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OCF [5 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2019-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mathematics
  • Scientific Research Methods
  • Artificial Intelligence
CONT

Ant colony optimization (ACO) takes inspiration from the foraging behavior of some ant species. These ants deposit pheromone on the ground in order to mark some favorable path that should be followed by other members of the colony. Ant colony optimization exploits a similar mechanism for solving optimization problems.

Key term(s)
  • ant colony optimisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques
  • Méthodes de recherche scientifique
  • Intelligence artificielle
CONT

L'optimisation par colonies de fourmis s'inspire du comportement collectif des fourmis dans la nature pour résoudre des problèmes d'optimisation combinatoires.

Key term(s)
  • optimisation par colonies de fourmis

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-01-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Team Sports (General)
OBS

[OCF] promotes, fosters and regulates cheerleading in the province of Ontario thus furthering the character and development of young athletes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Sports d'équipe (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 3 2013-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
  • Climate Change
DEF

A foam in which the blowing agent acts both as a frothing agent and as a propellant.

OBS

These foams are primarily used for gap filling (to prevent air infiltration) rather than for thermal insulation per se. As such the use of blowing agent is fully emissive.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolation et acoustique architecturale
  • Changements climatiques
DEF

Mousse dont l’agent gonflant sert aussi de propulseur.

OBS

Ce genre de produit est davantage destiné à colmater les orifices (ou empêcher l’infiltration d’air) qu’à assurer une isolation thermique. L’utilisation d’un agent gonflant en tant que tel produit des émissions.

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Music (General)
OBS

Choirs Ontario provides leadership and service to Ontario's choral community by providing resources, learning opportunities, advocacy and communications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
  • Musique (Généralités)
OBS

Acte constitutif de la fédération.

Spanish

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Record 5 2002-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Internet and Telematics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Internet et télématique

Spanish

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