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FUEL RATING [22 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
- Gasoline Motors
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- antiknock fuel
1, record 1, English, antiknock%20fuel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- anti-knock fuel 2, record 1, English, anti%2Dknock%20fuel
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Octane is an excellent fuel in anti-knock characteristics, and is given a 100% rating. Heptane is a poor anti-knock fuel and is given a 0% rating. 3, record 1, English, - antiknock%20fuel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
- Moteurs à essence
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- combustible antidétonant
1, record 1, French, combustible%20antid%C3%A9tonant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- carburant antidétonant 2, record 1, French, carburant%20antid%C3%A9tonant
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- carburant anti-détonant
- combustible anti-détonant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Crude Oil and Petroleum Products
- Gasoline Motors
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Anti-pollution Measures
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- anti-knock additive
1, record 2, English, anti%2Dknock%20additive
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- antiknock additive 2, record 2, English, antiknock%20additive
correct
- antiknock agent 3, record 2, English, antiknock%20agent
correct
- anti-detonant additive 1, record 2, English, anti%2Ddetonant%20additive
correct, standardized
- anti-knock component 4, record 2, English, anti%2Dknock%20component
- antiknock compound 5, record 2, English, antiknock%20compound
correct
- anti-knock compound 4, record 2, English, anti%2Dknock%20compound
- anti-detonating compound 4, record 2, English, anti%2Ddetonating%20compound
- antidetonant 6, record 2, English, antidetonant
correct, noun, officially approved
- antiknock 6, record 2, English, antiknock
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Additive, generally an organo-metallic compound, used in fuels for spark ignition engines which increases their resistance to knocking. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 2, English, - anti%2Dknock%20additive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Antiknock compounds effectively raise the octane rating of a fuel so that the fuel burns properly in the combustion chamber of the engine. 5, record 2, English, - anti%2Dknock%20additive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anti-knock additive; anti-detonant additive: terms standardized by ISO. 7, record 2, English, - anti%2Dknock%20additive
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antidetonant; antiknock: terms officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 8, record 2, English, - anti%2Dknock%20additive
Record 2, Key term(s)
- antiknock component
- anti-knock agent
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pétroles bruts et dérivés
- Moteurs à essence
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Mesures antipollution
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- agent antidétonant
1, record 2, French, agent%20antid%C3%A9tonant
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- antidétonant 2, record 2, French, antid%C3%A9tonant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- anti-détonant 3, record 2, French, anti%2Dd%C3%A9tonant
masculine noun, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Additif, généralement un composé organo-métallique, utilisé dans les carburants pour moteurs à allumage commandé, qui en augmente la résistance à la détonation. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 4, record 2, French, - agent%20antid%C3%A9tonant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
agent antidétonant : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 2, French, - agent%20antid%C3%A9tonant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antidétonant : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 6, record 2, French, - agent%20antid%C3%A9tonant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petróleo bruto y derivados
- Motores de gasolina
- Motores (Vehículos automotores)
- Medidas contra la contaminación
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- agente antidetonante
1, record 2, Spanish, agente%20antidetonante
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- antidetonante 1, record 2, Spanish, antidetonante
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia organometálica que aumenta el número de octanos de una gasolina cuando se añade en porcentajes bajos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - agente%20antidetonante
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Equipment
- Deep Foundations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- diesel hammer
1, record 3, English, diesel%20hammer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A diesel hammer can be a single or double acting hammer. The diesel hammer is a precision pile hammer and has a high-energy rating. The diesel hammer is efficient and compact as it carries its own fuel from which it generates its power internally. Diesel hammers use rapid combustion of fuel to directly drive the pile down and the ram up. The unit contains a fuel-injection system, ram, anvil, and vertical cylinder. 2, record 3, English, - diesel%20hammer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de chantier
- Fondations profondes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mouton diesel
