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OCULAR [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-08-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Optical Instruments
- Optical Glass
- Surveying Instruments
- Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- eyepiece
1, record 1, English, eyepiece
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ocular 2, record 1, English, ocular
noun
- optical eyepiece 3, record 1, English, optical%20eyepiece
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lens element or group of elements closest to the eye in optical systems designed for viewing, such as microscopes, telescopes, and viewfinders. 4, record 1, English, - eyepiece
Record 1, Key term(s)
- eye piece
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'optique
- Verres d'optique
- Instruments d'arpentage
- Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oculaire
1, record 1, French, oculaire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lentille ou combinaison de lentilles à travers laquelle on observe, dans un instrument d'optique (microscope, télescope, etc.), l'image formée par l'objectif. 2, record 1, French, - oculaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout système optique, du microscope au télescope, en passant par la caméra comporte un oculaire au travers duquel l'œil perçoit l'image transmise par le système optique. 3, record 1, French, - oculaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oculaire : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - oculaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos ópticos
- Vidrios ópticos
- Instrumentos de agrimensura
- Instrumentos de medida (Ingeniería)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ocular
1, record 1, Spanish, ocular
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ocular
1, record 2, English, ocular
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pertaining to the eye. 2, record 2, English, - ocular
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- oculaire
1, record 2, French, oculaire
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui appartient à l'œil. 2, record 2, French, - oculaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ojo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ocular
1, record 2, Spanish, ocular
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relativo al ojo. 2, record 2, Spanish, - ocular
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La retinitis es una enfermedad ocular [...]. 2, record 2, Spanish, - ocular
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-05-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optical Glass
- Protective Clothing
- The Eye
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- ocular area
1, record 3, English, ocular%20area
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of an eye-protector, other than the frame that permits vision. 1, record 3, English, - ocular%20area
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This commonly applies to mesh-type eye-protectors. 1, record 3, English, - ocular%20area
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ocular area: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 3, English, - ocular%20area
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Verres d'optique
- Vêtements de protection
- Oeil
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- zone de vision
1, record 3, French, zone%20de%20vision
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un protecteur de l'œil, autre que la monture, qui permet la vision. 1, record 3, French, - zone%20de%20vision
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette définition s'applique généralement aux protecteurs de l'œil de type grillagé. 1, record 3, French, - zone%20de%20vision
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zone de vision : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 3, French, - zone%20de%20vision
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Vidrios ópticos
- Vestimenta de protección
- Ojo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ocular
1, record 3, Spanish, ocular
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte transparente de un protector de ojos que permite la visión (por ejemplo lente, visera contra el sol o filtro para el sol). 1, record 3, Spanish, - ocular
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-03-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- eyepiece
1, record 4, English, eyepiece
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of transparent material that is mounted and fitted in the facepiece of a gas mask or other respirator to permit vision. 2, record 4, English, - eyepiece
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- viseur
1, record 4, French, viseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les viseurs, malgré une surface transparente aussi grande que possible, diminuent le champ, et l'acuité visuelle en raison de la formation de buée sur la face interne. Cette buée pourra être réduite par une pellicule gélatinée et par un balayage du viseur par l'air frais inspiré. Le couvre-face devra être imperméable aux agents chimiques et bien s'adapter au visage. 1, record 4, French, - viseur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las personas
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ocular
1, record 4, Spanish, ocular
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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