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Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-10-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Nervous System
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ischemic cerebrovascular accident
1, record 1, English, ischemic%20cerebrovascular%20accident
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ischemic CVA 1, record 1, English, ischemic%20CVA
correct
- ischemic stroke 2, record 1, English, ischemic%20stroke
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ischemic stroke. This is the most common type of stroke. It happens when the brain's blood vessels become narrowed or blocked, causing severely reduced blood flow(ischemia). Blocked or narrowed blood vessels are caused by fatty deposits that build up in blood vessels or by blood clots or other debris that travel through your bloodstream and lodge in the blood vessels in your brain. 3, record 1, English, - ischemic%20cerebrovascular%20accident
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ischemic cerebro-vascular accident
- ischemic cerebral vascular accident
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Système nerveux
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- accident vasculaire cérébral ischémique
1, record 1, French, accident%20vasculaire%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral%20isch%C3%A9mique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- AVC ischémique 2, record 1, French, AVC%20isch%C3%A9mique
correct, masculine noun
- accident ischémique cérébral 3, record 1, French, accident%20isch%C3%A9mique%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral
correct, masculine noun
- AIC 3, record 1, French, AIC
correct, masculine noun
- AIC 3, record 1, French, AIC
- accident cérébrovasculaire ischémique 4, record 1, French, accident%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brovasculaire%20isch%C3%A9mique
correct, masculine noun
- ACV ischémique 5, record 1, French, ACV%20isch%C3%A9mique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'AVC ischémique survient lorsque la circulation sanguine artérielle est perturbée par un obstacle (sténose, thrombus qui occlut une artère [...]). L'athérosclérose, l'artériosclérose ou un événement cardio-embolique en sont les causes principales. 2, record 1, French, - accident%20vasculaire%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral%20isch%C3%A9mique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- accident cérébro-vasculaire ischémique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Sistema nervioso
- Redes vasculares (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ictus isquémico
1, record 1, Spanish, ictus%20isqu%C3%A9mico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- accidente cerebrovascular isquémico 1, record 1, Spanish, accidente%20cerebrovascular%20isqu%C3%A9mico
correct, masculine noun
- apoplejía isquémica 1, record 1, Spanish, apoplej%C3%ADa%20isqu%C3%A9mica
correct, feminine noun
- ACV isquémico 1, record 1, Spanish, ACV%20isqu%C3%A9mico
correct, masculine noun
- ACVA isquémico 1, record 1, Spanish, ACVA%20isqu%C3%A9mico
correct, masculine noun
- accidente vascular cerebral isquémico 1, record 1, Spanish, accidente%20vascular%20cerebral%20isqu%C3%A9mico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enfermedad vascular cerebral producida por una obstrucción arterial de cualquier causa (trombosis, embolia, arteriopatía, arteritis) que da lugar a una necrosis isquémica del parénquima cerebral. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ictus%20isqu%C3%A9mico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-10-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Beekeeping
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- small-scale beekeeper
1, record 2, English, small%2Dscale%20beekeeper
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- small beekeeper 2, record 2, English, small%20beekeeper
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Beekeeping is seasonal, and therefore the time varies with the season. For small-scale beekeepers, there is not much to do in the winter except to occasionally check for physical damage or debris blocking the entrances, hindering air flow. 3, record 2, English, - small%2Dscale%20beekeeper
Record 2, Key term(s)
- small-scale bee-keeper
- small bee-keeper
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des abeilles
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- petit exploitant apicole
1, record 2, French, petit%20exploitant%20apicole
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- petite exploitante apicole 2, record 2, French, petite%20exploitante%20apicole
correct, feminine noun
- petit apiculteur 1, record 2, French, petit%20apiculteur
correct, masculine noun
- petite apicultrice 2, record 2, French, petite%20apicultrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-11-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pools
- Swimming
- Sports Facilities and Venues
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pool gutter
1, record 3, English, pool%20gutter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gutter 2, record 3, English, gutter
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gutters are overflow channels that fit along the edge of the pool. Floating debris and oil flow into the gutters and into the balance tank. Pools with gutters do not typically have skimmers. 3, record 3, English, - pool%20gutter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Piscines
- Natation
