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BUFFER [27 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- safety buffer
1, record 1, English, safety%20buffer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- confidence buffer 2, record 1, English, confidence%20buffer
correct
- buffer 3, record 1, English, buffer
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... facial age estimation has a margin of error, and we would expect some false positive replies when asking if a person was above the age of interest (particularly if their true age is close to it). For this reason, to try and avoid false positives, we recommend configuring a threshold age above the age of interest, to create a safety buffer. 1, record 1, English, - safety%20buffer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- marge de sécurité
1, record 1, French, marge%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-04-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Paper or Paperboard Goods
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alkaline buffer
1, record 2, English, alkaline%20buffer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- alkaline reserve 2, record 2, English, alkaline%20reserve
correct
- buffer 3, record 2, English, buffer
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A buffer made from calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate is often added to paper to compensate for residual manufacturing acids or from acidic environmental contaminants. 4, record 2, English, - alkaline%20buffer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Objets en papier ou en carton
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réserve alcaline
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9serve%20alcaline
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tampon alcalin 2, record 2, French, tampon%20alcalin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La réserve alcaline (ex. : carbonate de calcium ou de magnésium) neutralise les substances acides contenues dans les matières cellulosiques, telles que les papiers et cartons. Ces acides peuvent provenir de la dégradation naturelle du papier ou encore de facteurs environnementaux et contribuer à la détérioration des papiers et cartons en les rendant cassants et friables et en provoquant leur jaunissement. La réserve alcaline conservera au papier ou au carton un niveau de pH alcalin. 3, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9serve%20alcaline
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-01-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems (Land Forces)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- recoil buffer
1, record 3, English, recoil%20buffer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- buffer 2, record 3, English, buffer
correct, noun
- recoil brake 3, record 3, English, recoil%20brake
correct
- recoil damper 4, record 3, English, recoil%20damper
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a firearm, a resilient unit intended to absorb shock and check recoil. 1, record 3, English, - recoil%20buffer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hydro-pneumatic recoil system has a separate recuperator and the buffer is fitted with cut-off gear to reduce the recoil length, so that no recoil pit is necessary. 5, record 3, English, - recoil%20buffer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Resilience may be due to springs, rubber, hydraulic or pneumatic force. 1, record 3, English, - recoil%20buffer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces terrestres)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- amortisseur de recul
1, record 3, French, amortisseur%20de%20recul
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- amortisseur 2, record 3, French, amortisseur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- frein de recul 3, record 3, French, frein%20de%20recul
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'arme à feu, conçu pour absorber le coup et amoindrir le recul. 2, record 3, French, - amortisseur%20de%20recul
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Grâce à son système de chargement semi-automatique, la pièce peut tirer dix coups en une minute, avec une précision accrue par rapport à la version rayée/tractée grâce au frein de recul. 3, record 3, French, - amortisseur%20de%20recul
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'absorption peut s'effectuer à l'aide de ressorts, de caoutchouc ou de force hydraulique ou pneumatique. 2, record 3, French, - amortisseur%20de%20recul
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
amortisseur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 4, record 3, French, - amortisseur%20de%20recul
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
amortisseur de recul : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 3, French, - amortisseur%20de%20recul
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-10-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Water Transport
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chief boatswain mate
1, record 4, English, chief%20boatswain%20mate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CBM 2, record 4, English, CBM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- buffer 3, record 4, English, buffer
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Transport par eau
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- maître de manœuvre
1, record 4, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bosco 1, record 4, French, bosco
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- premier maître de manœuvre 2, record 4, French, premier%20ma%C3%AEtre%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maître de manœuvre; bosco et premier maître de manœuvre : termes uniformisés par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 4, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%20de%20man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-09-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- buffer
1, record 5, English, buffer
correct, verb
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The buffer is a geometric object region centered at the object whose size is determined by a parameter ... 2, record 5, English, - buffer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tampon
1, record 5, French, tampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un tampon (ou buffer) est un objet zonal qui est construit autour et à partir de la géométrie d'un objet source, quel que soit son type (point, polyligne, polygone). Cette construction peut être réalisée de manière fixe pour chaque objet ou pour l'ensemble des objets d'une sélection. 2, record 5, French, - tampon
