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Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-12-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bottom mounted tide gauge
1, record 1, English, bottom%20mounted%20tide%20gauge
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BMTG 2, record 1, English, BMTG
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bottom mounted gauge 2, record 1, English, bottom%20mounted%20gauge
correct
- bottom-mounted gauge 3, record 1, English, bottom%2Dmounted%20gauge
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the survey operations frequently take place away from [the] mainland or suitable islands or coral reefs, a bottom mounted tide gauge(BMTG) was needed. These gauges had to have [an] operational depth limit of at least [200 metres] and produce [a] depth data with an accuracy of 0. 05%. Several deployment options were envisaged; from a free standing bottom deployment for long term data acquisition without telemetry, through shallow water installation with a hard wire connection to a shore telemetry station, to a bottom mounted gauge equipped with an acoustic modem for communication with [a] surface telemetry buoy for retransmission of the data... 2, record 1, English, - bottom%20mounted%20tide%20gauge
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bottom mounted tide gage
- bottom mounted gage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- marégraphe de fond
1, record 1, French, mar%C3%A9graphe%20de%20fond
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stringing
1, record 2, English, stringing
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- strings 2, record 2, English, strings
correct, plural
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Stringing" (i.e. the set of strings as a unit) is not to be confused with the process of putting strings onto a racquet frame, also called "stringing". Often in English, the plural (strings) is sufficient to render the French "cordage" (collective term). 3, record 2, English, - stringing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The strings shall be free of attached objects and protrusions other than those utilised solely and specifically to limit or prevent wear and tear or vibration, and which are reasonable in size and placement for such purposes... The strung surface shall not exceed 39. 37 cm in overall length, and 29. 21 in overall width. 4, record 2, English, - stringing
Record 2, Key term(s)
- string
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tamis
1, record 2, French, tamis
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie cordée d'une raquette. 2, record 2, French, - tamis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parler de tamis signifie parler du centre d'impact (sweet spot) parce qu'il s'agit là d'un point névralgique. 3, record 2, French, - tamis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tamis : terme polysémique dans le monde du tennis, d'où trois équivalences possibles en anglais, selon le contexte : 1) string bed; 2) string pattern; 3) stringing [procédé]. On retrouve aussi souvent dans les brochures de publicité le terme «tamis», en forme absolue, ce qui veut dire «surface de tamis» ou «grosseur de tamis» (racquet size). 4, record 2, French, - tamis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La surface cordée (en Nylon ou en boyau naturel de bœuf ou de mouton), le tamis, a des dimensions variant dans certaines limites [...] La frappe [du coup droit] s'opère avec une raquette dont le tamis est alors perpendiculaire au sol. 5, record 2, French, - tamis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Le tamis ne comporte aucun objet saillant et aucun ajout, autres que ceux dont la seule utilité est de limiter ou de prévenir l'usure ou les vibrations, à condition qu'ils aient une taille raisonnable et qu'ils soient placés à des endroits appropriés au rôle qu'ils jouent [...] le tamis a une longueur maximale de 39,37 et sa largeur ne peut excéder 29,21 cm. 6, record 2, French, - tamis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
grosseur du tamis, surface du tamis; tamis allongé, tamis d'une raquette 4, record 2, French, - tamis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
raquette à (grand) tamis (classique/traditionnel); super tamis 4, record 2, French, - tamis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 PHR
incliner le tamis (vers le ciel/sol) 4, record 2, French, - tamis
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cordaje
1, record 2, Spanish, cordaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cuerdas 2, record 2, Spanish, cuerdas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El cordaje mide 39,4 cm por 29,2 cm máximo. 3, record 2, Spanish, - cordaje
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] empalar la pelota en el centro del cordaje [...] 4, record 2, Spanish, - cordaje
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
tensión del cordaje 5, record 2, Spanish, - cordaje
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cuerda
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-05-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plant and Crop Production
- Agricultural Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inseparable seeds
1, record 3, English, inseparable%20seeds
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- INSEP SDS 2, record 3, English, INSEP%20SDS