- Installations et sites (Sports)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- goulotte de piscine
1, record 3, French, goulotte%20de%20piscine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- goulotte 2, record 3, French, goulotte
correct, feminine noun
- gouttière de débordement 3, record 3, French, goutti%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9bordement
feminine noun
- gouttière de trop-plein 3, record 3, French, goutti%C3%A8re%20de%20trop%2Dplein
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Piscinas
- Natación
- Instalaciones y sedes deportivas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- canaleta
1, record 3, Spanish, canaleta
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- rebosadero 1, record 3, Spanish, rebosadero
correct
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Los términos se encuentran en plural. 2, record 3, Spanish, - canaleta
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-04-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Plant Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ex-vessel explosion
1, record 4, English, ex%2Dvessel%20explosion
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ex-vessel steam explosion 1, record 4, English, ex%2Dvessel%20steam%20explosion
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An ex-vessel steam explosion may occur if the primary system is breached by hot debris. Debris in the reactor outlet piping may fail the piping and fall onto the pump room floor or debris on the reactor vessel bottom may be blocked from flowing into the outlet piping if it freezes in the effluent piping nozzle muff structure. If this occurs, the debris will heat up on the reactor vessel bottom and eventually fail the bottom shield. The likely mode of failure of the bottom shield is collapse of the shield as a whole. If it collapses, the entire shield, as well as the molten debris, will fall into the pin room below the reactor vessel. The debris will then flow across the floor into the pump room. In either event, a large portion of the reactor fuel inventory will be deposited on the pump room floor. The pump room floor will be covered with water in many scenarios. A steam explosion may result when the debris enters this water. 1, record 4, English, - ex%2Dvessel%20explosion
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sûreté des centrales nucléaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- explosion hors cuve
1, record 4, French, explosion%20hors%20cuve
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- explosion de vapeur hors cuve 2, record 4, French, explosion%20de%20vapeur%20hors%20cuve
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La condition nécessaire à une explosion vapeur est le simple contact entre les deux fluides, mais les situations les plus énergétiques sont celles où les deux fluides sont mélangés avant que ne se déclenche la fragmentation. Dans les réacteurs à eau pressurisée de tels mélanges pourraient se former après la fusion du cœur lors de la relocalisation du corium en fond de cuve (explosion en cuve) et/ou éventuellement lors de la percée de la cuve et la chute du corium dans le puits de cuve (explosion hors cuve). 1, record 4, French, - explosion%20hors%20cuve
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-12-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geochemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- early dolomitization
1, record 5, English, early%20dolomitization
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- early dolomitisation 2, record 5, English, early%20dolomitisation
correct, Great Britain
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
… the breccia is more likely an intraplatformal cavern collapse feature associated with early dolomitization because : 1) the clasts are surrounded with saddle dolomite and sulfide minerals, not basinal sediments as expected if the clasts were exposed on the seafloor following margin collapse; 2) the megabreccia includes varied dolostone clasts(some fabric-preserving, some not) but lacks clasts of abutting basinal rocks and so cannot be interpreted as a post-Middle Cambrian subsurface diagenetic feature; 3) despite the size of the contained clasts, the megabreccia shows a restricted lateral distribution, not the apron-like geometry of a debris flow deposit; and 4) the megabreccia is directly overlain by non-dolomitized basinal limestone. 3, record 5, English, - early%20dolomitization
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géochimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dolomitisation précoce
1, record 5, French, dolomitisation%20pr%C3%A9coce
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deux types de dolomitisation existent, la dolomitisation précoce et la dolomitisation tardive. La dolomitisation précoce se fait lors de la diagenèse du sédiment et s’effectue le plus souvent dans des mers chaudes à salinité élevée. La calcite se fait remplacer par la dolomite et celle-ci s’observe en lame mince par de fins rhomboèdres typiques. On la remarque également, car la dolomite laisse apparaître des fantômes de structures originelles, comme des grains oolithiques ou même des fragments de coquilles. 2, record 5, French, - dolomitisation%20pr%C3%A9coce
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-10-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- inlet
1, record 6, English, inlet
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- drain inlet 2, record 6, English, drain%20inlet
correct
- drop inlet 3, record 6, English, drop%20inlet
correct
- street inlet 1, record 6, English, street%20inlet