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-07-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Rolling Stock (Railroads)
- Railroad Safety
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- buffer car
1, record 6, English, buffer%20car
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- buffer 1, record 6, English, buffer
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A non-placarded [freight] car of any type used to separate the locomotive consist from dangerous goods cars in order to enhance the safety of the crew members in the locomotive consist. 1, record 6, English, - buffer%20car
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériel roulant (Chemins de fer)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- wagon-tampon
1, record 6, French, wagon%2Dtampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wagon non placardé de n’importe quel type servant à séparer le groupe de traction des wagons de marchandises dangereuses pour rehausser la sécurité des membres d’équipe qui se trouvent dans les locomotives du groupe de traction. 1, record 6, French, - wagon%2Dtampon
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-05-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- buffer zone
1, record 7, English, buffer%20zone
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- buffer area 2, record 7, English, buffer%20area
correct
- buffer 3, record 7, English, buffer
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A part of land which alleviates the adverse effects of the use of one area on another. 4, record 7, English, - buffer%20zone
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
buffer area; buffer zone: terms used by Parks Canada. 5, record 7, English, - buffer%20zone
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- zone tampon
1, record 7, French, zone%20tampon
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Portion de terrain qui sert à atténuer les effets néfastes de l'utilisation d'une zone sur une autre. 2, record 7, French, - zone%20tampon
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone tampon : terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 3, record 7, French, - zone%20tampon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecología (Generalidades)
- Parques y jardines botánicos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona tampón
1, record 7, Spanish, zona%20tamp%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Area adyacente a una reserva natural o a una actividad contaminante. 1, record 7, Spanish, - zona%20tamp%C3%B3n
Record 8 - internal organization data 2014-02-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- buffer
1, record 8, English, buffer
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Span locks ... hold the lift span in place when in the down position. The span locks are released by the operator prior to raising the bridge. Buffers ... are used to cushion the lift span as it is lowered into its down position. 1, record 8, English, - buffer
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- amortisseur
1, record 8, French, amortisseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-07-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Personal Esthetics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- buffer
1, record 9, English, buffer
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Esthétique et soins corporels
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- polissoir à ongles
1, record 9, French, polissoir%20%C3%A0%20ongles
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- polisseur 2, record 9, French, polisseur
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estética personal
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- pulidor
1, record 9, Spanish, pulidor
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-05-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- buffer
1, record 10, English, buffer
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mixture of an acid and its conjugate base (salt) that protects the active principle of a tablet against pH variation during storage for example. 2, record 10, English, - buffer
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of buffers are H2CO3/HCO3- and H2PO4-/HPO42-. 2, record 10, English, - buffer
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication des produits pharmaceutiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- substance tampon
1, record 10, French, substance%20tampon
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Substances tampons. - Elles sont ajoutées soit pour protéger les principes actifs contre les variations de pH au cours de la conservation, soit pour réduire leur action irritante au niveau des muqueuses. Exemples : sels de Ca (carbonate, citrate, phosphate, gluconate), citrate de sodium, acides aminés (glycocolle). 1, record 10, French, - substance%20tampon
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Food Additives
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- buffering agent
1, record 11, English, buffering%20agent
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- buffer 2, record 11, English, buffer
correct, noun
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance which reduces the change in hydrogen ion concentration (pH) that otherwise would be produced when adding acids or bases to a solution. 3, record 11, English, - buffering%20agent
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Calcium carbonate is the calcium salt of carbonic acid which is used as an anticaking agent and dough strengthener. It is also used as a filler in baking powder and as a mild buffering agent in doughs. 4, record 11, English, - buffering%20agent
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Buffering agent" (or "buffer") is a generic term for both salts and acids used to adjust pH. When only solutions are used, these are said to be "buffer solutions". 5, record 11, English, - buffering%20agent
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tampon
1, record 11, French, tampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sel ou acide utilisés dans l'industrie alimentaire pour stabiliser ou modifier le pH des denrées en cours de traitement. 2, record 11, French, - tampon
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] tampons [tels que] acétate, citrate, phosphates, pyrophosphates de sodium, acide acétique, citrique et lactique [sont utilisés dans les] marmelades, conserves, boissons, confitures, produits amylacés, lait stérilisé, fromages fondus, produits végétaux en boîtes. 3, record 11, French, - tampon
