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GREEN FILM [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Mathematical Geography
- Photography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- colour infrared film
1, record 1, English, colour%20infrared%20film
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CIR film 2, record 1, English, CIR%20film
correct
- color infrared film 3, record 1, English, color%20infrared%20film
correct
- false colour film 4, record 1, English, false%20colour%20film
correct
- false-color film 3, record 1, English, false%2Dcolor%20film
correct
- false-colour film 5, record 1, English, false%2Dcolour%20film
correct
- camouflage detection film 3, record 1, English, camouflage%20detection%20film
correct
- colour camouflage detection film 5, record 1, English, colour%20camouflage%20detection%20film
correct
- color IR film 3, record 1, English, color%20IR%20film
correct
- false-colour infrared film 5, record 1, English, false%2Dcolour%20infrared%20film
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A film different from ordinary colour film in that the three sensitized layers are sensitive to green, red and infrared radiation instead of blue, green and red. 6, record 1, English, - colour%20infrared%20film
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Colour infrared film(CIR film) is sometimes described as "false colour film". Its three photo sensitive layers generate a colour composite which is built out of the colours yellow-green and red of the visible spectrum and the red of the near infrared spectrum. 2, record 1, English, - colour%20infrared%20film
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
colour infrared film: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 7, record 1, English, - colour%20infrared%20film
Record 1, Key term(s)
- colour IR film
- color camouflage detection film
- false-color infrared film
- false color film
- false color infrared film
- false colour infrared film
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Géographie mathématique
- Photographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- film infrarouge couleur
1, record 1, French, film%20infrarouge%20couleur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- film fausse-couleur 1, record 1, French, film%20fausse%2Dcouleur
correct, masculine noun
- pellicule couleur infrarouge 2, record 1, French, pellicule%20couleur%20infrarouge
correct, feminine noun
- émulsion fausses couleurs 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9mulsion%20fausses%20couleurs
feminine noun
- émulsion infrarouge couleur 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9mulsion%20infrarouge%20couleur
feminine noun
- pellicule fausses couleurs 3, record 1, French, pellicule%20fausses%20couleurs
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Film dont les couches sensibles de la pellicule réagissent au vert, au rouge et au rayonnement infrarouge. 4, record 1, French, - film%20infrarouge%20couleur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
film infrarouge couleur : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 4, record 1, French, - film%20infrarouge%20couleur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-03-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- backlighting system
1, record 2, English, backlighting%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A TFT LCD(thin film transistor liquid crystal display) monitor screen is composed of a matrix of individually addressable translucent cells with RGB [red, green and blue] filters and has a white backlighting system. 1, record 2, English, - backlighting%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d'éclairage à contre-jour
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9clairage%20%C3%A0%20contre%2Djour
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ainsi, une lumière émise par un système d'éclairage à contre-jour [...] passe à travers le matériau et l'électrode du pixel 11 pour générer l'affichage visuel souhaité. Si l'on veut obtenir un affichage en couleur, on combine les électrodes à pixel 11 avec des filtres des trois couleurs primaires (rouge, vert et bleu) de façon à obtenir toutes les couleurs, y compris les demi-teintes. 1, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27%C3%A9clairage%20%C3%A0%20contre%2Djour
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Horticulture
- Flowers and Ornamentals (Horticulture)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- plant sleeve
1, record 3, English, plant%20sleeve
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A paper or plastic film cone of cylinder to be placed around pot plants for their protection in shipping.(Nelson, K. S., Flower and Plant Production in the Green House, Danville, Illin. Interstate Printers and Publishers, 2nd, ed. 1967, p. 320(illustr) 222) 2, record 3, English, - plant%20sleeve
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Before venturing outside, place the poinsettia in a plant sleeve or carefully wrap it to prevent exposure to cold temperatures. Exposure to freezing temperatures, even for a brief moment, may cause the leaves to blacken and drop. As soon as you get home, unwrap the plant and place it near a sunny window or other well-lighted area. However, don’t let the plant touch the cold window pane. 1, record 3, English, - plant%20sleeve
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Horticulture
- Floriculture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- manchette
1, record 3, French, manchette
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fluorescein
1, record 4, English, fluorescein
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A phthalic indicator dye that appears yellow-green in normal tear film and bright green in a more alkaline medium, such as the aqueous humor, and is used therapeutically as a diagnostic aid in corneal injuries and corneal trauma. 2, record 4, English, - fluorescein
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It has been approved by FDA [Food and Drug Administration] for use in externally applied drugs and cosmetics. 2, record 4, English, - fluorescein
Record 4, Key term(s)
- fluorescein dye
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fluorescéine