correct, plural
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The maximum limit of inseparable seeds is set at about 0. 2% but free of large oil-bearing seeds and reflects the unchanged maximum limit for the other grades of select barley. 3, record 3, English, - inseparable%20seeds
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term and abbreviation used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 4, record 3, English, - inseparable%20seeds
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
- Économie agricole
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- graines inséparables
1, record 3, French, graines%20ins%C3%A9parables
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- INSEP SDS 2, record 3, French, INSEP%20SDS
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La limite maximale des graines inséparables est fixée à environ 0,2 %, mais exempte de grosses graines oléagineuses, et témoigne de la limite maximale inchangée s'appliquant aux autres grades d'orge extra. 3, record 3, French, - graines%20ins%C3%A9parables
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme et abréviation en usage à la Commission canadienne des grains. 4, record 3, French, - graines%20ins%C3%A9parables
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- phytochelatin
1, record 4, English, phytochelatin
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Phytochelatins(PCs) are intracellular metal ligands produced by plants, fungi and algae in response to increase of metals in their environment. They are small metal-binding polypeptides, enzymatically produced from glutathione to form amino acids sequences(g-Glu-Cys) n-Gly where n=2 to 11. They sequester metals inside the cells by binding them through thiol coordination and by this way, limit damage to metabolic processes in reducing the cytotoxic free metal ion. 2, record 4, English, - phytochelatin
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Hope for the phytoextraction of mercury has been inspired by recent discoveries showing some plants produce specific peptides, termed phytochelatins, that bind and detoxify hazardous metals such as cadmium. 3, record 4, English, - phytochelatin
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- phytochélatine
1, record 4, French, phytoch%C3%A9latine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Peptide de faible poids moléculaire riche en cystéine. 2, record 4, French, - phytoch%C3%A9latine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Ce peptide] se lie fortement à des ions métalliques tels que le Cadmium (Cd) et le Cuivre (Cu). 2, record 4, French, - phytoch%C3%A9latine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-06-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Geophysics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- upper air
1, record 5, English, upper%20air
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- upper level 2, record 5, English, upper%20level
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Upper air [is] in synoptic meteorology and in weather observing, that portion of the atmosphere that is above the lower troposphere. 3, record 5, English, - upper%20air
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
upper air : Term without precise definition; used mainly in synoptic meteorology to signify the region from the base of the free atmosphere to the upper limit of routine balloon sounding(lower stratosphere). 4, record 5, English, - upper%20air
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Therefore, upper level lows and highs, troughs, winds, observations, and charts all apply to atmospheric phenomena above the surface. 2, record 5, English, - upper%20air
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
No distinct lower limit is set but the term can be generally applied to the levels above 850 mb. Compare upper atmosphere. 3, record 5, English, - upper%20air
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Géophysique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- atmosphère libre
1, record 5, French, atmosph%C3%A8re%20libre
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atmosphère libre : Terme sans définition précise; utilisé principalement en météorologie synoptique pour désigner la région allant de la base de l'atmosphère libre jusqu'à la limite supérieure des sondages de routine par ballon (basse stratosphère). 1, record 5, French, - atmosph%C3%A8re%20libre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Geofísica
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- alta atmósfera
1, record 5, Spanish, alta%20atm%C3%B3sfera
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- aire superior 2, record 5, Spanish, aire%20superior
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alta atmósfera: Término sin definición precisa; utilizado principalmente en meteorología sinóptica para indicar la región comprendida entre la base de la atmósfera libre y el límite superior de los sondeos ordinarios con globo (estratosfera baja). 3, record 5, Spanish, - alta%20atm%C3%B3sfera
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-06-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- upper-air
1, record 6, English, upper%2Dair
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- aerological 1, record 6, English, aerological
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Having to do with the free atmosphere, including the troposphere and stratosphere. 1, record 6, English, - upper%2Dair