correct, see observation
- inlet well 4, record 6, English, inlet%20well
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small underground box, usually of metal and concrete, to which surface water is directed. The drop inlet in turn directs water into an adjoining conduit. 5, record 6, English, - inlet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Catch basins have a sump area below the outflow pipe that enables sediment to be collected, whereas drain inlets lead directly to the outflow pipe. The advantage of the catch basin over the drain inlet is that, although the sump must be cleaned out periodically, a catch basin will cause less sedimentation in the drainage system. This reduces the problem of clogged and damaged drainage pipes, which are much more difficult and expensive to maintain than the sump portion of a catch basin. 6, record 6, English, - inlet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Inlets are of three general types: curb inlets, gutter inlets, and combination inlets .... 1, record 6, English, - inlet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Gutter inlets are more efficient than curb inlets in capturing gutter flow, but clogging by debris is a problem. 7, record 6, English, - inlet
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "street inlet" seems to be more specific. 8, record 6, English, - inlet
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bouche d'égout
1, record 6, French, bouche%20d%27%C3%A9gout
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- orifice d'absorption 2, record 6, French, orifice%20d%27absorption
masculine noun
- puisard d'entrée 3, record 6, French, puisard%20d%27entr%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bouches d'égout. Destinées à recueillir les eaux de ruissellement, elles sont normalement établies aux points bas des caniveaux. Le type le meilleur comporte un avaloir latéral largement ouvert dans la bordure de trottoir; les bouches à grille sont en effet glissantes et sujettes à des obstructions. 4, record 6, French, - bouche%20d%27%C3%A9gout
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les bouches sont destinées à recueillir les eaux de ruissellement et les regards sont destinés à permettre aux hommes l'accès au réseau d'égout; ne pas confondre ces deux termes. 5, record 6, French, - bouche%20d%27%C3%A9gout
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] installons des avaloirs à grille, si les débits risquent d'être importants. En règle générale, ces orifices d'absorption doivent toujours permettre le dépôt des boues et salissures, [ainsi que] l'arrêt des débris divers [feuilles ...]. 2, record 6, French, - bouche%20d%27%C3%A9gout
Record 6, Key term(s)
- avaloir
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-03-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- chaotic sequence
1, record 7, English, chaotic%20sequence
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- chaotic series 2, record 7, English, chaotic%20series
correct
- chaotic association 3, record 7, English, chaotic%20association
correct
- chaotic assemblage 4, record 7, English, chaotic%20assemblage
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The vent areas for the volcanics were predominantly calc-alkaline stratovolcanoes and shield volcanoes composed of lava flows, flow breccias, mudflows, avalanche debris, and tuff in a chaotic assemblage called vent facies. 4, record 7, English, - chaotic%20sequence
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Innumerable small Millstone Grit blocks make up a large landslip composed of a chaotic series of ridges separated by narrow areas of lower, marshy ground. 2, record 7, English, - chaotic%20sequence
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
knoll and kettle: A very chaotic sequence of knolls, ridges, and kettles. 5, record 7, English, - chaotic%20sequence
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chaotic sequence: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 6, record 7, English, - chaotic%20sequence
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- assemblage chaotique
1, record 7, French, assemblage%20chaotique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- série chaotique 2, record 7, French, s%C3%A9rie%20chaotique
correct, feminine noun
- séquence chaotique 3, record 7, French, s%C3%A9quence%20chaotique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
en bosses et creux : Série très chaotique de bosses et de creux (ou dépressions) qui occupent 15-20 % d'une région, n'a pas de drainage vers l'extérieur; les pentes sont généralement >3 %; ex., plaines morainiques et collines. 2, record 7, French, - assemblage%20chaotique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
agglomérat : Assemblage chaotique de débris anguleux, (> 2 cm) cimentés, de matériaux volcaniques ( = brèche volcanique). 4, record 7, French, - assemblage%20chaotique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
assemblage chaotique : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 7, French, - assemblage%20chaotique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-02-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- open flow nozzle 1, record 8, English, open%20flow%20nozzle
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A primary measuring device [Kennisson nozzle or parabolic nozzle] suitable for installation on the end of a conduit where there is a free-falling discharge. 1, record 8, English, - open%20flow%20nozzle
