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reflector [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-09-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Facilities and Instruments (Astronomy)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- reflecting telescope
1, record 1, English, reflecting%20telescope
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- reflector 2, record 1, English, reflector
correct
- reflector telescope 3, record 1, English, reflector%20telescope
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Utilizing two mirrors, a reflector telescope has a concave primary mirror located at the bottom of the telescope. It reflects inbound light to a pinpoint. A second flat mirror set at 45 degrees located below the aperture redirects the light, creating a focal point toward the eyepiece. 4, record 1, English, - reflecting%20telescope
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three main types of reflecting telescopes: the Newtonian telescope, the Cassegrain telescope and the Dobsonian telescope. 5, record 1, English, - reflecting%20telescope
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Installations et instruments (Astronomie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- télescope
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9lescope
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- réflecteur 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les réflecteurs se servent de miroirs au lieu de lentilles pour refléter la lumière sur un foyer : le miroir primaire à l'arrière, gros et incurvé, qui effectue la première focalisation, et le miroir secondaire à l'avant, plus petit, conçu pour rediriger la lumière vers l'œil. Les réflecteurs sont également dotés d'un oculaire. 3, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9lescope
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe trois principaux télescopes : le télescope de Newton, le télescope de Cassegrain et le télescope de Dobson. 4, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9lescope
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec la «lunette astronomique», qui est un réfracteur de lumière. 4, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9lescope
Record 1, 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
- reflector
1, record 2, English, reflector
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reflector: an item in the "Lighting Equipment" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 2, English, - reflector
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réflecteur
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réflecteur : objet de la classe «Équipement d’éclairage» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- reflector
1, record 3, English, reflector
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A material or a body of material which reflects incident radiation. 1, record 3, English, - reflector
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In nuclear reactor technology, this term is usually restricted to designate part of a reactor placed adjacent to the core to scatter some of the escaping neutrons back into the core. 1, record 3, English, - reflector
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- réflecteur
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière ou objet qui réfléchit un rayonnement incident. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En technologie des réacteurs nucléaires, ce terme est habituellement réservé pour désigner une partie du réacteur placée en bordure du cœur en vue de lui renvoyer des neutrons qui s'en échappent. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- reflector
1, record 3, Spanish, reflector
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capa de grafito, berilio u otra materia que rodea a un reactor nuclear o a una bomba atómica y sirve para reflejar hacia el interior los neutrones que, al escaparse y no poder participar en la reacción de cadena, disminuirán el rendimiento de la misma. 1, record 3, Spanish, - reflector
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Economic Geology
- Atomic Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reflector
1, record 4, English, reflector
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A layer of material immediately surrounding a nuclear reactor core that scatters back (reflects) into the core the neutrons that otherwise would escape. The returned neutrons can then cause more fission and improve the neutron economy of the reactor. 2, record 4, English, - reflector
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reflector: term standardized by ISO. 3, record 4, English, - reflector
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Géologie économique
- Physique atomique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réflecteur
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matière ou objet qui réfléchit un rayonnement incident. En technologie des réacteurs nucléaires, ce terme est habituellement réservé pour désigner une partie du réacteur placée en bordure du cœur en vue de lui renvoyer des neutrons qui s'en échappent. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réflecteur : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-02-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
- Cycling
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- reflector
1, record 5, English, reflector
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- reflex reflector 2, record 5, English, reflex%20reflector
correct
- retroreflector 3, record 5, English, retroreflector
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] reflector[s] should be large and marked "approved" which means they can be seen from 300 feet. On bikes without fenders, they can be mounted on the carrier, between the seat stays, or hung from the seat. 4, record 5, English, - reflector
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reflector: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 5, English, - reflector
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
safety reflector 4, record 5, English, - reflector
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Cyclisme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- catadioptre
1, record 5, French, catadioptre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cataphote 2, record 5, French, cataphote
correct, masculine noun
- réflecteur 3, record 5, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
correct, masculine noun, Quebec, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un catadioptre est composé de trois miroirs placés à angle droit dans les trois plans de l'espace [...]. Lorsque la lumière atteint l'un des miroirs, elle est renvoyée vers le deuxième, puis vers le troisième, puis vers l'émetteur. Grâce à la perpendicularité des miroirs, les angles de réflexion se compensent, de manière à envoyer, à la fin, le rayon parallèlement au rayon incident, avec un léger décalage, lié à la distance entre le point d'entrée du rayon sur le premier miroir et le point de convergence des miroirs (décalage le plus souvent négligeable). Sur un catadioptre de vélo, il s'agit d'une multitude de tout petits miroirs, pouvant être surmontés de lentilles, disposés les uns à côté des autres (cette disposition plutôt qu'un grand catadioptre unique ne change rien, à part l'encombrement). 4, record 5, French, - catadioptre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réflecteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 5, record 5, French, - catadioptre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Accesorios para vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Ciclismo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- catafaro
1, record 5, Spanish, catafaro
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- captafaros 2, record 5, Spanish, captafaros
correct, masculine noun
- faro catadióptrico 3, record 5, Spanish, faro%20catadi%C3%B3ptrico
correct, masculine noun
- catadióptrico 2, record 5, Spanish, catadi%C3%B3ptrico
correct, masculine noun
- retrocatadióptrico 4, record 5, Spanish, retrocatadi%C3%B3ptrico
correct, masculine noun
- retrorreflector 5, record 5, Spanish, retrorreflector
correct, masculine noun
- tacha 5, record 5, Spanish, tacha
