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Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Customs and Excise
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- antidumping proceeding
1, record 1, English, antidumping%20proceeding
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- anti-dumping proceeding 2, record 1, English, anti%2Ddumping%20proceeding
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The agreement] article details the way a determination of dumping must be made. Several methods are available. The first is where prices for the like product(a crucial concept in anti-dumping proceedings) in the exporting and importing country can be compared directly. 3, record 1, English, - antidumping%20proceeding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antidumping proceeding; anti-dumping proceeding: designations usually used in the plural. 4, record 1, English, - antidumping%20proceeding
Record 1, Key term(s)
- antidumping proceedings
- anti-dumping proceedings
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Douanes et accise
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- procédure antidumping
1, record 1, French, proc%C3%A9dure%20antidumping
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'article [de l'accord] précise la manière dont la détermination de l'existence d'un dumping doit être établie. Plusieurs méthodes sont possibles. La première concerne les cas où les prix du produit similaire (notion fondamentale dans les procédures antidumping) dans le pays exportateur et le pays importateur peuvent être comparés directement. 2, record 1, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20antidumping
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
procédure antidumping : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - proc%C3%A9dure%20antidumping
Record 1, Key term(s)
- procédures antidumping
- procédure anti-dumping
- procédures anti-dumping
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-01-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Data Banks and Databases
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- data dictionary
1, record 2, English, data%20dictionary
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A data dictionary is a crucial part of a relational database as it provides additional information about the relationships between multiple tables in a database. The data dictionary in DBMS [database management system] helps the user to arrange data in a neat and well-organized way, thus preventing data redundancy. 2, record 2, English, - data%20dictionary
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Banques et bases de données
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dictionnaire de données
1, record 2, French, dictionnaire%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dictionnaire des données 2, record 2, French, dictionnaire%20des%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Description du type de contenu des tables d'une base de données et des champs qui composent les tables. 3, record 2, French, - dictionnaire%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bancos y bases de datos
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- diccionario de datos
1, record 2, Spanish, diccionario%20de%20datos
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-06-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environment
- Fish
- Commercial Fishing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fish usability
1, record 3, English, fish%20usability
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is crucial that studies be designed to maximize the possibility of [determining whether effluent has altered fish in such a way as to limit their use by humans]. If fish exposure to the mine effluent is uncertain, redesigning the survey... or using alternative monitoring methods should be considered... Fish usability can be affected by altered appearance, altered flavour or odour, or contaminant levels that exceed consumption guidelines for human health and are statistically different from levels measured in the reference area. 2, record 3, English, - fish%20usability
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Environnement
- Poissons
- Pêche commerciale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- potentiel d'utilisation des poissons
1, record 3, French, potentiel%20d%27utilisation%20des%20poissons
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est crucial de concevoir les études de façon à maximiser la possibilité de [déterminer] si l'effluent [de mine] a produit un changement dans le potentiel d'utilisation des poissons [en altérant] les poissons au point de limiter leur utilisation par les humains. Le potentiel d'utilisation des poissons peut être influencé par une modification de l'apparence, une altération du goût ou de l'odeur, ou la présence de concentrations de contaminants dans les tissus qui dépassent les seuils fixés pour la consommation humaine et qui sont statistiquement différentes des concentrations mesurées dans la zone de référence. 2, record 3, French, - potentiel%20d%27utilisation%20des%20poissons
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
- Rubber
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- isodecyl chloride
1, record 4, English, isodecyl%20chloride
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A commercial term referring to a chemical compound comprising mixed isomers, having the formula C10H21Cl, appearing under the form of a combustible, colorless liquid, used as a solvent for oils, fats, greases, resins, gums, in extractants and cleaning compounds, as an intermediate for insecticides, pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, polysulfide rubbers, resins and cationic surfactants. 2, record 4, English, - isodecyl%20chloride
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The decyl "chain" as shown in formulas 5 through 9 is termed a "straight chain", as one carbon follows another, like the links of a chain. Structures 15 or 16 are termed "branched chains". [An illustration of the formulas follows. ] The overall formula for 5-7, C10H21Cl, is the same. Formulas 5-7 each represents "decyl chloride. "However 15 and 16 differ in a crucial way. The difference is that formulas 15 and 16 have two "CH3" groups near the left end of the molecule. This is seen more easily in 17, a "condensed formula" that is equivalent to the "line formula" 15. Furthermore, 15 to 17 have a single "CH" group present, whereas 7 has no "CH" groups, only "CH3" and "CH2" groups. The new structure 15 or 17 carries a different name :"isodecyl chloride. " 3, record 4, English, - isodecyl%20chloride
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
- Caoutchouc
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chlorure d'isodécyle
1, record 4, French, chlorure%20d%27isod%C3%A9cyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- chlorure isodécylique 1, record 4, French, chlorure%20isod%C3%A9cylique
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chlorure d'isodécyle : terme commercial. 1, record 4, French, - chlorure%20d%27isod%C3%A9cyle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H21Cl 2, record 4, French, - chlorure%20d%27isod%C3%A9cyle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fabricación de plásticos
- Caucho
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloruro de isodecilo
1, record 4, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20isodecilo
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química : C10H21Cl 2, record 4, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20isodecilo
Record 5 - external organization data 2003-10-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Scientific Instruments
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- detector
1, record 5, English, detector
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fixed gauge are most often used in factories as a way of monitoring a production process and ensuring quality control.... These fixed gauges consist of a radioactive source that is housed within a source holder and placed at a crucial point in the process. When the source holder's shutter is opened, an invisible beam of radiation is directed at the material being processed. A detector mounted opposite the source measures the radiation that passes through the material. A readout either on the gauge or on a connected computer terminal registers the required information... 2, record 5, English, - detector