1, record 3, French, mouton%20diesel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mouton Diesel 2, record 3, French, mouton%20Diesel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- marteau diesel 1, record 3, French, marteau%20diesel
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Moutons diesel : ces moutons sont d'un fonctionnement très économique et présentent en outre l'avantage de ne pas exiger de matériel annexe tel que chaudière ou compresseur. Ils comprennent : - un cylindre long dans lequel coulissent à la partie supérieure un piston (masse frappante), et à la partie inférieure une enclume; cette dernière repose toujours sur la tête du pieu, - une pompe à carburant, - un réservoir à carburant [...] 1, record 3, French, - mouton%20diesel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «diésel». 3, record 3, French, - mouton%20diesel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
diésel : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 3, French, - mouton%20diesel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-08-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Official Documents
- Administrative Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- initial operating licence
1, record 4, English, initial%20operating%20licence
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- initial operating license 2, record 4, English, initial%20operating%20license
correct, United States
- initial licence to operate 3, record 4, English, initial%20licence%20to%20operate
correct, Canada
- initial license to operate 4, record 4, English, initial%20license%20to%20operate
correct, United States
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The initial operating licence is typically issued with conditions(hold points) to load nuclear fuel, permit reactor start-up, and operation at power in steps up to the design rating of the plant. 1, record 4, English, - initial%20operating%20licence
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Documents officiels
- Droit administratif
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- permis d'exploitation initiale
1, record 4, French, permis%20d%27exploitation%20initiale
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- permis initial d'exploitation 2, record 4, French, permis%20initial%20d%27exploitation
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le permis d'exploitation initiale est habituellement assorti de conditions, appelé points d'arrêt, applicables au chargement du combustible nucléaire, au démarrage du réacteur et à l'atteinte par paliers de la puissance. 1, record 4, French, - permis%20d%27exploitation%20initiale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-08-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Official Documents
- Administrative Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- initial licence
1, record 5, English, initial%20licence
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- initial license 2, record 5, English, initial%20license
correct, United States
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The initial licence to operate is typically issued with conditions(hold points) to load nuclear fuel, permit reactor start-up, and allow operation at power in steps up to the design rating of the plant... 1, record 5, English, - initial%20licence
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Documents officiels
- Droit administratif
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- permis initial
1, record 5, French, permis%20initial
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le permis initial d'exploitation est habituellement assorti de conditions, appelé points d'arrêt, applicables au chargement du combustible nucléaire, au démarrage du réacteur et à l'atteinte par paliers de la puissance [...] 1, record 5, French, - permis%20initial
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-05-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- CANFLEX-ACR fuel
1, record 6, English, CANFLEX%2DACR%20fuel
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Larger safety and operating margins due to the use of CANFLEX-ACR fuel, with lower element rating and higher critical heat flux limits. 1, record 6, English, - CANFLEX%2DACR%20fuel
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CANFLEX® is a registered trademark of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). 1, record 6, English, - CANFLEX%2DACR%20fuel
Record 6, Key term(s)
- CANFLEX ACR fuel
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- combustible CANFLEX-ACR
1, record 6, French, combustible%20CANFLEX%2DACR
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marges de sécurité et d'exploitation élargies grâce à l'utilisation du combustible CANFLEX-ACR, doté d'éléments de combustible moins chargés et de limites de caléfaction supérieures. 1, record 6, French, - combustible%20CANFLEX%2DACR
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CANFLEX® est une marque déposée d'Énergie atomique du Canada Limitée (EAC) et du Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI). 1, record 6, French, - combustible%20CANFLEX%2DACR
Record 6, Key term(s)
- combustible CANFLEX ACR
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-03-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- low-speed vehicle
1, record 7, English, low%2Dspeed%20vehicle
correct, Canada, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- LSV 1, record 7, English, LSV
correct, Canada, United States
