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SPOILER [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Information Sources (Journalism)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spoiler
1, record 1, English, spoiler
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An article, review, [or other] that reveals an important detail of the plot of a TV series, book, [or other,] and reduces its interest to someone who has not yet seen or read it. 2, record 1, English, - spoiler
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sources d'information (Journalisme)
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- divulgâcheur
1, record 1, French, divulg%C3%A2cheur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- spoiler 2, record 1, French, spoiler
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un article révélant le dénouement d'un film[,] d'un livre[, ou autre,] et gâchant ainsi le plaisir des lecteurs ou spectateurs potentiels. 3, record 1, French, - divulg%C3%A2cheur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ne lisez pas ce résumé : il contient des divulgâcheurs. 1, record 1, French, - divulg%C3%A2cheur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'emploi de «spoiler» est critiqué au Québec comme synonyme non standard de «divulgâcheur». [...] L'emploi de «spoiler» n'est généralement pas critiqué en France. 1, record 1, French, - divulg%C3%A2cheur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
élément divulgâcheur, révélation divulgâcheuse 1, record 1, French, - divulg%C3%A2cheur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuentes de información (Periodismo)
- Internet y telemática
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- destripe
1, record 1, Spanish, destripe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- destripamiento 1, record 1, Spanish, destripamiento
correct, masculine noun
- espóiler 1, record 1, Spanish, esp%C3%B3iler
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Revelación de una parte importante de la trama de un programa de televisión, libro, película, u otro, cuyo conocimiento puede arruinar el interés de posibles lectores o espectadores. 2, record 1, Spanish, - destripe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
destripe; destripamiento; espóiler: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que el término español "destripe" es una alternativa al inglés "spoiler" [...] Si no se quiere usar "destripe" —o la alternativa "destripamiento", también válida—, puede emplearse la adaptación "espóiler". 1, record 1, Spanish, - destripe
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Airframe
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spoiler
1, record 2, English, spoiler
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lift dumper 2, record 2, English, lift%20dumper
correct, standardized
- wing-lift spoiler 3, record 2, English, wing%2Dlift%20spoiler
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device, normally located on the top of the wing, for changing the airflow around a wing to reduce lift. 4, record 2, English, - spoiler
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pilots deploy spoilers when they land so that the airplane is no longer "lifted" into the air. 4, record 2, English, - spoiler
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In aeronautics a spoiler (sometimes called a lift dumper) is a device intended to reduce lift ... 5, record 2, English, - spoiler
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lift dumper: term standardized by ISO. 6, record 2, English, - spoiler
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
spoiler: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 2, English, - spoiler
Record 2, Key term(s)
- wing lift spoiler
- winglift spoiler
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cellule d'aéronefs
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- déporteur
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9porteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- destructeur de portance 2, record 2, French, destructeur%20de%20portance
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- spoiler 3, record 2, French, spoiler
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
- réducteur de portance 4, record 2, French, r%C3%A9ducteur%20de%20portance
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif aérodynamique provoquant une diminution de la portance d'une voilure [...] 5, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9porteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
destructeur de portance : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 6, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9porteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
déporteur; destructeur de portance : termes uniformisés par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance et Opérations aériennes. 7, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9porteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
spoiler; déporteur : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 8, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9porteur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
spoiler : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 6, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9porteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Célula de aeronaves
- Aerodinámica y teoría de los gases
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- expoliador
1, record 2, Spanish, expoliador
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- disruptor aerodinámico 1, record 2, Spanish, disruptor%20aerodin%C3%A1mico
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
expoliador; disruptor aerodinámico: términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 2, Spanish, - expoliador
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-10-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spoiler
1, record 3, English, spoiler
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aileron
1, record 3, French, aileron
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément rapporté à la carrosserie sans continuité de style (sur le coffre, par exemple) qui favorise l'aérodynamisme. 2, record 3, French, - aileron
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un aileron [...] donne un appui aérodynamique vers le sol, c'est-à-dire [qu'il] plaque le véhicule au sol, et donc augmente la tenue de route. 3, record 3, French, - aileron
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'aileron est un élément rajouté à la carrosserie alors que le becquet arrière en est un prolongement. 4, record 3, French, - aileron
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carrocería y chasis (Vehículos automotores)
- Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- alerón
1, record 3, Spanish, aler%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Borde saliente hacia arriba en la trasera de un automóvil. 1, record 3, Spanish, - aler%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-11-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
- Wind Energy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- air brake
1, record 4, English, air%20brake
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- aerodynamic brake 2, record 4, English, aerodynamic%20brake
correct
- flap 3, record 4, English, flap
- spoiler 3, record 4, English, spoiler
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brake that is mounted on the end of a wind turbine blade to prevent runaway situations in case of failure on other braking mechanisms. 4, record 4, English, - air%20brake
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
- Énergie éolienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- frein aérodynamique
1, record 4, French, frein%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- aérofrein 2, record 4, French, a%C3%A9rofrein
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de freinage de sécurité constitué de volets situés à l'extrémité des pales du rotor éolien, lesquels pivotent perpendiculairement au-delà d'une certaine vitesse du vent. 3, record 4, French, - frein%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica
- Energía eólica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- aerofreno
1, record 4, Spanish, aerofreno
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- freno aerodinámico 2, record 4, Spanish, freno%20aerodin%C3%A1mico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-12-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spoiler
1, record 5, English, spoiler
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aerodynamic device that changes the direction of airflow in order to reduce lift or aerodynamic drag and/or improve engine cooling. 2, record 5, English, - spoiler
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- déflecteur
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9flecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif aérodynamique modifiant l'écoulement de l'air autour d'un véhicule. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9flecteur
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Déflecteur est un terme générique désignant, selon les cas, un becquet, une jupe, une bavette, un aileron, un volet, etc. 1, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9flecteur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-02-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- spoiler 1, record 6, English, spoiler
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- becquet
1, record 6, French, becquet
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-10-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- spoiler
1, record 7, English, spoiler
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A number of the ecological factors thought to influence the development of the micro-flora of vacuum-packaged beef were examined (0(subscript)2 CO2 within the vacuum-package was found to be less important than 0(subscript)2 concentration in producing a lactic flora. The inhibitory effects of lactic organisms in mixed culture were also studies. Finally, a representative selection of lactic organisms from vacuum-packaged beef was surveyed for their ability to cause proteolysis, lipolysis, dextran production and H(subscript)2O(subscript)2 production. Results suggested that a significant proportion were potential spoilers. 2, record 7, English, - spoiler
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Example taken from the FSTA data base. 2, record 7, English, - spoiler
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- microorganisme contaminateur
1, record 7, French, microorganisme%20contaminateur
correct, proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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