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Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-10-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- darcy
1, record 1, English, darcy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of measure of permeability, the ease with which a rock can transmit fluids. 3, record 1, English, - darcy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A porous medium has a permeability of 1 darcy when a pressure of 1 atmosphere on a sample 1 cm long and 1 cm² of cross section will force a liquid of 1-centipoise viscosity through the sample at the rate of 1 cm³ per second. 3, record 1, English, - darcy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The permeability of reservoir rocks is usually of such small magnitude that it must be measured in millidarcies (1/1,000 darcy). 3, record 1, English, - darcy
Record 1, Key term(s)
- darcies
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- darcy
1, record 1, French, darcy
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- D 2, record 1, French, D
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité pratique de perméabilité [correspondant à] la perméabilité d'un milieu qui laisse passer par seconde un centimètre cube d'un liquide dont la viscosité est celle de l'eau à 20 °C, sous l'effet d'une différence de pression d'une atmosphère [...] 2, record 1, French, - darcy
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- darcy
1, record 1, Spanish, darcy
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unidad de permeabilidad intrínseca, definida como la permeabilidad de un medio en el que un líquido de viscosidad dinámica de 1 centipoise, fluye con un caudal de 1 cm³ s-1 a través de una sección transversal de 1 cm² y bajo un gradiente normal a la sección de 1 at cm-1. 1, record 1, Spanish, - darcy
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Node 2
1, record 2, English, Node%202
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Node-2 2, record 2, English, Node%2D2
correct
- Node 2 connecting module 3, record 2, English, Node%202%20connecting%20module
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Node 2 connecting module ... controls and distributes resources from the Truss structure and the US laboratory Destiny to the connected elements: European Columbus Laboratory, Centrifuge Accommodation Module, Japanese Experiment Module (Kibo), Multi-Purpose Logistics Module, H-II Transfer Vehicle. It also provides a working base point for the Space Station Remote Manipulator System. 4, record 2, English, - Node%202
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Station's nodes serve as connectors between modules and add extra storage space. Visiting vehicles will dock at the nodes, and spacewalking astronauts will exit from there through the airlock. 5, record 2, English, - Node%202
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Node 2: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 6, record 2, English, - Node%202
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Nœud 2
1, record 2, French, N%26oelig%3Bud%202
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Nœud 2 américain 2, record 2, French, N%26oelig%3Bud%202%20am%C3%A9ricain
correct, masculine noun
- point de branchement numéro 2 3, record 2, French, point%20de%20branchement%20num%C3%A9ro%202
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les laboratoires scientifiques, en tête de la station, comprennent le laboratoire Destiny au-devant duquel est fixé le Nœud 2. Celui-ci reçoit de part et d'autre les laboratoires européens Columbus [COF] et japonais JEM. [...] Le dessus du nœud est occupé par la centrifugeuse, le dessous par un module logistique [...] 4, record 2, French, - N%26oelig%3Bud%202
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nœud 2 : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 4, record 2, French, - N%26oelig%3Bud%202
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Birds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- superb bird-of-paradise
1, record 3, English, superb%20bird%2Dof%2Dparadise
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A bird of the family Paradisaeidae. 2, record 3, English, - superb%20bird%2Dof%2Dparadise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In English scientific usage, all elements of names of bird species require capital letters except for hyphenated adjectives where the second word is not capitalized, for example, Black-crowned Night Heron. 2, record 3, English, - superb%20bird%2Dof%2Dparadise
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- paradisier superbe
1, record 3, French, paradisier%20superbe
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oiseau de la famille des Paradisaeidae. 2, record 3, French, - paradisier%20superbe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
paradisier superbe : nom français uniformisé par la Commission internationale des noms français des oiseaux. 2, record 3, French, - paradisier%20superbe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
En français, les noms des espèces d'oiseaux acquièrent une valeur de nom propre; tous les substantifs génériques de même que tous les qualificatifs spécifiques qui précèdent le substantif générique doivent prendre la majuscule, par exemple : Pétrel minime, Petit Butor. 2, record 3, French, - paradisier%20superbe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-09-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- rate of pay on promotion
1, record 4, English, rate%20of%20pay%20on%20promotion
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- taux de rémunération à la promotion
1, record 4, French, taux%20de%20r%C3%A9mun%C3%A9ration%20%C3%A0%20la%20promotion
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1981-04-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- prescriptive theory
1, record 5, English, prescriptive%20theory
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A statement of how something should be done. 1, record 5, English, - prescriptive%20theory
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- théorie prescriptive 1, record 5, French, th%C3%A9orie%20prescriptive
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- théorie normative 1, record 5, French, th%C3%A9orie%20normative
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-07-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Air Forces
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- A3 Aerospace Readiness
1, record 6, English, A3%20Aerospace%20Readiness
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- A3 AR 1, record 6, English, A3%20AR
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 6, English, - A3%20Aerospace%20Readiness
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A3 Aerospace Readiness; A3 AR: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 6, English, - A3%20Aerospace%20Readiness