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Instruments scientifiques
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- détecteur
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tecteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les jauges fixes sont le plus souvent utilisées dans les usines pour vérifier un procédé de production et s'assurer du contrôle de la qualité. [...] Ces jauges fixes comprennent une source radioactive logée dans un porte-source et sont placées à une étape précise du procédé. Lorsque l'obturateur du porte-source s'ouvre, un faisceau invisible de rayonnements est dirigé sur le matériau en cours de traitement. Un détecteur placé à l'opposé de la source mesure les rayonnements qui passent à travers le matériau. Un indicateur sur la jauge ou sur un terminal relié enregistre les renseignements nécessaires [...] 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física radiológica (Teoría y aplicación)
- Instrumentos científicos
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- detector
1, record 5, Spanish, detector
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-09-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Optics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ultra high resolution spectrometer
1, record 6, English, ultra%20high%20resolution%20spectrometer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- UHRS 1, record 6, English, UHRS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ultra High Resolution Spectrometer(UHRS).... Laser spectroscopy has stimulated the development of spectrometers with improved performance and has led SOPRA to develop a new line of monochromators with ultra-high resolution. SOPRA has designed the mechanical parts in the most careful way to take the best advantage of the newest diffraction gratings. The instrument function of a monochromator is defined by the product : Resolution X Luminosity/Noise=RL/N. The resolution R directly depends on the diffraction grating and the focal length. The luminosity L depends on the area, on the efficiency of the grating, and on the slits. The noise N is essentially caused by the light scattered by the grating through the output slit and it diminishes when the focal length is increased. Another crucial quality factor of a monochromator is the ease to use it, i. e. its stability and reproducibility with regard to resolution and luminosity, and its tuning characteristics. 1, record 6, English, - ultra%20high%20resolution%20spectrometer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Optique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- spectromètre à ultra-haute résolution
1, record 6, French, spectrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20ultra%2Dhaute%20r%C3%A9solution
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous disposons d'un spectromètre à ultra-haute résolution dans le domaine spectral de 10 mm, dont nous améliorons régulièrement les performances, et qui nous a permis des travaux originaux en physique moléculaire et en métrologie des fréquences. 1, record 6, French, - spectrom%C3%A8tre%20%C3%A0%20ultra%2Dhaute%20r%C3%A9solution
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2000-03-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- source holder
1, record 7, English, source%20holder
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- source housing 2, record 7, English, source%20housing
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mechanical support for sealed source. 3, record 7, English, - source%20holder
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fixed gauge are most often used in factories as a way of monitoring a production process and ensuring quality control.... These fixed gauges consist of a radioactive source that is housed within a source holder and placed at a crucial point in the process. When the source holder's shutter is opened, an invisible beam of radiation is directed at the material being processed. 2, record 7, English, - source%20holder
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
source holder: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 7, English, - source%20holder
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- porte-source
1, record 7, French, porte%2Dsource
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Support mécanique de la source scellée. 2, record 7, French, - porte%2Dsource
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les jauges fixes sont le plus souvent utilisées dans les usines pour vérifier un procédé de production et s'assurer du contrôle de la qualité. [...] Ces jauges fixes comprennent une source radioactive logée dans un porte-source et sont placées à une étape précise du procédé. Lorsque l'obturateur du porte-source s'ouvre, un faisceau invisible de rayonnements est dirigé sur le matériau en cours de traitement. 3, record 7, French, - porte%2Dsource
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
porte-source : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 4, record 7, French, - porte%2Dsource
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-07-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
- Statistical Methods
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- efficiency of an estimator 1, record 8, English, efficiency%20of%20an%20estimator
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The characteristics of a sample, that can influence the efficiency of our estimator in a crucial way, are the tail weight and skewness of the underlying error distribution. 1, record 8, English, - efficiency%20of%20an%20estimator
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
- Méthodes statistiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- efficacité d'un estimateur
1, record 8, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20d%27un%20estimateur
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
l'efficacité est le rapport entre la variance minimale fournie par l'inégalité de Cramer et sa propre variance 1, record 8, French, - efficacit%C3%A9%20d%27un%20estimateur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - external organization data 1994-08-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
- Scientific Instruments
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- fixed gauge
1, record 9, English, fixed%20gauge
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- fixed nuclear gauge 2, record 9, English, fixed%20nuclear%20gauge
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fixed gauge are most often used in factories as a way of monitoring a production process and ensuring quality control.... These fixed gauges consist of a radioactive source that is housed within a source holder and placed at a crucial point in the process. When the source holder's shutter is opened, an invisible beam of radiation is directed at the material being processed. A detector mounted opposite the source measures the radiation that passes through the material. A readout either on the gauge or on a connected computer terminal registers the required information.... 2, record 9, English, - fixed%20gauge
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Physique radiologique et applications
- Instruments scientifiques
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- jauge fixe
1, record 9, French, jauge%20fixe
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- jauge nucléaire fixe 2, record 9, French, jauge%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20fixe
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les jauges fixes sont le plus souvent utilisées dans les usines pour vérifier un procédé de production et s'assurer du contrôle de la qualité. [...] Ces jauges fixes comprennent une source radioactive logée dans un porte-source et sont placées à une étape précise du procédé. Lorsque l'obturateur du porte-source s'ouvre, un faisceau invisible de rayonnements est dirigé sur le matériau en cours de traitement. Un détecteur placé à l'opposé de la source mesure les rayonnements qui passent à travers le matériau. Un indicateur sur la jauge ou sur un terminal relié enregistre les renseignements nécessaires [...] 2, record 9, French, - jauge%20fixe
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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