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CRITICAL CONSTANT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- joint operations coordination centre
1, record 1, English, joint%20operations%20coordination%20centre
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- JOCC 2, record 1, English, JOCC
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In [the] Japan–US [United States] Security Consultative Committee Document..., the two governments emphasised the critical importance of constant information gathering and sharing, as well as maintaining high readiness and interoperability in light of the minimal time available to respond to a ballistic missile threat. According to this document, [a] Japan–US bilateral and joint operations coordination centre will be created at Yokota Air Base in Japan in order to ensure constant connectivity, coordination, and interoperability among the SDFs [Self-Defence Forces] andUS forces in Japan. 3, record 1, English, - joint%20operations%20coordination%20centre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
joint operations coordination centre; JOCC: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - joint%20operations%20coordination%20centre
Record 1, Key term(s)
- joint operations coordination center
- joint operations co-ordination centre
- joint operations co-ordination center
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Interarmées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- centre de coordination d'opérations interarmées
1, record 1, French, centre%20de%20coordination%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20interarm%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CCOI 1, record 1, French, CCOI
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre de coordination d'opérations interarmées; CCOI : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 1, French, - centre%20de%20coordination%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20interarm%C3%A9es
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-06-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
- Conductors and Resistors
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ballast tube
1, record 2, English, ballast%20tube
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A current-controlling resistance device designed to maintain a substantially constant current over a specified range of variations in the applied voltage to a series circuit. 2, record 2, English, - ballast%20tube
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A ballast tube is essentially a constant-current device. It is a resistor whose resistance, at a certain critical temperature, varies with temperature so rapidity that, as the voltage across the tube varies, the current remains practically constant. 3, record 2, English, - ballast%20tube
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
- Conducteurs et résistances
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tube régulateur de courant
1, record 2, French, tube%20r%C3%A9gulateur%20de%20courant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tube de régularisation de courant 1, record 2, French, tube%20de%20r%C3%A9gularisation%20de%20courant
correct, masculine noun
- tube de stabilisation 2, record 2, French, tube%20de%20stabilisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- relative importance
1, record 3, English, relative%20importance
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The average number of neutrons with the velocity and position of type B which must be added to a critical system to keep the chain reaction rate constant after removal of a neutron with the velocity and position of type A. 1, record 3, English, - relative%20importance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
relative importance: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 3, English, - relative%20importance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- importance relative
1, record 3, French, importance%20relative
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
Nombre moyen de neutrons ayant la vitesse et la position de B qui doivent être ajoutés à un système critique pour maintenir constant le taux de réaction en chaîne après suppression d'un neutron ayant la position et la vitesse de A. 1, record 3, French, - importance%20relative
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
importance relative : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 3, French, - importance%20relative
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- inhour
1, record 4, English, inhour
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of reactivity equal to the increase in reactivity of a critical reactor which produces a reactor time constant of one hour. 1, record 4, English, - inhour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Short for inverse hour. 1, record 4, English, - inhour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
inhour: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 4, English, - inhour
Record 4, Key term(s)
- inverse hour
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- inhour
1, record 4, French, inhour
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de réactivité égale à l'augmentation de réactivité d'un réacteur critique qui lui confére une constante de temps d'une heure. 1, record 4, French, - inhour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme est une contraction du terme anglais «inverse hour». 1, record 4, French, - inhour
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
inhour : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 4, French, - inhour
Record 4, Key term(s)
- inverse hour
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-02-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Optical Instruments
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- refractometer
1, record 5, English, refractometer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- refractive index detector 2, record 5, English, refractive%20index%20detector
correct
- RI detector 3, record 5, English, RI%20detector
correct
- refractometric detector 4, record 5, English, refractometric%20detector
correct
- refractometric monitor 4, record 5, English, refractometric%20monitor
correct
- refractometer detector 5, record 5, English, refractometer%20detector
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument used to measure the index of refraction of a substance in any one of several ways, such as measurement of the refraction produced by a prism, measurement of the critical angle, observation of an interference pattern produced by passing light through the substance, and measurement of the substance's dielectric constant. 6, record 5, English, - refractometer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Instruments d'optique
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Chimie analytique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- réfractomètre
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9fractom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- détecteur réfractométrique 2, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20r%C3%A9fractom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
- détecteur à indice de réfraction 2, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20indice%20de%20r%C3%A9fraction
