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GLUE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-09-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Communication and Information Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Generalized Linkage to Unrelated Environments
1, record 1, English, Generalized%20Linkage%20to%20Unrelated%20Environments
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- GLUE 2, record 1, English, GLUE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is a fully integrated client-server information reporting system providing a single common Microsoft Windows-based view of Transport Canada's information at a user's workstation. It was developed initially to support the Department's information needs and transition requirements by providing an easy-to-use reporting system. 1, record 1, English, - Generalized%20Linkage%20to%20Unrelated%20Environments
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Liaison générale d'environnements non reliés
1, record 1, French, Liaison%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20d%27environnements%20non%20reli%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- LGENR 2, record 1, French, LGENR
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est un système de transmission d'information client-serveur pleinement intégré qui fournit, à l'aide de Microsoft Windows, une vue commune de l'information de Transports Canada et la transmet au poste de travail de l'utilisateur. Elle a été conçue initialement pour répondre aux besoins d'information du Ministère et aux exigences de la transition au moyen d'un système de production de rapports d'utilisation facile. 1, record 1, French, - Liaison%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20d%27environnements%20non%20reli%C3%A9s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Postage Stamps and Stamp Cancelling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gum
1, record 2, English, gum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- glue 2, record 2, English, glue
correct, rare
- mucilage 2, record 2, English, mucilage
correct, rare
- cement 2, record 2, English, cement
correct, see observation, obsolete
- paste 2, record 2, English, paste
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The adhesive substance usually found on the back of postage stamps when sold to the public. 1, record 2, English, - gum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for "cement" : A synonym for "gum". 2, record 2, English, - gum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
for "cement" : "gum" was called "cement" on the first stamp of the Great Britain. 3, record 2, English, - gum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
for "paste" : This term has been applied to the adhesive matter used for early stamps of the United States (...) 2, record 2, English, - gum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Timbres et oblitération
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gomme
1, record 2, French, gomme
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] colle qui se trouve au dos du timbre [lors de sa vente]. 1, record 2, French, - gomme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sellos postales y obliteración
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- goma
1, record 2, Spanish, goma
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-03-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Glues and Adhesives (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- adhesive
1, record 3, English, adhesive
correct, see observation, noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- glue 2, record 3, English, glue
see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The substance capable of holding materials together by surface attachment. 3, record 3, English, - adhesive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term glue was originally used for an adhesive prepared from a hard gelatin. Through general use, the term became synonymous with the term adhesive in referring to adhesives prepared from synthetic resins. The term adhesive is now the preferred general term. 4, record 3, English, - adhesive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
glue: deprecated as synonym for adhesive. 5, record 3, English, - adhesive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
adhesive: term standardized by ISO. 6, record 3, English, - adhesive
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Colles et adhésifs (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- adhésif
1, record 3, French, adh%C3%A9sif
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- colle 2, record 3, French, colle
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composition capable de maintenir ensemble des matériaux par adhérence. 3, record 3, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «colle» était à l'origine employé pour un adhésif préparé à partir d'une gélatine dure. Par extension, ce terme est devenu synonyme du terme «adhésif» pour les adhésifs préparés à partir de résines synthétiques. Le terme «adhésif» est préféré comme terme général. 4, record 3, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
colle : remplacé par «adhésif» comme terme général. 5, record 3, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme «adhésif» a une portée plus générale que son synonyme «colle» qui, initialement désignait exclusivement un adhésif à base de gélatine. 6, record 3, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
adhésif : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 7, record 3, French, - adh%C3%A9sif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pegamentos y adhesivos (Industrias)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- adhesivo
1, record 3, Spanish, adhesivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- pegamento 2, record 3, Spanish, pegamento
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia no metálica capaz de unir materiales por el contacto de sus superficies (adhesión), proporcionando a la unión una resistencia interna adecuada (cohesión). 1, record 3, Spanish, - adhesivo
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Electronic Circuits Technology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- glue logic chip 1, record 4, English, glue%20logic%20chip
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- glue logic 1, record 4, English, glue%20logic
- glue 1, record 4, English, glue
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- circuit logique de liaison
1, record 4, French, circuit%20logique%20de%20liaison
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la technique de fabrication des circuits prédiffusés et précaractérisés, circuit de faible complexité dont les fonctions logiques élémentaires (portes, bascules) servent à assurer la cohésion logique entre circuits intégrés plus complexes. 1, record 4, French, - circuit%20logique%20de%20liaison
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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