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Kennison nozzle : A specially shaped nozzle designed for measuring flow through partially filled pipes; because of its self-scouring, nonclogging design, it is especially useful for measuring flow of liquids containing suspended solids or debris and at low flow rates or widely varying flow rates. 2, record 8, English, - open%20flow%20nozzle
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Traitement des eaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- orifice de mesure de débit à surface libre
1, record 8, French, orifice%20de%20mesure%20de%20d%C3%A9bit%20%C3%A0%20surface%20libre
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- orifice jaugeur de débit à surface libre 1, record 8, French, orifice%20jaugeur%20de%20d%C3%A9bit%20%C3%A0%20surface%20libre
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalents proposés par un professeur de la mécanique des fluides à l'École polytechnique de Montréal. 1, record 8, French, - orifice%20de%20mesure%20de%20d%C3%A9bit%20%C3%A0%20surface%20libre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-08-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Long-Distance Pipelines
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
- Water Distribution (Water Supply)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- flow assurance
1, record 9, English, flow%20assurance
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- FA 2, record 9, English, FA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- flow maintenance 3, record 9, English, flow%20maintenance
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flow Assurance (FA) has grown as a concern in deepwater developments and long distance hydrocarbon transportation. Main challenges related to flow assurance of remote systems are the risks of production loss due to equipment failure or flow line lockage due to hydrate formation or deposits. 2, record 9, English, - flow%20assurance
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Flow maintenance. When excessive quantities of paraffin wax, asphaltene or well fine debris restrict flow in a pipeline, the use of conventional pigs can result in total line blockage. If a pipeline exhibits restricted flow, the first step of the remediation process should be the use of gelled fluids to suspend and remove any loose debris from the pipeline. 4, record 9, English, - flow%20assurance
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Canalisations à grande distance
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Distribution de l'eau
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- maintien du débit
1, record 9, French, maintien%20du%20d%C3%A9bit
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- maintien de l'écoulement 2, record 9, French, maintien%20de%20l%27%C3%A9coulement
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Tuberías de larga distancia
- Transporte de petróleo y gas natural
- Distribución del agua
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- aseguramiento de flujo
1, record 9, Spanish, aseguramiento%20de%20flujo
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-11-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Glaciology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mound of till debris 1, record 10, English, mound%20of%20till%20debris
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lateral moraines are the mounds of still debris along the sides of valley glaciers parallel to the flow of ice. 1, record 10, English, - mound%20of%20till%20debris
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Glaciologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- butte à traînée de débris
1, record 10, French, butte%20%C3%A0%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20de%20d%C3%A9bris
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dépôt de till mis en place par un glacier, à l'aval d'un noyau rocheux. 1, record 10, French, - butte%20%C3%A0%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20de%20d%C3%A9bris
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La butte à traînée de débris est profilée et allongée dans le sens de l'écoulement glaciaire. 1, record 10, French, - butte%20%C3%A0%20tra%C3%AEn%C3%A9e%20de%20d%C3%A9bris
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2007-10-31
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- wet-snow avalanche
1, record 11, English, wet%2Dsnow%20avalanche
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- wet snow avalanche 2, record 11, English, wet%20snow%20avalanche
correct
- wet avalanche 3, record 11, English, wet%20avalanche
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An avalanche consisting of snow which contains liquid water. 4, record 11, English, - wet%2Dsnow%20avalanche
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wet snow avalanches develop in the same manner as dry snow avalanches but have no powder cloud. The moving snow is dense... Wet snow avalanches tend to flow in channels and are easily deflected by irregularities in the terrain. After wet flowing motion stops, deposited debris commonly has channels and ridges on the surface. Because of their high density, wet avalanches are much more difficult to fight against than dry avalanches. 2, record 11, English, - wet%2Dsnow%20avalanche
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Avalanches can also be characterized as being either "wet" or "dry" based on the amount of free water in the snow. Free water is liquid water, from melting or rain, that is present between the frozen crystals of a snow layer. Wet avalanches occur when the temperature of the snow is above freezing and there is free water present in the snowpack. 5, record 11, English, - wet%2Dsnow%20avalanche
