le bruit
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- silencieux
1, record 6, French, silencieux
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- atténuateur acoustique 2, record 6, French, att%C3%A9nuateur%20acoustique
correct, masculine noun
- atténuateur 3, record 6, French, att%C3%A9nuateur
correct, masculine noun
- piège à sons 4, record 6, French, pi%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20sons
correct, masculine noun
- piège à son 5, record 6, French, pi%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20son
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif acoustique destiné à s'opposer plus ou moins complètement à la transmission ou au rayonnement du son. 6, record 6, French, - silencieux
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les atténuateurs sont [...] en général des éléments de conduite qui ne restituent à leur sortie qu'une partie du bruit présent à l'entrée : on dit qu'ils créent une «perte par insertion». Celle-ci est obtenue : soit par absorption [...] (les silencieux à absorption sont appelés, à ce titre, dissipatifs); soit par effet de résonance (atténuateurs réactifs) [...] 3, record 6, French, - silencieux
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La transmission par l'air des bruits de ventilateurs est réduite en plaçant sur le parcours des gaines des silencieux, constitués par des matériaux absorbants revêtant intérieurement des éléments de conduits de formes diverses (conduits droits cloisonnés ou non, coudes, chicanes, chambres d'absorption). 7, record 6, French, - silencieux
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-10-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- silent
1, record 7, English, silent
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Not manifested by any detectable signs or symptoms: said of a disease or disorder. 1, record 7, English, - silent
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- silencieux
1, record 7, French, silencieux
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) qui ne se manifeste par aucun signe clinique. 1, record 7, French, - silencieux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-03-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Group Dynamics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- quiet person
1, record 8, English, quiet%20person
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- quiet member 2, record 8, English, quiet%20member
correct
- silent member 3, record 8, English, silent%20member
correct
- silent individual 4, record 8, English, silent%20individual
correct
- silent person 4, record 8, English, silent%20person
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The silent individual ... may not be interested in the subject or topic. ... He may be uncertain or confused. ... He may think that he doesn't have sufficient background or knowledge to make a contribution. ... He may feel that he doesn't belong to the group. He may be a slow thinker. 4, record 8, English, - quiet%20person
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
At the submissive end of Couch's first factor is Cloyd's cluster of traits: "modest, shy, and ill at ease.: This role might be called the "silent member." 1, record 8, English, - quiet%20person
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
... the larger the size of a group, the more likely it is to have any or all of the following: a very bright person, a very stupid person, a quiet person, a talkative person, a "right-winger," a "left-winger." 1, record 8, English, - quiet%20person
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Control the over-talkative and draw out the quieter members whenever they are ready to make a contribution. 5, record 8, English, - quiet%20person
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 5 CONT
Although "yes or no" questions are not desirable, you might make an exception and direct one to the silent person to help him say something. 4, record 8, English, - quiet%20person
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Dynamique des groupes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- silencieux
1, record 8, French, silencieux
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- silencieuse 2, record 8, French, silencieuse
correct, feminine noun
- muet 3, record 8, French, muet
correct, masculine noun
- muette 2, record 8, French, muette
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le mutisme est un effet direct de l'antidiscours, ou plutôt de l'attitude de celui qui prononce des antidiscours. C'est en effet une réaction soit circonstancielle, soit caractérielle aux critiques, ironies et dénégations venant de celui-ci. Le "muet" a peur de s'exprimer en face de gens qui risquent de ne pas l'écouter avec toute la bienveillance désirable. 3, record 8, French, - silencieux
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il peut [...] arriver que les silencieux constituent non pas une minorité, mais une majorité, la discussion étant monopolisée par un (ou plusieurs) bavards impénitents. 4, record 8, French, - silencieux
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 CONT
En gros, le rôle de l'animateur est d'endiguer les bavards et de stimuler les silencieux [...] 5, record 8, French, - silencieux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-05-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Postal Service Operation
- Postage Stamps and Stamp Cancelling
- Machinery
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- muffler
1, record 9, English, muffler
officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
muffler: Term officially approved by the Postal Mechanization Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 9, English, - muffler
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation postale
- Timbres et oblitération
- Machines
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- silencieux
1, record 9, French, silencieux
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
silencieux : Terme uniformisé par le comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie de la mécanisation postale. 2, record 9, French, - silencieux
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-05-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- muffler
1, record 10, English, muffler
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [freeze prevention] system is located in the aft accessory compartment and consists of a temperature control (modulating and shut-off) valve, temperature control thermostat, mufflers, and ducts. The ground operated APU is used with the left-hand pack to provide the warm air required to raise the temperature of the heat exchanger cooling air. The system taps into the APU bleed air supply duct before the check valve at the elbow under the catwalk and air is distributed by auxiliary ducts to a muffler under the flow control valve of each pack and to a single spray bar upstream of the left diverter valve. A temperature control valve in the ducting regulates the volume of bleed air to be used. 2, record 10, English, - muffler
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- silencieux
1, record 10, French, silencieux
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce silencieux est fixé par vis sur la prise d'air du refroidisseur d'huile. Il est constitué d'une cuvette et d'un couvercle percés de plusieurs orifices qui permettent le passage de l'air de refroidissement. L'insonorisation est assurée par de la laine de verre qui est placée à l'intérieur de la cuvette. 2, record 10, French, - silencieux
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
silencieux : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 3, record 10, French, - silencieux
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- muffler 1, record 11, English, muffler
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
refrigeration. 2, record 11, English, - muffler
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- silencieux 1, record 11, French, silencieux
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
réfrigération. 1, record 11, French, - silencieux
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1983-04-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- uncommunicative 1, record 12, English, uncommunicative
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the patient 1, record 12, English, - uncommunicative
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- silencieux 1, record 12, French, silencieux
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- taciturne 1, record 12, French, taciturne
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-03-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- silencer
1, record 13, English, silencer
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- exhaust silencer 1, record 13, English, exhaust%20silencer
correct
- exhaust gas silencer 1, record 13, English, exhaust%20gas%20silencer
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- silencieux
1, record 13, French, silencieux
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moteurs à explosion. 1, record 13, French, - silencieux
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- silencing chamber 1, record 14, English, silencing%20chamber
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the air [silencing chamber of the] air cleaner muffles the noise resulting from the intake of air through the carburetor 1, record 14, English, - silencing%20chamber
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- silencieux
1, record 14, French, silencieux
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
l'air doit se frayer un passage à travers des canalisations [...] ce qui produit des bruits intenses: [...] les filtres sont munis de dispositifs insonorisants (silencieux). 1, record 14, French, - silencieux
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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