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MICROGRAFIA [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Micrographics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- micrographics
1, record 1, English, micrographics
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That branch of science and technology concerned with methods and techniques for converting any form of information to or from microform. [Definition officially approved by GESC.] 2, record 1, English, - micrographics
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
micrographics: term officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC). 3, record 1, English, - micrographics
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Micrographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- micrographie
1, record 1, French, micrographie
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Secteur des sciences et des techniques se rapportant aux méthodes et techniques de conversion de toute forme de données se trouvant sur microforme, ou destinées à être mises sur microforme. [Définition normalisée par l’AFNOR et uniformisée par le CNGI.] 2, record 1, French, - micrographie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
micrographie : terme normalisé par l’AFNOR et uniformisé par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 3, record 1, French, - micrographie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gráficos de computadora
- Micrografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- micrografía
1, record 1, Spanish, micrograf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de técnicas relativas a la producción y tratamiento informático de las microformas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - micrograf%C3%ADa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comprende el uso de todas las clases de microformas y microimágenes; por ejemplo, micropelículas, microfichas y películas de la salida de la computadora (ordenador). 2, record 1, Spanish, - micrograf%C3%ADa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-01-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- micrograph
1, record 2, English, micrograph
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A graphic reproduction of the surface of a prepared specimen, usually etched, at a magnification greater than ten diameters. 2, record 2, English, - micrograph
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If produced by photographic means it is called a photomicrograph (not a microphotograph). 2, record 2, English, - micrograph
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- micrographie
1, record 2, French, micrographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reproduction de la surface d'un échantillon convenablement préparé (en général attaqué) à un grandissement supérieur à 10. 2, record 2, French, - micrographie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Reproduction photographique d'une microstructure. 3, record 2, French, - micrographie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Micrografía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- micrografía
1, record 2, Spanish, micrograf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reproducción gráfica de la superficie de un objeto. 1, record 2, Spanish, - micrograf%C3%ADa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-01-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Metallography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- microscopy 1, record 3, English, microscopy
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The study or description of objects too small to be discerned without the aid of a microscope. 1, record 3, English, - microscopy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Métallographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- micrographie
1, record 3, French, micrographie
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Examen à fort grossissement de la surface polie et généralement attaquée des métaux et alliages. 1, record 3, French, - micrographie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metalografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- micrografía
1, record 3, Spanish, micrograf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estudio microscópico de los metales y de sus aleaciones. 1, record 3, Spanish, - micrograf%C3%ADa
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