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Wet-snow avalanches are expected this afternoon as the day warms up. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 6, record 11, English, - wet%2Dsnow%20avalanche
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wet-snow avalanche: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 7, record 11, English, - wet%2Dsnow%20avalanche
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- avalanche de neige mouillée
1, record 11, French, avalanche%20de%20neige%20mouill%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- avalanche mouillée 2, record 11, French, avalanche%20mouill%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'avalanche de neige mouillée s'écoule généralement plus lentement qu'une avalanche de neige sèche, et s'arrête par conséquent sur une distance plus courte. Toutefois, à cause de sa grande densité, elle exerce une importante force sur les obstacles. Parfois désignée comme «avalanche de printemps». 3, record 11, French, - avalanche%20de%20neige%20mouill%C3%A9e
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Des avalanches de neige mouillée sont prévues cet après-midi alors que les températures se réchaufferont. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 4, record 11, French, - avalanche%20de%20neige%20mouill%C3%A9e
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avalanche de neige mouillée : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 5, record 11, French, - avalanche%20de%20neige%20mouill%C3%A9e
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-10-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Soil Mechanics (Engineering)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- mass wasting
1, record 12, English, mass%20wasting
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- mass-wasting 2, record 12, English, mass%2Dwasting
correct
- mass movement 3, record 12, English, mass%20movement
correct
- earth movement 4, record 12, English, earth%20movement
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the dislodgement and downslope transport of soil and rock material under the direct application of gravitational body stresses. 5, record 12, English, - mass%20wasting
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Types of mass wasting : A. Rapid movement : 1. Rock fall; 2. Slump; 3. Rockslide or debris slide; 4. Debris flow or mudflow; 5. Earthflow. B. Slow movement : 1. Creep; 2. Solifluction. 6, record 12, English, - mass%20wasting
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Includes such gradual movements as creep and solifluction and such rapid movements as to produce rockfalls, landslide and mudflows. 2, record 12, English, - mass%20wasting
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Mécanique des sols
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- mouvement de masse
1, record 12, French, mouvement%20de%20masse
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- mouvement en masse 2, record 12, French, mouvement%20en%20masse
correct, masculine noun
- mouvement de terrain 3, record 12, French, mouvement%20de%20terrain
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] processus de déplacement des matériaux terreux en grande quantité, sous l'action de la gravité. 4, record 12, French, - mouvement%20de%20masse
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si c'est la gravité qui est la cause première de ces mouvements de masse, l'eau et l'air sont des facteurs qui les facilitent en agissant comme lubrifiants. [...] Parmi les autres facteurs déclencheurs, notons le phénomène de gel et de dégel et les vibrations engendrées lors de séismes. 5, record 12, French, - mouvement%20de%20masse
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
- Mecánica del suelo
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- desplazamiento en masa
1, record 12, Spanish, desplazamiento%20en%20masa
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
- movimiento en masa 1, record 12, Spanish, movimiento%20en%20masa
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-03-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- separation chamber
1, record 13, English, separation%20chamber
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a grease/oil/water separator containing three tanks to achieve separation : a first separation chamber, a trap tank, and a pump tank. The settling chamber separates out debris from the wastewater; the trap tank separates sludge as well as grease/oil from water by means of gravitational forces encouraged by a diagonal flow path; and the pump tank pumps the grease-separated water through a sand filtering means for further cleaning. The trap tank relies solely upon gravity to achieve separation of the grease from the water, with the cleaned water being removed by a pipe inlet situated near the bottom of the tank. The separator depends entirely upon gravitationally-induced separation of grease/oil and water in the trap tank. 2, record 13, English, - separation%20chamber
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- chambre de séparation
