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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2015-03-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
OBS

[unit heaters are] self-contained, automatically controlled, chimney- or vent-connected air heating appliances having an integral means for circulation of air. [They are] of the floor mounted or suspended type.

OBS

When suspended heaters are used with free delivery, higher entering-air temperatures must be used over and above the room temperature at breathing level.

OBS

This term occurs under "unit heaters" in the index, which is unpaginated.

Key term(s)
  • ceiling unit heater
  • ceiling-mounted unit heater

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
CONT

Les différents types d'aérothermes existants permettent une adaptation aisée aux besoins; ils se divisent en appareils muraux et en appareils suspendus dits "plafonniers" (...). Parmi les progrès réalisés ces dernières années dans ce domaine, on relèvera par exemple l'apparition d'aérothermes suspendus à tête de diffusion tournante (...)

Key term(s)
  • aérotherme plafonnier
  • plafonnier

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Yoga and Pilates
DEF

The practice of postures (asanas) and breath control (pranayama) to energize the subtle channels (nadis).

CONT

The word "hatha" comes from the Sanskrit terms "ha" meaning "sun" and "tha" meaning "moon. "Thus, hatha yoga is known as the branch of yoga that unites pairs of opposites referring to the positive(sun) and negative(moon) currents in the system. It concentrates on the third(asana) and fourth(pranayama) steps in the eight limbs of yoga. Hatha yoga tries to achieve balance between body and mind, as well as attempts to free the more subtle spiritual elements of the mind through physical poses or asanas, breathing techniques or pranayama, and meditation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Yoga et pilates
CONT

Le but du hatha yoga [...] est le maintien de l'équilibre physique et mental. Le mot hatha provient de deux noms sanscrits qui signifient «lune» et «soleil» et il renvoie à l'union des contraires. Grâce à des séries de postures (les asanas) et les techniques de respiration (pranayama), le hatha yoga nourrit et tonifie l'énergie profonde. Une pratique régulière active et nettoie les centres énergétiques (les nadis), dont sont constitués le corps.

Spanish

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Record 3 1995-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
CONT

The chest harness should not restrict the breathing and circulation of the free hanging climber.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
CONT

L'utilisation d'un baudrier-torse nécessite une expérience de la chute [...]

Spanish

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