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Record 1 2012-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
  • Road Construction
DEF

A shallow tranch dug into the verge of a road to lead rainwater from the road to the ditch or drain.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
  • Construction des voies de circulation
DEF

tranchée de faible profondeur destinée à l'évacuation des eaux, généralement au travers d'un accotement surélevé par rapport à la chaussée.

OBS

saignée : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Facilities
  • Chemistry
OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations de recherche scientifique
  • Chimie
OBS

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

Spanish

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