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Tampon», terme générique, s'emploie indifféremment pour les sels et les acides. Toutefois, dans le cas précis des solutions, on parlera de «solution tampon» (ou «solution-tampon»). 2, record 11, French, - tampon
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- tampón
1, record 11, Spanish, tamp%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soluciones amortiguadoras del pH (tampón, «buffer»). 1, record 11, Spanish, - tamp%C3%B3n
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-10-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Thermal Springs - Uses
- Geochemistry
- Translation (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- buffer
1, record 12, English, buffer
correct, verb
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Metals and sulphur could be derived directly from sediments or felsic rocks at lower temperature, as they buffer the fluid to a low pH at lower temperatures than does basalt. 1, record 12, English, - buffer
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Thermalisme
- Géochimie
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- exercer un effet tampon
1, record 12, French, exercer%20un%20effet%20tampon
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les métaux et le soufre pourraient provenir directement de sédiments ou de roches felsiques sous des températures plus basses, puisqu'ils exercent un effet tampon amenant le fluide à un niveau de pH faible à plus basse température que ne le font les basaltes. 1, record 12, French, - exercer%20un%20effet%20tampon
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2004-03-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
- Biotechnology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- buffer solution
1, record 13, English, buffer%20solution
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- buffer 2, record 13, English, buffer
correct, noun
- chemical buffer 3, record 13, English, chemical%20buffer
correct
- buffered solution 4, record 13, English, buffered%20solution
correct
- acid and base buffer 3, record 13, English, acid%20and%20base%20buffer
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A solution to which moderate amounts of either a strong acid or base may be added without causing any large change in the pH value of the solution. Such solutions usually contain (a) a weak acid and a salt of the weak acid, (b) a mixture of an acid salt with the normal salt, or (c) a mixture of two acid salts. 5, record 13, English, - buffer%20solution
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For many situations, it is desirable to maintain the H+ and OH- concentration of a water solution at low and constant values. A useful device for this is a mixture of weak acid and its anion (or of a weak base and its cation). Such a mixture is called buffer. 6, record 13, English, - buffer%20solution
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Biotechnologie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- tampon
1, record 13, French, tampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- solution tampon 2, record 13, French, solution%20tampon
correct, feminine noun
- solution-tampon 3, record 13, French, solution%2Dtampon
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mélange de solutions dont le pH ne s'altère pratiquement pas au cours d'une dilution. On prend généralement le mélange d'un acide fort (ou d'une base forte) avec un sel organique. Toute variation du pH y provoque une réaction tendant à restaurer l'équilibre primitif. 4, record 13, French, - tampon
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pluriel : des solutions tampons (d'après le Dictionnaire de la chimie de Duval, 1978, p. 985). 5, record 13, French, - tampon
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Biotecnología
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- solución amortiguadora
1, record 13, Spanish, soluci%C3%B3n%20amortiguadora
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- disolución amortiguadora 2, record 13, Spanish, disoluci%C3%B3n%20amortiguadora
feminine noun
- solución reguladora 3, record 13, Spanish, soluci%C3%B3n%20reguladora
feminine noun
- solución tampón 4, record 13, Spanish, soluci%C3%B3n%20tamp%C3%B3n
feminine noun
- disolución tampón 2, record 13, Spanish, disoluci%C3%B3n%20tamp%C3%B3n
feminine noun
- solución tope 5, record 13, Spanish, soluci%C3%B3n%20tope
feminine noun
- amortiguador 5, record 13, Spanish, amortiguador
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aquella cuyo pH se mantiene casi constante al añadir una cantidad moderada de un ácido o de una base. 2, record 13, Spanish, - soluci%C3%B3n%20amortiguadora
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-10-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 14, Main entry term, English
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- régulateur
1, record 14, French, r%C3%A9gulateur
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil capable de maintenir pratiquement constant, ou de faire varier suivant une loi déterminée un élément de fonctionnement courant, tension, fréquence, vitesse, puissance, pression débit. etc. 1, record 14, French, - r%C3%A9gulateur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- regulador
1, record 14, Spanish, regulador
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- amortiguador 1, record 14, Spanish, amortiguador
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-06-17
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Amplifiers (Electronics)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- buffer
1, record 15, English, buffer
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- wave trap 2, record 15, English, wave%20trap
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An isolating circuit used to avoid distortion of the input signal by the driven circuit. Often employed in data transmission when driving through long cables. 3, record 15, English, - buffer
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Amplificateurs (Électronique)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- séparateur
1, record 15, French, s%C3%A9parateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- circuit tampon 2, record 15, French, circuit%20tampon
correct, masculine noun
- filtre antibrouillage 3, record 15, French, filtre%20antibrouillage
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pour réduire le brouillage. 2, record 15, French, - s%C3%A9parateur
