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TEMPORAL [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- storm
1, record 1, English, storm
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- whole gale 2, record 1, English, whole%20gale
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wind with a speed between 48 and 55 knots [56-65 mph] (Beaufort scale wind force 10). 3, record 1, English, - storm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Storm ... Sea based specifications: Very high waves with long overhanging crests. The resulting foam, in great patches, is blown in dense white streaks along the direction of the wind. On the whole the surface of the sea takes on a white appearance. The 'tumbling' of the sea becomes heavy and shock-like. Visibility affected. ... Land base specifications: Seldom experienced inland; trees uprooted; considerable structural damage occurs. 4, record 1, English, - storm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
whole gale ... [Effects on] surroundings: trees are uprooted, and the sea takes on a white appearance. 5, record 1, English, - storm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In the sources consulted, the force 10 on the Beaufort scale is called "whole gale" or "storm". 6, record 1, English, - storm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tempête
1, record 1, French, temp%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 48 et 55 nœuds [56-64 m.p.h.] (force 10 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 1, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par ailleurs, dans l'échelle anémométrique Beaufort, utilisée en météorologie maritime, le terme tempête désigne la graduation 10 et correspond à des vents dont la vitesse moyenne est comprise entre 89 et 102 kilomètres par heure [(55-63 m.p.h.)]. 3, record 1, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tempête : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 1, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- temporal
1, record 1, Spanish, temporal
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 48 y 55 nudos (escala de Beaufort : viento de fuerza 10). 1, record 1, Spanish, - temporal
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Water Transport
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gale
1, record 2, English, gale
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- fresh gale 2, record 2, English, fresh%20gale
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wind with a speed between 32 and 40 knots (Beaufort scale wind force 8). 3, record 2, English, - gale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gale: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 2, English, - gale
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Transport par eau
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coup de vent
1, record 2, French, coup%20de%20vent
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vent dont la vitesse est comprise entre 32 et 40 nœuds (force 8 de l'échelle Beaufort). 2, record 2, French, - coup%20de%20vent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coup de vent : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale et par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 2, French, - coup%20de%20vent
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Transporte por agua
- Transporte aéreo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- viento duro
1, record 2, Spanish, viento%20duro
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- temporal 2, record 2, Spanish, temporal
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Viento con una velocidad comprendida entre 32 y 40 nudos (escala de Beaufort : viento de fuerza 8). 3, record 2, Spanish, - viento%20duro
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
viento duro; temporal : términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 4, record 2, Spanish, - viento%20duro
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-02-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- temporal muscle
1, record 3, English, temporal%20muscle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- temporalis muscle 2, record 3, English, temporalis%20muscle
correct
- musculus temporalis 2, record 3, English, musculus%20temporalis
correct, Latin
- temporalis 3, record 3, English, temporalis
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A muscle that originates from the temporal fossa and fascia. It is inserted onto the apex, margins and medical surface of the coronoid process of the mandible, and supplied by deep temporal branches of the mandibular nerve. It elevates the mandible and closes the mouth, its posterior fibers retract the mandible, and it helps in side-to-side movements of the mandible. 2, record 3, English, - temporal%20muscle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are four pairs of muscles that move the mandible during mastication: the temporalis, masseter, medial pterygoid and lateral pterygoid. 4, record 3, English, - temporal%20muscle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- muscle temporal
1, record 3, French, muscle%20temporal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- temporal 2, record 3, French, temporal
masculine noun
- musculus temporalis 3, record 3, French, musculus%20temporalis
correct, Latin
- muscle crotaphyte 3, record 3, French, muscle%20crotaphyte
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Muscle masticateur, plat, qui se détache de la fosse temporale et converge sur l'apophyse coronoïde de la mandibule. 3, record 3, French, - muscle%20temporal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Large, plat, radié, le muscle temporal occupe la fosse temporale, d'où ses faisceaux convergent vers l'apophyse coronoïde du maxillaire inférieur. [...] Il naît : 1° de toute l'étendue de la fosse temporale, sauf cependant de la gouttière rétro-malaire [...] - 2° de la ligne courbe temporale inférieure et de la crête sphéno-temporale, qui limitent la fosse temporale; - 3° de la moitié ou des deux tiers supérieurs de la face profonde de l'aponévrose temporale. Toutes les insertions du temporal se font par implantation directe des fibres charnues, sauf sur la crête sphéno-temporale [...] 1, record 3, French, - muscle%20temporal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le temporal, plat et radié, emplit la fosse pariéto-temporale d'où ses fibres charnues et tendineuses convergent vers l'apophyse coronoïde de la mandibule. Ce muscle ne naît pas exactement de toute la fosse pariétotemporale. [...] Le temporal naît par implantation directe des fibres charnues. 2, record 3, French, - muscle%20temporal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- temporal bone
1, record 4, English, temporal%20bone
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- os temporale 1, record 4, English, os%20temporale
Latin
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bone on both sides of the skull at its base. It is composed of squamous, mastoid, and petrous portions, the latter enclosing the receptors for hearing and equilibrium. 1, record 4, English, - temporal%20bone
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- os temporal
1, record 4, French, os%20temporal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- temporal 1, record 4, French, temporal
correct, masculine noun
- os temporale 2, record 4, French, os%20temporale
Latin
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Os de la partie latérale et inférieure du crâne, situé entre le pariétal, l'occipital et le sphénoïde. 1, record 4, French, - os%20temporal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chez l'embryon, le temporal est constitué par trois pièces distinctes : l'écaille, le rocher et l'os tympanal. 1, record 4, French, - os%20temporal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Huesos y articulaciones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- hueso temporal
