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Record 1 2016-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Needle Embroidery
CONT

Needlepoint tapestry is, strictly speaking, not tapestry at all - for the word really means a woven fabric - but is embroidery on a canvas ground.

Key term(s)
  • needle-point tapestry
  • needle-work tapestry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Broderie à l'aiguille

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
DEF

At a given point in space, the number of neutrons incident on a small sphere in a time interval divided by cross sectional area of that sphere and by the time interval.

CONT

Neutron flux density is the number of neutrons passing through a one square centimeter flat sheet per second in any direction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
CONT

Le débit de fluence est le nombre de neutrons traversant une surface plane de un centimètre carré par seconde, dans n'importe quelle direction.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física atómica
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Record 3 2002-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

IAIA supports individuals and organizations involved in these and related disciplines by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and opportunities for collaboration. IAIA's primary purpose is development of international and local capacity to make wise decisions regarding the anticipation, planning, and management of environmental change - in terms of ecological and human consequences - in order to enhance the quality of life for all. IAIA promotes ecologically sustainable and quitable development and is committed to environmental justice and the preservation of human rights.

OBS

Title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Coopération et développement économiques
OBS

Appellation tirée du document «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO.

Spanish

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Record 4 2008-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
CONT

... the common law may have taken the view that there is always the danger that any combination may be oppressive, and may have thought that a general rule against injurious combinations was desirable on broadgrounds of policy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)

Spanish

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Record 5 2021-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Citizenship and Immigration
CONT

[A] settlement program ... helps newcomers settle and adapt to life in Canada.

Key term(s)
  • settlement programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
CONT

[Un] programme d'établissement [...] aide les nouveaux arrivants à s'établir et à s'adapter à la vie au Canada.

Spanish

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Record 6 1990-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
  • Occupational Health and Safety

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et associations (Admin.)
  • Santé et sécurité au travail

Spanish

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Record 7 1999-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)
  • Railroad Safety
OBS

Pursuant to the Railway Safety Act, repeal the Locomotive Wheels Regulations, the Railway Motive Power Equipment Regulations and the Railway Safety Glazing Regulations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens
  • Sécurité (Transport par rail)
OBS

En vertu de la Loi sur la sécurité ferroviaire abroge le Règlement sur les roues de locomotive, le Règlement sur le matériel de traction des chemins de fer et le Règlement sur le vitrage de sécurité des trains.

Spanish

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Record 8 1986-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Veterinary Medicine

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médecine vétérinaire

Spanish

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Record 9 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taxation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiscalité
OBS

terminologie établie par l'équipe chargée de la traduction du Bill sur la réforme fiscale, juin 1971

Spanish

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Record 10 2000-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
  • Leather Industry
OBS

Effect of Combination Tannages. It is known that the properties of the leather tanned by one kind of tanning material may be influenced by retaining the same leather with another kind of tanning material. The influence of such retannages on hydrothermal stability has been studied in only a few cases.

Key term(s)
  • combination tanning

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maroquinerie et malleterie
  • Industrie du cuir

Spanish

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