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What are Low-Speed Vehicles?... vehicles that :-Are designed for use primarily on streets and roads where access and the use of other classes of vehicles are controlled by law or agreement;-Travel on four wheels;-Are powered by an electric power train and travel up to 40 km/h on a paved level surface;-Do not use fuel as an on-board source of energy; and-Have a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 1 361 kg. 2, record 7, English, - low%2Dspeed%20vehicle
Record 7, Key term(s)
- low speed vehicle
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- véhicule à basse vitesse
1, record 7, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20basse%20vitesse
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- VBV 1, record 7, French, VBV
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Qu'est-ce qu'un véhicule à basse vitesse? [Le VBV est] un véhicule qui : -est conçu pour utilisation principalement sur les rues et les routes où l'accès et l'utilisation des autres classes de véhicules sont contrôlés par une loi ou une entente; -roule sur quatre roues; -est alimenté par un groupe motopropulseur électrique et peut atteindre jusqu'à 40 km/h sur une surface asphaltée plane; -n'utilise pas de carburant comme source d'énergie; et -dont le poids nominal est inférieur à 1 361 kg. 2, record 7, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20basse%20vitesse
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-11-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Air Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Rockcliffe Flying Club
1, record 8, English, Rockcliffe%20Flying%20Club
correct, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Rockcliffe Flying Club is a Transport Canada approved Flight Training School. Our ground and air instruction syllabus includes training towards the Recreational Pilot Permit, Private and Commercial Pilot Licenses, the Night Rating, VFR OTT as well as Instructor and Instrument Ratings. The size of our school ensures that a flight training program can be tailored to meet the requirements of the individual student. We also offer a variety of other services, such as sightseeing, aircraft rentals, pilot supplies, fuel sales, tiedown and maintenance. 2, record 8, English, - Rockcliffe%20Flying%20Club
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Rockcliffe Flying Club is a non-profit flying club based at Ottawa/Rockcliffe Airport in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. After the Royal Canadian Air Force ceased most operations at the field in 1964, the flying club began using it for aircraft rental and flight training. Currently, the club operates the airfield and its one remaining runway on behalf of the Canada Aviation Museum, which shares the field. The club also operates a float place dock on the Ottawa River, available during the summer months. 3, record 8, English, - Rockcliffe%20Flying%20Club
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Transport aérien
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Aéroclub Rockcliffe
1, record 8, French, A%C3%A9roclub%20Rockcliffe
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Aéroclub de Rockcliffe est une école de pilotage reconnue par Transports Canada. Nous offrons la formation au sol et en vol pour permis de pilote de loisirs, licences de pilote privé et professionnel, qualification de vol de nuit, qualification VFR OTT ainsi que pour les qualifications d'instructeur de vol et de vol aux instruments. La petite taille de notre école permet d'ajuster le programme de formation aux besoins de chaque étudiant. Nous offrons aussi des services connexes tels que des vols touristiques, la location d'avions, une boutique d'articles de pilotage, la vente d'essence, l'amarrage et l'entretien d'avions. 1, record 8, French, - A%C3%A9roclub%20Rockcliffe
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2009-10-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Properties of Fuels
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- critical heat flux limit
1, record 9, English, critical%20heat%20flux%20limit
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Larger safety and operating margins due to the use of CANFLEX-ACR fuel, with lower element rating and higher critical heat flux limits. 1, record 9, English, - critical%20heat%20flux%20limit
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés des combustibles
- Centrales nucléaires
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- limite de caléfaction
1, record 9, French, limite%20de%20cal%C3%A9faction
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Marges de sécurité et d'exploitation élargies grâce à l'utilisation du combustible CANFLEX-ACR, doté d'éléments de combustible moins chargés et de limites de caléfaction supérieures. 1, record 9, French, - limite%20de%20cal%C3%A9faction
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-08-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- interrupted igniter
1, record 10, English, interrupted%20igniter
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- interrupted-type igniter 2, record 10, English, interrupted%2Dtype%20igniter
correct
- interruptible igniter 2, record 10, English, interruptible%20igniter
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An igniter which is automatically energized each time the main burner is to be fired. 3, record 10, English, - interrupted%20igniter
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ignition is maintained during the main burner flame-establishing period and then automatically cut off. 3, record 10, English, - interrupted%20igniter