1, record 13, French, chambre%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité où se réalise la séparation d'un certain nombre d'éléments existant au sein d'un milieu liquide. 2, record 13, French, - chambre%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dégraissage et le déshuilage des eaux [...] Les séparateurs sont munis d'un ou de plusieurs couvercles de visite simplement posés ou boulonnés. Un débourbeur est souvent implanté en amont du séparateur de graisses. Les matières séparées flottent dans la partie supérieure de la chambre de séparation remplie aux 3/4 d'eau. Les appareils sont construits en acier, en polyester, en polyéthylène ou en béton armé. 3, record 13, French, - chambre%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'eau pénètre dans la chambre d'entrée puis est dirigée dans la chambre de séparation (Les eaux usées dans les agglomérations urbaines ou rurales, t. 2, 1978, p. 251). 2, record 13, French, - chambre%20de%20s%C3%A9paration
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2000-06-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Long-Distance Pipelines
- Transport of Oil and Natural Gas
- Petroleum Technology - Safety
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- rock shield
1, record 14, English, rock%20shield
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- rockshield 2, record 14, English, rockshield
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... protection where pipeline coatings are subjected to rocky terrain, mountain handling, excessive abrasion and damaging backfills. 3, record 14, English, - rock%20shield
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pipe Saver Rock Shield helps maintain cathodic flow in natural gas and oil pipelines. The durable plastic mesh is wrapped around the pipe to protect against debris and rock damage during back filling and against problems that certain soil conditions can cause after pipe is installed. 4, record 14, English, - rock%20shield
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Rockshield Testing. Description. Tuff-N-Nuff is a non-woven mat consisting of small diameter (approximately 0.050") strands of PVC. The strands are bonded to each other in a controlled random pattern. The rock shield protects pipe coatings from direct impact during backfilling operations. It also provides long term protection by keeping hard objects in the backfill away from the pipe coating during operation of the line. Pipe may move laterally as well as longitudinally, and the rock shield is the first line of defense against damage to the coating and the pipe. 5, record 14, English, - rock%20shield
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Rock shield for pipeline construction. 6, record 14, English, - rock%20shield
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Canalisations à grande distance
- Transport du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Sécurité (Technologie pétrolière)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- blindage de canalisation
1, record 14, French, blindage%20de%20canalisation
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- matelassage de canalisation 1, record 14, French, matelassage%20de%20canalisation
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2000-04-26
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Geological Research and Exploration
- Oil Drilling
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Marsh funnel
1, record 15, English, Marsh%20funnel
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A calibrated funnel commonly used in field tests to determine the viscosity of drilling mud. 2, record 15, English, - Marsh%20funnel
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It consists of a copper funnel, about 30-cm long with a 15-cm diameter at the top, which has a 10-mesh screen over half its diameter to remove debris and a 6-mm-diameter exit tube at the bottom through which the rate of flow is timed. It takes 26 seconds for a quart of clean water to flow through and correspondingly longer for muds of greater viscosity. Gel strength is measured by comparing the rate of flow of freshly agitated mud with that which has been allowed to remain quiescent for 10 minutes. 3, record 15, English, - Marsh%20funnel
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
- Forage des puits de pétrole
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- entonnoir de Marsh
1, record 15, French, entonnoir%20de%20Marsh
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- viscosimètre Marsh 2, record 15, French, viscosim%C3%A8tre%20Marsh
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil pour mesurer la viscosité des boues de forage. 2, record 15, French, - entonnoir%20de%20Marsh
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'entonnoir de Marsh [est un appareil utilisé pour mesurer la viscosité d'une boue de forage. Il] assure l'écoulement de la boue à travers un orifice calibré, mais sous une charge variable, et qui permet d'exprimer la viscosité par le temps nécessaire au remplissage d'une capacité connue [...] 1, record 15, French, - entonnoir%20de%20Marsh
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1998-09-22
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Geology
- Physical Geography (General)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- aerial thermography
1, record 16, English, aerial%20thermography
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aerial thermography is essentially used in connection with water studies(hydrogeology, study of water flow, pollution). With the advent of helicopters which can fly at low altitudes and be equipped with infrared sensors, a whole new field of applications has been opened up, such as the study of rivers(detection of debris, cartography of surface temperatures), the control of thermal insulation in buildings, etc. 1, record 16, English, - aerial%20thermography
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Géologie