1, record 4, Spanish, hueso%20temporal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Hueso] par, irregular, que comprende tres porciones: escamosa, mastoidea y petrosa (peñasco) [situado] en los laterales del cráneo; se articula con el parietal por arriba, el occipital por detrás, por delante con el esfenoides y pómulo, por dentro y fuera respectivamente, y con la mandíbula, abajo, [contiene numerosas cavidades y espacios asociados con el oído]. 1, record 4, Spanish, - hueso%20temporal
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-03-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- temporale
1, record 5, English, temporale
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- temporal 2, record 5, English, temporal
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
temporales: Cyclonic tropical weather systems that affect the western side of Central America and originate in the Pacific intertropical convergence zone. 3, record 5, English, - temporale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Temporales] typically last several days, are slow moving and are accompanied by very heavy rainfalls, resulting in damaging floods and landslides in the mountainous regions. They have a different atmospheric structure from that of hurricanes, since their mid-tropospheric cores are cold. 3, record 5, English, - temporale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
temporale; temporal: terms usually used in the plural (temporales; temporals). 4, record 5, English, - temporale
Record 5, Key term(s)
- temporales
- temporals
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- temporale
1, record 5, French, temporale
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
temporales : Systèmes météorologiques cycloniques des tropiques qui touchent l'ouest de l'Amérique centrale; ils proviennent de la zone de convergence intertropicale du Pacifique. 2, record 5, French, - temporale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un escalier de pierre conduisait à la porte, seule ouverture de la cahute, et, quelque étroite qu'elle fût, les ouragans, la neige ou la grêle, savaient bien s'y frayer un passage, lorsque les temporales les déchaînaient dans la montagne. 3, record 5, French, - temporale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En général [les temporales] durent plusieurs jours, se déplacent lentement et sont accompagnés de pluies diluviennes qui causent des inondations et des glissements de terrains importants dans les régions montagneuses. Leur structure atmosphérique est différente de celle des ouragans en raison de leur noyau froid dans la troposphère moyenne. 2, record 5, French, - temporale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
temporale : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel (temporales). 4, record 5, French, - temporale
Record 5, Key term(s)
- temporales
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- temporal
1, record 5, Spanish, temporal
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
temporales: sistemas meteorológicos ciclónicos de las regiones tropicales que afectan al oeste de América Central y se originan en la zona de convergencia intertropical del Pacífico. 1, record 5, Spanish, - temporal
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En general duran varios días, se desplazan lentamente y se acompañan de lluvias muy intensas que causan inundaciones y deslizamientos de terreno en las regiones montañosas. Tienen una estructura atmosférica distinta a la de los huracanes por la presencia de un núcleo frío en la troposfera media. 1, record 5, Spanish, - temporal
Record 5, Key term(s)
- temporales
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-10-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- storm
1, record 6, English, storm
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- tempest 2, record 6, English, tempest
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An atmospheric disturbance involving perturbations of the prevailing pressure and wind fields, on scales ranging from tornadoes (1 km across) to extratropical cyclones (2000-3000 km across). 3, record 6, English, - storm
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tempête
1, record 6, French, temp%C3%AAte
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perturbation atmosphérique comportant des variations des champs de pression et de vent dominants dont l'échelle va de celle des tornades (1 km) à celles des cyclones extratropicaux (2000 à 3000 km). 2, record 6, French, - temp%C3%AAte
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- temporal
1, record 6, Spanish, temporal
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- tempestad 2, record 6, Spanish, tempestad
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Alteración atmosférica que comprende perturbaciones de los campos de presión y de viento predominantes, en escalas que van de los tornados (1 km) a los ciclones extratropicales (2000 a 3000 km). 3, record 6, Spanish, - temporal
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-10-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Agriculture - General
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- time-dependent
1, record 7, English, time%2Ddependent
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
e.g. time-dependent rheological behavior of food 1, record 7, English, - time%2Ddependent
Record 7, Key term(s)
- time dependent
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Agriculture - Généralités
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chronologique
1, record 7, French, chronologique
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- diachronique 2, record 7, French, diachronique
correct
- temporel 1, record 7, French, temporel
correct
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
par exemple évolution chronologique des captures d'insectes 1, record 7, French, - chronologique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Agricultura - Generalidades
- Vocabulario técnico y científico general
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- temporal 1, record 7, Spanish, temporal
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- temporario 1, record 7, Spanish, temporario
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-03-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
- Animal Anatomy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- temporal
1, record 8, English, temporal
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... of or relating to the temples or the sides of the skull behind the orbits ... of or relating to the temporal bone ... 1, record 8, English, - temporal
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
- Anatomie animale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- temporal
1, record 8, French, temporal
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui appartient aux tempes. 1, record 8, French, - temporal
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-10-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- General Vocabulary
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- temporal
1, record 9, English, temporal
adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- temporel
1, record 9, French, temporel
adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- dans le temps 1, record 9, French, dans%20le%20temps
adjective phrase
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-04-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- temporary
1, record 10, English, temporary
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lasting or meant to last for a limited time only. 1, record 10, English, - temporary
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- temporaire
1, record 10, French, temporaire
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui ne dure ou ne doit durer qu'un temps limité. 2, record 10, French, - temporaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- temporal
1, record 10, Spanish, temporal
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Que dura un cierto tiempo, relativamente reducido. 2, record 10, Spanish, - temporal
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
temporal: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 10, Spanish, - temporal
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