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Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-10-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
- Agricultural Economics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- binburnt kernel
1, record 1, English, binburnt%20kernel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BBT 1, record 1, English, BBT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Binburnt] kernels resemble fireburnt kernels in colour; however, in cross-section, the binburnt kernel maintains its dense structure and appears smooth and glossy, unlike a fireburnt kernel, which looks like charcoal in cross-section, has numerous air holes, and crumbles easily under pressure; binburnt kernels are caused by gradual heating in storage and have not been exposed to temperatures approaching ignition; the weight of a binburnt kernel is similar to that of a sound kernel of comparable size(Official Grain Grading Guide). 2, record 1, English, - binburnt%20kernel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and abbreviation used by the Canadian Grain Commission. 3, record 1, English, - binburnt%20kernel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
- Économie agricole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grain brûlé en entreposage
1, record 1, French, grain%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9%20en%20entreposage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BBT 1, record 1, French, BBT
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La] couleur des grains brûlés en entreposage est semblable à celle des grains brûlés; une coupe transversale d'un grain brûlé en entreposage présente une paroi lisse et luisante; or, celle d'un grain brûlé ressemble à du charbon et s'effrite facilement sous pression; les grains brûlés en entreposage résultent de l'échauffement graduel durant l'entreposage mais ils n'ont pas été exposés à des températures assez élevées pour causer l'allumage; le poids d'un grain brûlé en entreposage est semblable à celui d'un grain sain de calibre analogue (Guide officiel du classement des grains). 2, record 1, French, - grain%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9%20en%20entreposage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et abréviation utilisés par la Commission canadienne des grains. 3, record 1, French, - grain%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9%20en%20entreposage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
- Molinería y cereales
- Economía agrícola
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- grano quemado en el depósito
1, record 1, Spanish, grano%20quemado%20en%20el%20dep%C3%B3sito
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
- Industrial Crops
- Agricultural Economics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fireburnt kernel
1, record 2, English, fireburnt%20kernel
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kernels charred or scorched by fire are considered fireburnt. A cross-section of a fireburnt kernel resembles charcoal, with numerous air holes. These air holes result in a low-weight kernel which crumbles easily under pressure. Unlike a binburnt kernel, a fireburnt kernel weighs much less than a normal kernel of comparable size. 2, record 2, English, - fireburnt%20kernel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fireburnt kernel: term normally used in the plural form. 3, record 2, English, - fireburnt%20kernel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term used in grading Canadian grains at the Canadian Grain Commission. 3, record 2, English, - fireburnt%20kernel
Record 2, Key term(s)
- fireburnt kernels
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
- Culture des plantes industrielles
- Économie agricole
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- grain brûlé
1, record 2, French, grain%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les grains carbonisés ou roussis par le feu sont considérés comme étant brûlés. Une coupe transversale d'un grain brûlé ressemble au fusain, avec plusieurs trous d'air. Ces trous donnent un grain de poids inférieur qui s'effrite facilement sous pression. Contrairement à un grain brûlé en entreposage, un grain brûlé pèse considérablement moins qu'un grain normal de grosseur comparable. 2, record 2, French, - grain%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
grain brûlé : terme utilisé généralement au pluriel. 3, record 2, French, - grain%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains dans l'agréage du grain. 3, record 2, French, - grain%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9
Record 2, Key term(s)
- grains brûlés
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cultivo de cereales
- Cultivo de plantas industriales
- Economía agrícola
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- grano quemado
1, record 2, Spanish, grano%20quemado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grano que presenta una alteración extrema en su coloración interna y externa por elevada temperatura de secado y/o exposición al fuego. 1, record 2, Spanish, - grano%20quemado
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- laumontite
1, record 3, English, laumontite
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lomontite 2, record 3, English, lomontite
correct
- laumonite 3, record 3, English, laumonite
correct
- lomonite 4, record 3, English, lomonite
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral, of a white color and vitreous luster [which consists of] a hydrous silicate of alumina and lime. 5, record 3, English, - laumontite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposed to the air, it loses water, becomes opaque, and crumbles. 5, record 3, English, - laumontite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CaAl2Si4O12•4H2O 6, record 3, English, - laumontite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
laumontite: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 6, record 3, English, - laumontite
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- laumontite
1, record 3, French, laumontite
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- laumonite 2, record 3, French, laumonite
feminine noun
- lomonite 2, record 3, French, lomonite
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minéral (zéolite) du système cristallin monoclinique, rencontré dans les cavités des roches ignées et en veines dans des schistes et argiles. 2, record 3, French, - laumontite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On la trouve en cristaux prismatiques blancs qui se réduisent en poussière au contact de l'air; il faut donc la conserver dans l'eau. Elle est répandue dans plusieurs localités des Alpes. 3, record 3, French, - laumontite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CaAl2Si4O12•4H2O 4, record 3, French, - laumontite
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
laumontite : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 3, French, - laumontite
Record 3, Key term(s)
- lomontite
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- laumontita
1, record 3, Spanish, laumontita
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aluminosilicato hidratado de calcio [...], que cristaliza en el sistema monoclínico; se encuentra en forma de cristales blancos, a veces rojos, de brillo anacarado. 1, record 3, Spanish, - laumontita
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: CaAl2Si4O12•4H2O 1, record 3, Spanish, - laumontita