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Amplificadores (Electrónica)
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- trampa de ondas
1, record 15, Spanish, trampa%20de%20ondas
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-03-10
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 16, Main entry term, English
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- butoir
1, record 16, French, butoir
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom donné au montant maximal fixé pour les importations préférentielles de la Communauté économique européenne en provenance de l'un quelconque des bénéficiaires. 1, record 16, French, - butoir
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2002-03-20
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Computer Memories
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- buffer storage
1, record 17, English, buffer%20storage
correct, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- buffer 2, record 17, English, buffer
correct, noun, standardized
- buffer memory 3, record 17, English, buffer%20memory
correct
- buffer store 4, record 17, English, buffer%20store
correct
- buffering memory 5, record 17, English, buffering%20memory
- buffering storage 5, record 17, English, buffering%20storage
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special-purpose storage device or storage area allowing, through temporary storage, the data transfer between two functional units having different transfer characteristics. 6, record 17, English, - buffer%20storage
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
buffer storage; buffer: terms standardized by CSA and ISO. 7, record 17, English, - buffer%20storage
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Mémoires (Informatique)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- mémoire tampon
1, record 17, French, m%C3%A9moire%20tampon
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- tampon 2, record 17, French, tampon
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- mémoire intermédiaire 3, record 17, French, m%C3%A9moire%20interm%C3%A9diaire
correct, feminine noun
- mémoire-tampon 4, record 17, French, m%C3%A9moire%2Dtampon
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mémoire ou zone de mémoire spécialisée permettant, par stockage temporaire, le transfert de données entre deux unités fonctionnelles ayant des caractéristiques de transfert différentes. 5, record 17, French, - m%C3%A9moire%20tampon
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mémoire tampon; tampon : termes normalisés par la CSA et l'ISO. 6, record 17, French, - m%C3%A9moire%20tampon
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Memorias (Computadoras)
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- memoria intermedia
1, record 17, Spanish, memoria%20intermedia
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
- memoria de transición 2, record 17, Spanish, memoria%20de%20transici%C3%B3n
feminine noun
- memoria provisional 2, record 17, Spanish, memoria%20provisional
feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-10-18
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- buffer
1, record 18, English, buffer
correct, verb
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[To maintain] a given desired pH through neutralisation of acidic or basic elements as appropriate. 1, record 18, English, - buffer
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
buffer: Any substance in a solution that tends to stabilize the hydrogen ion concentration by neutralizing any added acid or alkali. 2, record 18, English, - buffer
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nature's complex arrangement of checks and balances has always buffered this slight acidity [of rain]. Mild bases - such as the carbonates that exist in limestone rocks - are able to neutralize the acidic effect. 3, record 18, English, - buffer
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... the areas which produces pollution are unaffected by it, either because its fallout is far away, or the local lakes and soils are well buffered with alkaline bedrock or chemistry. 4, record 18, English, - buffer
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- tamponner
1, record 18, French, tamponner
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tamponner une solution, l'additionner d'une substance convenable pour que son pH varie peu par une dilution ultérieure ou par addition de substances étrangères. 2, record 18, French, - tamponner
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le pH des milieux aqueux nécessaires à la vie - l'eau des océans pour la faune aquatique; le sang, la lymphe, etc. pour les animaux supérieurs - ne peut varier que dans d'étroites limites, sous peine de désordres graves pouvant entraîner la mort; à cet effet, ces milieux sont tamponnés par des sels minéraux tels que, phosphates et carbonates, mélangés à divers acides, parmi lesquels l'acide carbonique joue un rôle régulateur important. 3, record 18, French, - tamponner
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- amortiguar 1, record 18, Spanish, amortiguar
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1999-09-23
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- buffer
1, record 19, English, buffer
correct, verb
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To allocate and schedule the use of buffers. 2, record 19, English, - buffer
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- mettre en mémoire tampon
1, record 19, French, mettre%20en%20m%C3%A9moire%20tampon
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- mettre en mémoire intermédiaire 1, record 19, French, mettre%20en%20m%C3%A9moire%20interm%C3%A9diaire
correct
- tamponner 1, record 19, French, tamponner
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Computadoras y calculadoras
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- poner en memoria intermedia
1, record 19, Spanish, poner%20en%20memoria%20intermedia
correct, verb
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1998-06-16
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Tire Manufacturing
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- buffer
1, record 20, English, buffer
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Machine used to rasp old tread from the tire. 1, record 20, English, - buffer
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication des pneumatiques
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- brosse
1, record 20, French, brosse