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Interruptible igniters, are small igniters applied to gas and oil burners to ignite the fuel input to the burner under prescribed light-off conditions. The igniter shall be cut off at the end of the time trial for ignition of the main burner. Interrupted-type igniters are typically sized to a minimum of 3% of the main burner at its light off rating, typically at 25% burner capacity. The use of interrupted igniters to support ignition or to extend the burner control range should be prohibited. 2, record 10, English, - interrupted%20igniter
Record 10, Key term(s)
- interrupted ignitor
- interrupted type igniter
- interrupted-type ignitor
- interrupted type ignitor
- interruptible ignitor
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'allumage interrompu
1, record 10, French, dispositif%20d%27allumage%20interrompu
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- dispositif d'allumage interruptible 1, record 10, French, dispositif%20d%27allumage%20interruptible
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Veilleuse interruptible - veilleuse qui s'allume automatiquement lorsqu'il y a demande de chaleur et qui s'éteint après la période critique d'allumage du brûleur principal. 2, record 10, French, - dispositif%20d%27allumage%20interrompu
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-11-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
- Gas and Oil Heating
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- high-efficiency oil furnace
1, record 11, English, high%2Defficiency%20oil%20furnace
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- high efficiency oil furnace 2, record 11, English, high%20efficiency%20oil%20furnace
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
High Efficiency Oil Furnace... Essentially, oil furnace efficiency is measured in AFUE ratings. That stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. And, the AFUE rating equals the percent efficiency the unit delivers. The higher the percentage the more efficient the unit. 2, record 11, English, - high%2Defficiency%20oil%20furnace
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Oregon Oil Heat Commission provides a $300 cash incentive for property owners to conserve fuel by purchasing a new high-efficiency oil furnace. 1, record 11, English, - high%2Defficiency%20oil%20furnace
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
- Chauffage au gaz et au mazout
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chaudière au fioul à haut rendement
1, record 11, French, chaudi%C3%A8re%20au%20fioul%20%C3%A0%20haut%20rendement
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fioul : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 2, record 11, French, - chaudi%C3%A8re%20au%20fioul%20%C3%A0%20haut%20rendement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-04-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Numerical Analysis (Mathematics)
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- buildup index
1, record 12, English, buildup%20index
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- build-up index 2, record 12, English, build%2Dup%20index
correct
- BUI 1, record 12, English, BUI
correct
- BUI 1, record 12, English, BUI
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numerical rating of the total amount of fuel available for combustion that combines DMC [Duff Moisture Code] and DC [Drought Code]. 3, record 12, English, - buildup%20index
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Buildup index is] referred to as the Adjusted Duff Moisture Code or ADMC between 1969 and 1975. 3, record 12, English, - buildup%20index
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Analyse numérique (Mathématiques)
- Incendies de végétation
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- indice du combustible disponible
1, record 12, French, indice%20du%20combustible%20disponible
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- ICD 2, record 12, French, ICD
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cote numérique de la quantité totale de matière forestière disponible pour la combustion qui combine l'IHHd'humidité de l'humus et l'ISde sécheresse. 3, record 12, French, - indice%20du%20combustible%20disponible
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2005-03-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Numerical Analysis (Mathematics)
- Pre-Fire Planning
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Initial Spread Index
1, record 13, English, Initial%20Spread%20Index
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- ISI 1, record 13, English, ISI
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numerical rating of the expected rate of fire spread [that] combines the effects of wind and the Fine Fuel Moisture Code on rate of spread without the influence of variable quantities of fuel. 2, record 13, English, - Initial%20Spread%20Index
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Analyse numérique (Mathématiques)
- Prévision des incendies
- Incendies de végétation
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- indice de propagation initiale
1, record 13, French, indice%20de%20propagation%20initiale
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- IPI 1, record 13, French, IPI
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évaluation numérique du taux prévu de propagation du feu [qui] combine les effets du vent et de l'indice du combustible léger sur le taux de propagation sans l'influence de quantités variables de combustible. 2, record 13, French, - indice%20de%20propagation%20initiale