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- thermographie aérienne
1, record 16, French, thermographie%20a%C3%A9rienne
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les applications de la thermographie aérienne sont essentiellement centrées sur le domaine de l'eau (hydrogéologie, courantologie, pollution). Grâce à l'utilisation d'hélicoptères équipés de détecteurs de rayonnement IR, et volant à faible altitude, on peut envisager de nouvelles applications, comme l'étude de cours d'eau (détection des rejets, cartographie des températures superficielles), le contrôle de l'isolation thermique des bâtiments, etc. 1, record 16, French, - thermographie%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1991-02-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- slide
1, record 17, English, slide
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scar and/or material from landslide or debris flow. 1, record 17, English, - slide
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Redland Slide, Nfld. 1, record 17, English, - slide
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Uncommon in official names; used in Nfld., Alta., and B.C. 1, record 17, English, - slide
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
slide: term and definition validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 17, English, - slide
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- glissement
1, record 17, French, glissement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Non attesté en français au Canada. 2, record 17, French, - glissement
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
glissement : terme uniformisé par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 17, French, - glissement
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1990-10-09
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- base surge
1, record 18, English, base%20surge
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ring-shaped cloud of gas and suspended solid debris that moves radially outward at high velocity as a density flow from the base of a vertical explosion column accompanying a volcanic eruption or crater formation by an explosion or hypervelocity impact. 1, record 18, English, - base%20surge
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- déferlante basale
1, record 18, French, d%C3%A9ferlante%20basale
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les déferlantes basales. Ce mécanisme (...) a d'abord été observé au cours des explosions atomiques (...) puis retrouvé au cours des éruptions de Surtsey (Islande) (...) et d'autres. Ce n'est pas un type d'éruption indépendant, mais un phénomène secondaire qui accompagne les explosions. Une partie du gaz, au lieu de s'élever verticalement, se détend horizontalement, entraînant avec elle de l'eau ou des produits solides : c'est le fameux anneau qui s'élargit à la base des "champignons atomiques". 1, record 18, French, - d%C3%A9ferlante%20basale
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1978-03-31
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- gutter inlet
1, record 19, English, gutter%20inlet
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inlets are of three general types: curb inlets, gutter inlets, and combination outlets .... 1, record 19, English, - gutter%20inlet
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Gutter inlets are more efficient than curb inlets in capturing gutter flow, but clogging by debris is a problem. 1, record 19, English, - gutter%20inlet
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- bouche à grille
1, record 19, French, bouche%20%C3%A0%20grille
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- regard à grille 2, record 19, French, regard%20%C3%A0%20grille
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le type [de bouche d'égout] le meilleur comporte un avaloir latéral largement ouvert dans la bordure de trottoir; les bouches à grille sont en effet glissantes et sujettes à des obstructions. 1, record 19, French, - bouche%20%C3%A0%20grille
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comme les bouches sont destinées à recueillir des eaux de ruissellement et les regards sont destinés à permettre aux hommes l'accès au réseau d'égout, le terme "regard à grille" ne semble pas aussi approprié que "bouche à grille". 3, record 19, French, - bouche%20%C3%A0%20grille
Record 19, Key term(s)
- bouche d'égout à grille
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1978-03-31
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- curb inlet
1, record 20, English, curb%20inlet
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gutter inlets are more efficient than curb inlets in capturing gutter flow, but clogging by debris is a problem. 1, record 20, English, - curb%20inlet
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 CONT
FIG curb inlet. 1, record 20, English, - curb%20inlet
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- bouche sous trottoir
1, record 20, French, bouche%20sous%20trottoir
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les bouches d'égout] sont à accès latéral (bouches sous trottoir) ou à accès par le dessus (bouches à grille). 2, record 20, French, - bouche%20sous%20trottoir
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre les termes bouche et avaloir. L'avaloir est le vide de construction d'allure tronconique reliant la bouche au réseau. 2, record 20, French, - bouche%20sous%20trottoir
Record 20, Key term(s)
- bouche d'égout sous trottoir
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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