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
upper air : Term without precise definition; used mainly in synoptic meteorology to signify the region from the base of the free atmosphere to the upper limit of routine balloon sounding(lower stratosphere). 2, record 6, English, - upper%2Dair
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Upper-air observations are distinguished from surface observations, even though an upper-air observation may include data from the surface. 1, record 6, English, - upper%2Dair
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Upper-air charts, conditions, data, observations, soundings, winds. 3, record 6, English, - upper%2Dair
Record 6, Key term(s)
- upper air
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- en altitude
1, record 6, French, en%20altitude
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Cartes, mesures, observations, sondages, vents en altitude. 2, record 6, French, - en%20altitude
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- en altitud
1, record 6, Spanish, en%20altitud
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-11-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Physical Geography (General)
- The Earth (Astronomy)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- free atmosphere
1, record 7, English, free%20atmosphere
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- free air 2, record 7, English, free%20air
correct, see observation
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That part of the atmosphere above the friction layer, in which the air motion is affected negligibly by surface friction. 3, record 7, English, - free%20atmosphere
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Free atmosphere [is] in meteorology, the part of the troposphere above the planetary boundary layer. It is free of the influence of the earth’s surface and, on the average, slightly stable. 4, record 7, English, - free%20atmosphere
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The base of the free atmosphere is usually taken as the geostrophic wind level. In practice it is observed that the geostrophic wind level is often between 1 and 2 km, and it is assumed that this marks the upper limit of frictional influence of the earth's surface. The geostrophic wind level may be considered to be the top of the Ekman layer and planetary boundary layer, that is, the base of the free atmosphere. 5, record 7, English, - free%20atmosphere
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
free atmosphere: Here, winds are not directly retarded by surface friction. Clouds occur most frequently in this portion of the troposphere (the exceptions are fog and clouds that impinge on or develop over elevated terrain). 6, record 7, English, - free%20atmosphere
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
free atmosphere: Sometimes called free air. 5, record 7, English, - free%20atmosphere
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Géographie physique (Généralités)
- Terre (Astronomie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- atmosphère libre
1, record 7, French, atmosph%C3%A8re%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- air libre 2, record 7, French, air%20libre
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie supérieure de la troposphère, située entre la couche d'Ekman et la tropopause, dans laquelle le mouvement de l'air n'est presque pas touché par le frottement de surface. 3, record 7, French, - atmosph%C3%A8re%20libre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les forces de frottement [...] traduisent la friction turbulente de l'air sur le sol. Leur action se fait ressentir très près du sol dans une zone appelée la couche limite atmosphérique (CLA). On divise ainsi schématiquement les basses couches de l'atmosphère en deux parties distinctes avec près du sol la CLA et loin de l'influence du sol, à plusieurs centaines de mètres d'altitude, l'atmosphère libre. 4, record 7, French, - atmosph%C3%A8re%20libre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La troposphère. [...] Divisée en 2 couches, la première jusqu'à à peu près 3000m subit les facteurs géographiques. (Fortes turbulences, températures irrégulières, concentration de toutes les impuretés). La deuxième couche est l'atmosphère libre qui s'étend jusqu'à la tropopause. 5, record 7, French, - atmosph%C3%A8re%20libre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La] couche de frottement [...] s'étend du sol jusqu'à une hauteur essentiellement variable en fonction des aspérités du sol mais que l'on peut estimer entre 600-1000m. 6, record 7, French, - atmosph%C3%A8re%20libre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
couche d'Ekman: Cette couche s'étend entre huit cents mètres et une dizaine de kilomètres d'altitude. 3, record 7, French, - atmosph%C3%A8re%20libre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Geografía física (Generalidades)
- Tierra (Astronomía)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- atmósfera libre
1, record 7, Spanish, atm%C3%B3sfera%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parte de la atmósfera, por encima de la capa de rozamiento, en la que la influencia del rozamiento en la superficie sobre el movimiento del aire es despreciable. 2, record 7, Spanish, - atm%C3%B3sfera%20libre
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