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-06-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- White Products (Petroleum)
- Isomerization Processes (Petroleum)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- isooctane
1, record 14, English, isooctane
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- iso-octane 2, record 14, English, iso%2Doctane
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There is one fuel called iso-octane that is very resistant to knocking; it is given an octane rating of 100. Another fuel, called heptane knocks very easily; it is given a rating of zero. 3, record 14, English, - isooctane
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
- Produits blancs (Pétrole)
- Isomérisation (Pétrole)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- isooctane
1, record 14, French, isooctane
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- iso-octane 2, record 14, French, iso%2Doctane
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Isomère de l'octane normal. 3, record 14, French, - isooctane
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indice d'octane est déterminé par la comparaison du carburant avec un mélange de référence formé de deux hydrocarbures : l'heptane, extrêmement détonant, et l'isooctane, très peu détonant. 4, record 14, French, - isooctane
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Alimentación de combustible (Vehículos automotores)
- Productos blancos (Petróleo)
- Isomerización (Petróleo)
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- isooctano
1, record 14, Spanish, isooctano
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
- iso-octano 2, record 14, Spanish, iso%2Doctano
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido incoloro, insoluble en agua, ligeramente soluble en alcohol y éter. Inflamable. Tóxico. 1, record 14, Spanish, - isooctano
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-10-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Gasoline Motors
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- detonation
1, record 15, English, detonation
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- knock 2, record 15, English, knock
correct, noun
- ping 3, record 15, English, ping
- pinging 4, record 15, English, pinging
- pinking 5, record 15, English, pinking
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
As applied to an engine, the knock or ping produced when fuel of too low an octane rating is used in the engine. 6, record 15, English, - detonation
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the energy of expansion is expended in producing heat noise, and engine shock. This is called detonation or knock 2, record 15, English, - detonation
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Moteurs à essence
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- détonation
1, record 15, French, d%C3%A9tonation
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- cognement 2, record 15, French, cognement
correct, masculine noun
- cliquetis 3, record 15, French, cliquetis
masculine noun
- ping 4, record 15, French, ping
masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combustion rapide et incontrôlée du carburant dans la chambre de combustion qui peut endommager le moteur. 5, record 15, French, - d%C3%A9tonation
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se produit normalement sous forte charge, par exemple lorsqu'on tire une remorque ou que le véhicule grimpe une côte. Parfois audible et décrit comme une cognement ou un «ping». 4, record 15, French, - d%C3%A9tonation
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Motores de gasolina
- Alimentación de combustible (Vehículos automotores)
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- detonación
1, record 15, Spanish, detonaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En motores de explosión, cuando el encendido de la mezcla combustible-aire en el cilindro se realiza antes del momento oportuno. 1, record 15, Spanish, - detonaci%C3%B3n
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-03-06
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Petrochemistry
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- octane number
1, record 16, English, octane%20number
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- octane rating 2, record 16, English, octane%20rating
correct
- octane number rating 3, record 16, English, octane%20number%20rating
correct
- ONR 3, record 16, English, ONR
correct
- ONR 3, record 16, English, ONR
- antiknock rating 4, record 16, English, antiknock%20rating
correct
- anti-knock rating 5, record 16, English, anti%2Dknock%20rating
- octane value 6, record 16, English, octane%20value
- fuel grade 6, record 16, English, fuel%20grade
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rating that indicates the tendency to knock when a fuel is used in a standard internal combustion engine under standard conditions; n-heptane is 0, isoctane is 100; different test methods give research octane, motor octane, and road octane. 7, record 16, English, - octane%20number
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Antiknock compounds effectively raise the octane rating of a fuel so that the fuel burns properly in the combustion chamber of the engine. 8, record 16, English, - octane%20number
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The higher the octane number, or rating, the greater the antiknock qualities of the gasoline. 8, record 16, English, - octane%20number