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Forces aériennes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- A3 Disponibilité opérationnelle - Aérospatiale
1, record 6, French, A3%20Disponibilit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20%2D%20A%C3%A9rospatiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- A3 Disp Op Aéro 1, record 6, French, A3%20Disp%20Op%20A%C3%A9ro
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un chiffre. 2, record 6, French, - A3%20Disponibilit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20%2D%20A%C3%A9rospatiale
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A3 Disponibilité opérationnelle - Aérospatiale; A3 Disp Op Aéro : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 6, French, - A3%20Disponibilit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20%2D%20A%C3%A9rospatiale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-12-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Design
- Interior Design (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- two-dimensional model
1, record 7, English, two%2Ddimensional%20model
proposal
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Schematic sketches include building plans, elevations, perspectives, and site utilization. Three-dimensional models can facilitate the study of mass, proportion, scale, and the relation of parts. 2, record 7, English, - two%2Ddimensional%20model
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Conception architecturale
- Architecture d'intérieurs (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- maquette à deux dimensions
1, record 7, French, maquette%20%C3%A0%20deux%20dimensions
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étude [d'implantation] peut être présentée sous forme de plans ou sous forme de maquettes. (...) Les maquettes à deux dimensions sont constituées par des découpages (papier, carton, plastique) reproduisant à l'échelle la surface occupée par les différents éléments. On fait des tirages des différents essais afin de les comparer. Ce procédé évite de tout redessiner à chaque essai. 1, record 7, French, - maquette%20%C3%A0%20deux%20dimensions
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2019-09-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Refining of Metals
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- refinery process operator
1, record 8, English, refinery%20process%20operator
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Primary metal processing. 1, record 8, English, - refinery%20process%20operator
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Affinage des métaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- opérateur d'appareil d'affinage
1, record 8, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20d%27appareil%20d%27affinage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- opératrice d'appareil d'affinage 1, record 8, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20d%27appareil%20d%27affinage
correct, feminine noun
- opérateur d'appareil de raffinage 1, record 8, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20d%27appareil%20de%20raffinage
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice d'appareil de raffinage 1, record 8, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20d%27appareil%20de%20raffinage
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Traitement du métal de première fusion. 1, record 8, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20d%27appareil%20d%27affinage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-05-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Fires and Explosions
- Chemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- explosive mixture
1, record 9, English, explosive%20mixture
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flammable mixture in a confined space. 2, record 9, English, - explosive%20mixture
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nitrogen is primarily used in the plant for purging to prevent the formation of explosive mixtures of [hydrogen sulphide] and air and the formation of sulfur by the partial oxidation of [hydrogen sulphide] 3, record 9, English, - explosive%20mixture
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Feux et explosions
- Chimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mélange explosif
1, record 9, French, m%C3%A9lange%20explosif
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- mélange détonant 2, record 9, French, m%C3%A9lange%20d%C3%A9tonant
correct, masculine noun
- mélange déflagrant 3, record 9, French, m%C3%A9lange%20d%C3%A9flagrant
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les vapeurs produites par des solvants inflammables ou des solvants chauffés à leur point d'ébullition peuvent former un mélange explosif avec l'air. Un tel mélange entrant en contact avec une source d'allumage provoquera une explosion ou un incendie. 4, record 9, French, - m%C3%A9lange%20explosif
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Explosif: On désigne sous le nom de substance explosive (ou d'explosif au sens large) toute substance capable de se décomposer en un temps extrêmement court pour fournir une grande quantité d'énergie et un grand volume de gaz. (...) Les groupements susceptibles de conférer à une molécule le caractère explosif, appelés groupements explosophores, seront donc surtout les porteurs d'oxygène tels que 0 = N, ou 0 - 0. C'est à cette seconde, catégorie qu'appartiennent la plupart des explosifs industriels. Se rattache aussi à ce groupe les mélanges dont l'explosion est due à une réaction entre plusieurs substances qui, prises isolément, peuvent ne pas être explosives, telles que les mélanges oxygène liquide et charbon de bois. 5, record 9, French, - m%C3%A9lange%20explosif
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-07-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Union Activities
- Labour Disputes
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- call a strike
1, record 10, English, call%20a%20strike
correct, verb
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Action syndicale
- Conflits du travail
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- lancer un ordre de grève
1, record 10, French, lancer%20un%20ordre%20de%20gr%C3%A8ve
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commission des relations de travail dans la fonction publique. 1, record 10, French, - lancer%20un%20ordre%20de%20gr%C3%A8ve
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Actividades sindicales
- Conflictos del trabajo
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- decretar el paro
1, record 10, Spanish, decretar%20el%20paro
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- convocar una huelga 1, record 10, Spanish, convocar%20una%20huelga
correct
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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