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-01-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Petrography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- brittle
1, record 4, English, brittle
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Said of a rock that fractures at less than 3-5% deformation or strain. 2, record 4, English, - brittle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mineral is said to be brittle when it crumbles to a powder instead of yielding a slice. 3, record 4, English, - brittle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brittle: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 4, English, - brittle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Pétrographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cassant
1, record 4, French, cassant
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fragile 2, record 4, French, fragile
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] un minéral peut être cassant (cérusite) ou tenace (staurotite) [...] 3, record 4, French, - cassant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cassant: terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 4, French, - cassant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Petrografía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- frágil
1, record 4, Spanish, fr%C3%A1gil
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- quebradizo 2, record 4, Spanish, quebradizo
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-07-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
- Metals Mining
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- weathered zone
1, record 5, English, weathered%20zone
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- zone of weathering 2, record 5, English, zone%20of%20weathering
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A more or less indefinite surface zone wherein, the rocks have been exposed to the chemical action of air, water, plants, and bacteria, and to the mechanical action of changes in temperature. The rock so exposed usually crumbles and decays. 3, record 5, English, - weathered%20zone
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The nickel occurs in both the laterite and weathered rock zone. ... The material mined is generally a mixture of the lower parts of the laterite and the weathered rock zone. 2, record 5, English, - weathered%20zone
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Secondary minerals occur in fractures and in weathered zones. 4, record 5, English, - weathered%20zone
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
- Mines métalliques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- zone météorisée
1, record 5, French, zone%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9oris%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- zone d'altération météorique 2, record 5, French, zone%20d%27alt%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épaisseur de la zone d'altération météorique est très variable, dépassant souvent 20 mètres et pouvant atteindre plusieurs centaines de mètres, notamment dans les aires tropicales chaudes et sèches qui ont subi d'importantes variations climatiques au cours du Quaternaire. 3, record 5, French, - zone%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9oris%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On notera la concentration du zirconium [...] dans la zone d'altération météorique. 4, record 5, French, - zone%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9oris%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Il est évident que les facteurs climatiques ne jouent qu'un rôle faible, sinon nul, sur la mise en place des concentrations minérales liées aux roches cristallines, mais ont une influence sur leur conservation ou leur destruction ou encore sur les modifications de teneurs dans les zones d'altération météorique. 3, record 5, French, - zone%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9oris%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-12-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- vaginal foam tablet 1, record 6, English, vaginal%20foam%20tablet
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Vaginal) foam tablets are inserted into the vagina prior to coitus and pushed up with a finger as high as possible. Upon contact with moisture of the vagina, the tablet crumbles and dissolves. Carbon dioxide is released to produce a tense foam, which is believed to serve as a mechanical barrier as well as a means to distribute the spermicidal agent that the foam tablet contains. 1, record 6, English, - vaginal%20foam%20tablet
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- comprimé moussant
1, record 6, French, comprim%C3%A9%20moussant
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- comprimé effervescent 2, record 6, French, comprim%C3%A9%20effervescent
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces pastilles, introduites dans le vagin, se dissolvent au contact des muqueuses et remplissent alors le rôle des gelées. La mousse ainsi libérée tue les spermatozoïdes et leur barre le passage du col de l'utérus. 1, record 6, French, - comprim%C3%A9%20moussant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- tableta efervescente
1, record 6, Spanish, tableta%20efervescente
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-08-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
- Poultry Production
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- crumbles
1, record 7, English, crumbles
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- crumbs 2, record 7, English, crumbs
correct, plural
- fines 2, record 7, English, fines
correct, plural
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In some cases, immediately after the cooling step, the size of the pellets is reduced to form what are known as crumbles. Crumbles are used for starting feeds for baby chicks and for many laying hen rations. In this process, pellets are ground on corrugated rolls and the resultant product is graded by sifting over appropriate screen sizes. 1, record 7, English, - crumbles
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mostly used in the plural. 2, record 7, English, - crumbles
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
- Élevage des volailles
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- miettes
1, record 7, French, miettes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- fines 2, record 7, French, fines
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quelquefois, immédiatement après le refroidissement, on réduit la taille des granulés en les émiettant. Les miettes servent dans les rations de démarrage des poussins et dans nombre de rations destinées aux pondeuses. Lors de ce processus, on broie les granulés à l'aide de cylindres rugueux et on calibre le produit ainsi obtenu en le forçant à travers des cribles de tailles diverses. 1, record 7, French, - miettes
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisé le plus souvent au pluriel. 2, record 7, French, - miettes
Record 7, Key term(s)
- granulés pour poules
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- friable soil 1, record 8, English, friable%20soil
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A soil that is well drained, has good texture, crumbles readily and sheers freely from implements 1, record 8, English, - friable%20soil
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sol friable
1, record 8, French, sol%20friable
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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