Record 16, Key term(s)
- anticknock quality
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Chimie du pétrole
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- taux d'octane
1, record 16, French, taux%20d%27octane
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- valeur antidétonante 2, record 16, French, valeur%20antid%C3%A9tonante
correct, feminine noun
- nombre d'octanes 3, record 16, French, nombre%20d%27octanes
masculine noun
- pouvoir antidétonant 4, record 16, French, pouvoir%20antid%C3%A9tonant
masculine noun
- qualité antidétonante 5, record 16, French, qualit%C3%A9%20antid%C3%A9tonante
feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre d'une échelle conventionnelle exprimant la résistance à la détonation des carburants utilisés dans les moteurs à allumage commandé. (Cette caractéristique essentielle détermine les qualités de combustion d'un carburant et ses conditions optimales d'utilisation.) [...] Les carburants de référence sont deux hydrocarbures purs choisis pour leur comportement extrême au point de vue l'heptane normal, très détonant et affecté conventionnellement d'une valeur nulle et un isoctane, le trémethyl-1,2,4 pentane, réfractaire à la détonation et affecté d'un indice d'octane égal à 100. 6, record 16, French, - taux%20d%27octane
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La valeur antidétonante d'une essence est sa capacité à résister au cognement et l'indice d'octane mesure cette capacité. 2, record 16, French, - taux%20d%27octane
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Petroquímica
- Sistemas de encendido (Vehículos automotores)
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- índice de octano
1, record 16, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20octano
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
- índice de octane 2, record 16, Spanish, %C3%ADndice%20de%20octane
masculine noun
- octanaje 3, record 16, Spanish, octanaje
masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2003-02-21
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Environmental Management
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- EnerGuide for Vehicles
1, record 17, English, EnerGuide%20for%20Vehicles
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A voluntary initiative under which vehicle manufacturers attach an EnerGuide label to all new cars, vans and light-duty trucks sold in Canada. The label indicates the vehicle's fuel consumption rating and estimated annual fuel costs and can be used by consumers to select the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets their needs. 2, record 17, English, - EnerGuide%20for%20Vehicles
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Gestion environnementale
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- ÉnerGuide pour les véhicules
1, record 17, French, %C3%89nerGuide%20pour%20les%20v%C3%A9hicules
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Initiative volontaire en vertu de laquelle les constructeurs automobiles apposent une étiquette ÉnerGuide sur toutes les voitures et fourgonnettes neuves ainsi que sur tous les camions légers neufs vendus au Canada. L'étiquette indique la cote de consommation de carburant du véhicule et les coûts prévus annuels de carburant, et peut être utilisée par les consommateurs pour choisir le véhicule le plus efficace qui répond à leurs besoins. 2, record 17, French, - %C3%89nerGuide%20pour%20les%20v%C3%A9hicules
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2003-02-05
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Road Transport
- Environmental Economics
- Environmental Management
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- fuel consumption rating
1, record 18, English, fuel%20consumption%20rating
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fuel consumption rating : term used at the Office of Energy Efficiency, Natural Resources Canada, and extracted from its 2001 Annual Report. 2, record 18, English, - fuel%20consumption%20rating
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There is a city fuel consumption rating and a highway rating. 3, record 18, English, - fuel%20consumption%20rating
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Transport routier
- Économie environnementale
- Gestion environnementale
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- cote de consommation de carburant
1, record 18, French, cote%20de%20consommation%20de%20carburant
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cote de consommation de carburant : terme en usage à l'Office de l'efficacité énergétique, Ressources naturelles Canada, et tiré de son rapport annuel de 2001. 2, record 18, French, - cote%20de%20consommation%20de%20carburant
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il existe une cote ville et une cote routière. 3, record 18, French, - cote%20de%20consommation%20de%20carburant
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2002-09-04
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Trucking (Road Transport)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- medium-duty passenger vehicle
1, record 19, English, medium%2Dduty%20passenger%20vehicle
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
- MDPV 2, record 19, English, MDPV
correct
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- medium-duty pax veh 3, record 19, English, medium%2Dduty%20pax%20veh
