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spill [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spill
1, record 1, English, spill
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An operation in which data is flushed into disk to accommodate more data in the memory. 1, record 1, English, - spill
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- déversement
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9versement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- volcado
1, record 1, Spanish, volcado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- spill
1, record 2, English, spill
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
spill: an item in the "Temperature Control Equipment" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 2, English, - spill
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- longue allumette
1, record 2, French, longue%20allumette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
longue allumette : objet de la classe «Équipement de régulation de la température» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 2, French, - longue%20allumette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-12-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Pollution (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spill
1, record 3, English, spill
correct, noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The uncontrolled discharge or emission of a substance into the air, water or soil that can immediately or over time have an adverse effect on the environment and the health of humans and animals. 1, record 3, English, - spill
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "release" and "spill" are often used interchangeably to refer to discharges. However, these terms have a sequential relationship: a release may lead to a spill, but not vice versa. 1, record 3, English, - spill
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
spill: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 3, English, - spill
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- déversement
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9versement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décharge ou émission non contrôlée d'une substance dans l'air, dans l'eau ou dans le sol qui, immédiatement ou après un certain temps, peut avoir des effets néfastes sur l'environnement et sur la santé des humains et des animaux. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9versement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes «rejet» et «déversement» sont souvent utilisés de façon interchangeable pour désigner des décharges. Cependant, la relation entre ces termes est séquentielle : un «rejet» peut entraîner un «déversement», mais pas le contraire. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9versement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
déversement : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9versement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Biochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- spillage
1, record 4, English, spillage
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- spill 1, record 4, English, spill
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 4, English, - spillage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Biochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- liquide déversé
1, record 4, French, liquide%20d%C3%A9vers%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- liquide renversé 1, record 4, French, liquide%20renvers%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 4, French, - liquide%20d%C3%A9vers%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-12-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pollution (General)
- Transport of Goods
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- spill
1, record 5, English, spill
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- accidental spill 2, record 5, English, accidental%20spill
correct
- spillage 3, record 5, English, spillage
correct
- accidental discharge 4, record 5, English, accidental%20discharge
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any unplanned discharge or release of hazardous waste onto or into the land, air, or water. 5, record 5, English, - spill
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Considerations of liability coverage must take account of ... incidents arising from accidental spills of waste material, and incidents arising from long-term environmental impairment (such as contamination of groundwater). 6, record 5, English, - spill
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Oil spill, acid spill. 7, record 5, English, - spill
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pollution (Généralités)
- Transport de marchandises
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- déversement accidentel
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9versement%20accidentel
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- déversement 2, record 5, French, d%C3%A9versement
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de laisser échapper un liquide pouvant être une source de pollution [...] 3, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9versement%20accidentel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au sens propre, le terme «déversement» désigne une action volontaire; c'est pourquoi son emploi est parfois critiqué lorsqu'il est question de substances qui se répandent accidentellement dans l'environnement. Il serait préférable d'être plus précis, et d'utiliser «déversements accidentels». Cependant, il semble que l'usage en ait décidé autrement car l'emploi de «déversement» est très répandu. À titre d'exemple, les «Technical Seminars on Chemical Spills», organisés par Environnement Canada, sont appelés «Colloques techniques sur les déversements de produits chimiques». 4, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9versement%20accidentel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
déversement : terme uniformisé par CP Rail et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9versement%20accidentel
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[...] un cas très grave serait la marée noire, c'est-à-dire un déversement d'hydrocarbures en mer. 3, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9versement%20accidentel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contaminación (Generalidades)
- Transporte de mercancías
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- derrame
1, record 5, Spanish, derrame
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- derrame accidental 2, record 5, Spanish, derrame%20accidental
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vertido accidental. 3, record 5, Spanish, - derrame
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En los centros de trabajo donde se almacenen, transporten o manejen sustancias corrosivas, irritantes o tóxicas, las operaciones deben hacerse de manera que se eviten fugas, derrames o emanaciones que dañen a los trabajadores. 4, record 5, Spanish, - derrame
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Los planes internos de contingencias para derrames en el mar y tierra tienen como objetivo el establecer un mecanismo organizado para proporcionar una respuesta inmediata y eficiente para el control y ataque a un derrame accidental [...] 2, record 5, Spanish, - derrame
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-07-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- fall
1, record 6, English, fall
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- spill 2, record 6, English, spill
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jim Ryun's famous fall in the Munich Olympics was due to his allowing himself to get boxed in. When he swung out to move around, he tripped. 3, record 6, English, - fall
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A spill in the hurdle event. 4, record 6, English, - fall
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chute
1, record 6, French, chute
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fait de tomber accidentellement au sol. 2, record 6, French, - chute
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chute au saut de haies. 3, record 6, French, - chute
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vocabulaire de l'athlétisme, Régie de la langue française du Québec; Jean-Paul Baert, Entraîneur national, Association canadienne d'athlétisme amateur. 2, record 6, French, - chute
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Atletismo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- caída
1, record 6, Spanish, ca%C3%ADda
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2004-02-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pollution (General)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 7, Main entry term, English
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
OPG [Ontario Power Generation] reported that, during the current licensing period, there have been no spills or violations of the regulatory requirements. 1, record 7, English, - spill
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pollution (Généralités)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- déversement
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9versement
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
OPG [Ontario Power Generation] a signalé qu'au cours de la période d'autorisation actuelle, il n'y a pas eu de déversements ou d'infractions aux exigences réglementaires. 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9versement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-03-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Hydroelectric Power Stations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- spill
1, record 8, English, spill
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- spillover 2, record 8, English, spillover
noun, United States
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flow from a reservoir over or through a spillway. 2, record 8, English, - spill
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Centrales hydro-électriques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- déversement
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9versement
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écoulement de l'eau d'un réservoir par-dessus ou à travers un évacuateur. 2, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9versement
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Écoulement de l'eau d'un réservoir qui n'a pu être utilisée par la centrale hydroélectrique, réalisé en ouvrant des vannes ou en laissant passer l'eau par-dessus la crête d'un évacuateur de crue. 3, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9versement
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Centrales hidroeléctricas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- vertido 1, record 8, Spanish, vertido
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- rebose 1, record 8, Spanish, rebose
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flujo de un embalse por encima o a través del aliviadero. 1, record 8, Spanish, - vertido
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-08-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- spill
1, record 9, English, spill
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- coulage
1, record 9, French, coulage
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- fuite 1, record 9, French, fuite
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-10-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cannons (Aircraft)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- spill
1, record 10, English, spill
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Radar echo (RE) projectiles consist of thousands of aluminium or foil spills or brads which hang in the air to give a radar response. 1, record 10, English, - spill
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Canons (aéronefs)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- écaillure
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9caillure
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1982-11-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- spill
1, record 11, English, spill
noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A defect which originates during casting. After rolling or drawing it appears as a discontinuity on the surface, or as a faint streak which, with further working, becomes open or blistered. 1, record 11, English, - spill
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- soufflure 1, record 11, French, soufflure
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Défectuosité qui prend naissance pendant la coulée. Après laminage ou étirage, elle se présente sous forme d'une discontinuité à la surface ou d'une légère veine qui, par déformation, s'ouvre ou forme des ampoules. 1, record 11, French, - soufflure
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Regional Dialects and Expressions
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- spill
1, record 12, English, spill
verb
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Régionalismes et usages particuliers
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- divulguer 1, record 12, French, divulguer
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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