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument d'optique permettant la mesure des indices de réfraction des solides ou même des liquides. 3, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9fractom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les détecteurs par absorption dans l'ultraviolet ne peuvent être utilisés avec des solvants absorbant à leurs longueurs d'onde. Les détecteurs réfractométriques donnent une réponse très faible, ou nulle, lorsque l'indice de réfraction de la phase éluante est très voisin de celui d'un ou de plusieurs composés de l'échantillon. 4, record 5, French, - r%C3%A9fractom%C3%A8tre
Record 5, Key term(s)
- détecteur réfractomètre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Instrumentos ópticos
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Química analítica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- refractómetro
1, record 5, Spanish, refract%C3%B3metro
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Refractómetros. Instrumentos diseñados para medir y determinar el índice de refracción. Esta propiedad óptica puede relacionarse con la concentración de determinadas sustancias disueltas, como el azúcar en alimentos líquidos y bebidas refrescantes. 2, record 5, Spanish, - refract%C3%B3metro
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-04-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- priority valve
1, record 6, English, priority%20valve
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An hydraulic pressure-actuated valve that allows for certain actuations to be prioritized. 2, record 6, English, - priority%20valve
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A priority valve useful in... an aircraft constant speed drive system controls sump oil level and prioritizes oil flow to several critical components during periods of oil supply interruption. 3, record 6, English, - priority%20valve
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- soupape de priorité
1, record 6, French, soupape%20de%20priorit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- soupape de mise en priorité 2, record 6, French, soupape%20de%20mise%20en%20priorit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
soupape de priorité : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance et Opérations aériennes. 3, record 6, French, - soupape%20de%20priorit%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
soupape de mise en priorité : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 6, French, - soupape%20de%20priorit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-06-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Strength of Materials
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- resistance to creep
1, record 7, English, resistance%20to%20creep
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Arnitel has excellent resistance to creep. In critical automotive applications where the retention of mechanical properties under constant stresses for very long durations is required, Arnitel' s high resistance to creep makes it the material of choice, contributing to greater safety and extended durability. 2, record 7, English, - resistance%20to%20creep
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Acetal: Very strong, stiff engineering plastic with exceptional dimensional stability and resistance to creep and vibration fatigue; low coefficient of friction; high resistance to abrasion and chemicals; retains most properties when immersed in hot water; low tendency to stress-crack. 3, record 7, English, - resistance%20to%20creep
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- résistance au boursouflement
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20boursouflement
see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- résistance au boursoufflement 2, record 7, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20boursoufflement
see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «boursoufflement». 3, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20boursouflement
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
boursoufflement : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20boursouflement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-08-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
- Weapon Systems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ammunition lot number
1, record 8, English, ammunition%20lot%20number
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A code number systematically assigned to each ammunition lot at the time of manufacture, assembly or renovation that uniquely identifies the particular ammunition lot. 2, record 8, English, - ammunition%20lot%20number
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Military and commercial alphanumeric code which identifies a particular block of ammunition from one manufacturer, e.g. IVI 83J01-16. 3, record 8, English, - ammunition%20lot%20number
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lotting is usually based on the most critical component, e. g. primers in small arms ammunition. The lot number changes when the critical component or a major component changes, e. g. switching propellant manufacturer while keeping the critical part constant. 3, record 8, English, - ammunition%20lot%20number
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- numéro de lot de munitions
1, record 8, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20de%20munitions
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- numéro de lot des munitions 2, record 8, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20des%20munitions
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Code attribué systématiquement à chaque lot de munitions au moment de sa fabrication, de son montage ou de sa restauration et qui sert à identifier ce lot particulier. [Définition uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions.] 1, record 8, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20de%20munitions
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Code alphanumérique à usage tant militaire que civil, servant à identifier une quantité particulière de munitions d'un fabricant donné, e.g. IVI 83J01-16. 2, record 8, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20de%20munitions
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La constitution des lots se fait normalement en fonction de l'élément le plus sensible, e.g. l'amorce dans le cas des munitions d'armes légères. Le numéro de lot change lorsque l'élément le plus sensible ou une des composantes principales est changée, e.g. un changement de fabricant de poudre, sans changer l'élément le plus sensible. 2, record 8, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20de%20munitions
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
numéro de lot de munitions : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 3, record 8, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20de%20munitions
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
numéro de lot des munitions : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 8, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20de%20munitions
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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