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Finally, some SUVs and pickups are so large(greater than 8, 500 lbs. GVWR [gross vehicle weight rating]) that they do not qualify as "light trucks" under the current standards. These include the largest full-sized pickups and passenger vans, and larger models of the Ford Excursion and Chevrolet Suburban SUVs. However, EPA [Environmental Protection Agency] recently added the classification "medium-duty passenger vehicle" to include heavy passenger vehicles-passenger vans and SUVs up to 10, 000 GVWR starting in MY2004. Heavy pickups and cargo vans will not be affected, since their main function is transporting cargo, as opposed to passengers. This change is only for emissions standards, and will not affect fuel economy standards. 4, record 19, English, - medium%2Dduty%20passenger%20vehicle
Record 19, Key term(s)
- medium duty passenger vehicle
- medium duty pax veh
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Camionnage
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- véhicule à passagers de poids moyen
1, record 19, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20%C3%A0%20passagers%20de%20poids%20moyen
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2001-06-13
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Power Stations
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- fuel rating
1, record 20, English, fuel%20rating
correct, standardized
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quotient of the total thermal power of a reactor and the initial mass of fissile and fertile nuclides. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 2, record 20, English, - fuel%20rating
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sometimes the quotient is formed with the mass of the initial charge. It is commonly expressed in megawatts per tonne. 2, record 20, English, - fuel%20rating
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fuel rating : term standardized by ISO. 3, record 20, English, - fuel%20rating
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Centrales nucléaires
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- puissance spécifique
1, record 20, French, puissance%20sp%C3%A9cifique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quotient de la puissance thermique totale d'un réacteur par la masse initiale des nucléides fissiles et fertiles. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO]. 2, record 20, French, - puissance%20sp%C3%A9cifique
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parfois le quotient est formé à l'aide de la masse de la charge initiale. Il est communément exprimé en mégawatts par tonne. 2, record 20, French, - puissance%20sp%C3%A9cifique
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
puissance spécifique : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 20, French, - puissance%20sp%C3%A9cifique
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Centrales nucleares
- Reactores nucleares de fisión
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- potencia específica
1, record 20, Spanish, potencia%20espec%C3%ADfica
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1999-07-09
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
- Pre-Fire Planning
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- fire hazard index
1, record 21, English, fire%20hazard%20index
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numerical rating for specific fuel types, indicating the relative probability of fires starting and spreading, and the probable degree of difficulty in controlling them. 2, record 21, English, - fire%20hazard%20index
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Incendies de végétation
- Prévision des incendies
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- indice des risques latents d'incendie
1, record 21, French, indice%20des%20risques%20latents%20d%27incendie
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- indice de danger de feu 2, record 21, French, indice%20de%20danger%20de%20feu
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cote numérique exprimant la probabilité que des incendies prennent naissance et se développent dans certains types de combustibles et la difficulté probable de maîtriser ces incendies. 3, record 21, French, - indice%20des%20risques%20latents%20d%27incendie
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1979-11-30
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- ply rating
1, record 22, English, ply%20rating
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The two-ply, four-ply rating tire. This tire has only two plies, but they are twice as strong as the plies used in the four-ply tires, according to tire makers. Advantages claimed for the two-ply, four-ply rating tire is that it improves fuel economy, makes steering easier, and has improved high-speed durability because it runs cooler. 3, record 22, English, - ply%20rating
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- ply rating 1, record 22, French, ply%20rating
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- indice de robustesse 3, record 22, French, indice%20de%20robustesse
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indice de résistance d'une carcasse défini par les normes T.R.A. et E.T.R.T.O. [European Tyre and Rim Technical Organization]. Correspond conventionnellement, pour une dimension donnée, au nombre de plis d'un certain coton qui seraient nécessaires pour obtenir cette résistance. N'a plus de rapport direct avec le nombre de plis réels. 1, record 22, French, - ply%20rating
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
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