correct, feminine noun, Uruguay
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El sistema catadióptrico [...] se usa en la luz o farol trasero de los coches que, cuando está apagado, refleja hacia atrás una luz roja al ser herido por el haz luminoso de los faros del vehículo que se acerca. Algunos dan a este dispositivo los nombres de catafaro y de faro catadióptrico. 3, record 5, Spanish, - catafaro
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Luz refractante. 6, record 5, Spanish, - catafaro
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
captafaros; catadióptrico; retrorreflector; tacha: Términos utilizados por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 7, record 5, Spanish, - catafaro
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-11-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- The Reflector
1, record 6, English, The%20Reflector
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
published by the Antique & Classic Car Club of Canada. 2, record 6, English, - The%20Reflector
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- The Reflector
1, record 6, French, The%20Reflector
correct, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
publié par l'Antique & Classic Car Club of Canada. 2, record 6, French, - The%20Reflector
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-09-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Bioengineering
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- reflector
1, record 7, English, reflector
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 7, English, - reflector
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Technique biologique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réflecteur
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-01-31
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- reflector
1, record 8, English, reflector
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- réflecteur
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'étalonnage constitué d'un panneau ou d'une bâche dont les propriétés en réflectance sont bien connues et installé dans un site-témoin ou dans la scène étudiée pour étalonner les capteurs embarqués. 2, record 8, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Guía radárica, radioguía y radiogoniometría
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- reflector
1, record 8, Spanish, reflector
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-11-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- reflector
1, record 9, English, reflector
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- réflecteur
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 2, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-10-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- reflector
1, record 10, English, reflector
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A secondary radiator or an array of secondary radiators or a reflecting surface placed behind a primary radiator or an array of primary radiators or a feed, in order to increase forward and reduce backward radiation from the [antenna]. 2, record 10, English, - reflector
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- réflecteur
1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- élément réflecteur 1, record 10, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20r%C3%A9flecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément secondaire placé derrière un ou plusieurs éléments primaires par rapport au sens désiré de la propagation, en vue de renforcer le champ électromagnétique dans ce même sens et de le réduire dans l'autre sens. 1, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
- Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- reflector
1, record 10, Spanish, reflector
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento secundario situado detrás de un elemento primario o un conjunto de elementos primarios en el sentido deseado de la propagación, para aumentar el campo electromagnético en el mismo sentido y reducirlo en el otro sentido. 1, record 10, Spanish, - reflector
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-11-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
- Safety (Water Transport)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- repeller
1, record 11, English, repeller
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- reflector 1, record 11, English, reflector
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A klystron which employs a reflector (repeller) electrode in place of a second resonant cavity to redirect the velocity-modulated electrons through the resonant cavity. The repeller causes one resonant circuit to serve as both input and output, which simplifies the tuning operation. This type of klystron is well adapted for use as an oscillator because the frequency is easily controlled by varying the position of the repeller. 1, record 11, English, - repeller
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- réflecteur
1, record 11, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-08-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
- Lighting
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- reflector 1, record 12, English, reflector
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used to modify the distribution of light from an illuminant, to shade the source, to direct the beams and to produce artistic effect. 1, record 12, English, - reflector
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Salles et installations de spectacles
- Éclairage
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- réflecteur
1, record 12, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif servant à modifier la répartition spatiale du flux lumineux d'une source, en utilisant essentiellement le phénomène de réflexion. 2, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
les réflecteurs éclairent telle ou telle partie du décor difficilement atteinte par les autres sources de lumière. 3, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1997-08-15
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Road Transport)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- reflector
1, record 13, English, reflector
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used to reduce wildlife mortality along highways. 1, record 13, English, - reflector
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 2, record 13, English, - reflector
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation routière
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- réflecteur
1, record 13, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif utilisé pour réduire la mortalité animale le long des autoroutes. 1, record 13, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 2, record 13, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1997-03-24
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- reflector 1, record 14, English, reflector
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- réflecteur
1, record 14, French, r%C3%A9flecteur
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Surface de discontinuité entre des couches de terrain, capable de réfléchir le son qui s'y propage à des vitesses différentes. 1, record 14, French, - r%C3%A9flecteur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vulcanología y sismología
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- reflector
1, record 14, Spanish, reflector
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- reflector
1, record 15, English, reflector
specific
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
according to the shape and size of the --, the light may be spread to give general illumination or concentrated to brighten a small area of the subject. 1, record 15, English, - reflector
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- surface réfléchissante
1, record 15, French, surface%20r%C3%A9fl%C3%A9chissante
generic
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
les -- peuvent être constituées par un plan d'eau calme, un miroir ou encore une plaque métallique 1, record 15, French, - surface%20r%C3%A9fl%C3%A9chissante
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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