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POIDS BASE [4 records]

Record 1 2014-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Loads and Weights (Transport.)
  • Postal Transport
  • Postage
DEF

The initial weight step for pricing purposes [of a mail item.]

OBS

base weight: term used at Canada Post or the purpose of their Publications Mail service.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poids et charges (Transports)
  • Transports postaux
  • Affranchissement du courrier
DEF

Poids initial établi aux fins de tarification [d'un article de courrier.]

OBS

poids de base : terme en usage à Postes Canada aux fins de leur service Poste-publications.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Facilities
  • Chemistry
OBS

Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations de recherche scientifique
  • Chimie
OBS

Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire.

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
OBS

The basic weight of a weapon is used in selecting a weapon to be used by soldiers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
OBS

Le poids de base est une caractéristique permettant de choisir une arme.

Spanish

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Record 4 1992-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Freight

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fret aérien
CONT

La masse de base est déterminée à partir de la masse à vide équipée moyenne valable pour tous les appareils, inclut les éléments d'aménagement et d'équipement prévus pour l'étape (cabine et soutes).

Spanish

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