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil utilisé pour brosser l'enveloppe. 1, record 20, French, - brosse
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les données que l'on retrouve sur cette fiche sont utilisées dans une entreprise française de fabrication de pneumatiques. 1, record 20, French, - brosse
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1997-12-16
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Circuits Technology
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- buffer
1, record 21, English, buffer
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- tampon
1, record 21, French, tampon
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- multiplicateur de facteur pyramidal 1, record 21, French, multiplicateur%20de%20facteur%20pyramidal
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1997-12-16
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Leatherworking Tools and Equipment
- Furs and Fur Industry
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- buffer
1, record 22, English, buffer
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Outils et machines pour le travail du cuir
- Pelleteries et fourrures
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- meule
1, record 22, French, meule
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- meule à polir 2, record 22, French, meule%20%C3%A0%20polir
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disque de matière abrasive. 1, record 22, French, - meule
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Meule émeri, meule à grès. 1, record 22, French, - meule
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1997-12-16
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Criminology
Record 23, Main entry term, English
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
a go-between who ensures insulation between the top members and the lower-echelon personnel by acting as a courier and an observer and passing on commands, information, money, and complaints; he operates in a staff capacity and does not make decisions. A lieutenant or a section chief may also have a buffer. 1, record 23, English, - buffer
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Criminologie
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- relais
1, record 23, French, relais
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1997-12-16
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- buffer
1, record 24, English, buffer
correct, verb
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All precipitation is slightly acidic. Since the beginning of time, carbon dioxide (a natural component of air) has combined with rain to form a weak solution of carbonic acid. Measured on a pH scale, the acidity of this combination would register pH 5.6, slightly more acidic than the neutral level of pH 7. Nature's complex arrangement of checks and balances has always buffered this slight acidity. Mild bases - such as the carbonates that exist in limestone rocks - are able to neutralize the acidic effect. 1, record 24, English, - buffer
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- tamponner
1, record 24, French, tamponner
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Neutraliser les effets de la présence d'éléments acides dans un écosystème. 2, record 24, French, - tamponner
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] à titre d'exemple, un bassin lacustre au fond duquel s'est accumulée une épaisse séquence d'argile silteuse glacio-lacustre possède une grande capacité de neutraliser l'acidité des eaux souterraines affluentes, ces sédiments pourront même tamponner l'acidité, le cas échéant, des eaux du lac, s'ils sont exposés à l'interface eau-sédiment, c'est-à-dire s'ils ne sont pas eux-mêmes recouverts d'une épaisse couche de gyttja. 3, record 24, French, - tamponner
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1997-12-16
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Postal Service Operation
- Postage Stamps and Stamp Cancelling
- Machinery
Record 25, Main entry term, English
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
- buffer-stacker 1, record 25, English, buffer%2Dstacker
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation postale
- Timbres et oblitération
- Machines
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- tasseur amortisseur
1, record 25, French, tasseur%20amortisseur
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tasseur amortisseur: terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie de la mécanisation postale. 2, record 25, French, - tasseur%20amortisseur
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1997-09-23
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Ship and Boat Parts
- Safety (Water Transport)
Record 26, Main entry term, English
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Parties des bateaux
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- patin de glissement
1, record 26, French, patin%20de%20glissement
masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1996-03-05
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Freight Service (Rail Transport)
- Braking Devices (Mechanical Components)
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- buffer material 1, record 27, English, buffer%20material
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
- buffer sheet 2, record 27, English, buffer%20sheet
- buffer 3, record 27, English, buffer
- facing board 1, record 27, English, facing%20board
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sheet of cardboard, plywood or fibreboard used as protection between freight and blocking material and resting on the entire width or length of the load. 3, record 27, English, - buffer%20material
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Trafic marchandises (Transport par rail)
- Freins (Composants mécaniques)
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- plaque de protection
1, record 27, French, plaque%20de%20protection
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Feuille de carton, de contreplaqué ou d'aggloméré, utilisée essentiellement comme élément de protection qu'on dispose entre la marchandise et les agrès anti-chocs, prenant appui sur toute la largeur ou la longueur du chargement. 1, record 27, French, - plaque%20de%20protection
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «plaque de protection» a été uniformisé par le Canadien national (CN). 2, record 27, French, - plaque%20de%20protection
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
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