1, record 4, French, fluoresc%C3%A9ine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fluorescéinate de sodium 2, record 4, French, fluoresc%C3%A9inate%20de%20sodium
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit fluorescent, la fluorescéine (fluorescéinate de sodium) [...] permet de pratiquer l'angiographie rétinienne, afin de visualiser la rétine et la choroïde (membrane mince située entre la sclérotique et la rétine), et plus particulièrement leur vascularisation. 2, record 4, French, - fluoresc%C3%A9ine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fluoresceína
1, record 4, Spanish, fluoresce%C3%ADna
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-08-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Security Devices
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- optical security device
1, record 5, English, optical%20security%20device
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- OSD 2, record 5, English, OSD
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small square of reflective film affixed onto the face of Canadian $20, $50, $100, and $1 000 notes of the current series(1986-1993) as a security feature; when the bank note is tilted back and forth under light, the colour of the square changes from gold to green. 2, record 5, English, - optical%20security%20device
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Optical Security Device" is an official mark of the Bank of Canada. 2, record 5, English, - optical%20security%20device
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vignette de sûreté
1, record 5, French, vignette%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- VS 2, record 5, French, VS
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit carré d'une pellicule réfléchissante composée de couches ultra-minces de matériaux céramiques et apposé sur le recto des billets de 20, 50, 100 et 1 000 dollars canadiens de la série courante (1986-1993) en guise d'élément de sécurité. 2, record 5, French, - vignette%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression «vignette de sûreté» est une marque officielle de la Banque du Canada. 2, record 5, French, - vignette%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Monedas y billetes
- Dispositivos de seguridad
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- elemento óptico de seguridad
1, record 5, Spanish, elemento%20%C3%B3ptico%20de%20seguridad
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-05-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Photography
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- commercial film
1, record 6, English, commercial%20film
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] normal contrast film used to copy continuous tone originals when the contrast of the original is not to be changed and colour separation is not required. 2, record 6, English, - commercial%20film
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
KODAK Commercial Film is a medium-speed, blue-sensitive film with moderately high contrast. You can use it for copying continuous-tone originals when red and green sensitivity is unnecessary or unwanted. Because of its bleu sensibility, you can use a red safelight when you expose and process this film, which allows ease of use and development by inspection. 3, record 6, English, - commercial%20film
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Photographie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- film commercial
1, record 6, French, film%20commercial
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-08-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- colour separation
1, record 7, English, colour%20separation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of making a separate electronic or photographic record of the amounts of each process colour of cyan, magenta, yellow or black needed to reproduce an original copy. 2, record 7, English, - colour%20separation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The record may be a photographic film made through red, green and blue separation filters or a computer file. A set of four separations, cyan, magenta, yellow and black, are required to reproduce an original image, since each of the four process colours must be represented. The separations may be made photographically using traditional methods or digitally using electronic scanners and computer programs. The original copy may be a transparency(slide), reflection photographic print, drawing, painting or printed reproduction. 2, record 7, English, - colour%20separation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- séparation des couleurs
1, record 7, French, s%C3%A9paration%20des%20couleurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] séparation du document original en quatre documents correspondant chacun à une des couleurs d'impression selon le procédé 4-couleurs [cyan, magenta, jaune, noir]. 2, record 7, French, - s%C3%A9paration%20des%20couleurs
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-08-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Banking
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- optical security material
1, record 8, English, optical%20security%20material
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- OSM 1, record 8, English, OSM
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin film of optically variable material which shifts color from gold to green when tilted and which is used in the production of bank notes. 1, record 8, English, - optical%20security%20material
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is applied in the upper left-hand corner of the $20, $50, $100, and $1,000 notes. 1, record 8, English, - optical%20security%20material
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Banque
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- matériau optique de sûreté
1, record 8, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20optique%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- MOS 1, record 8, French, MOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pellicule très mince composée de matériau réfléchissant dont la couleur passe de l'or au vert lorsqu'on l'incline et qui est utilisée dans la fabrication de billets de banque. 1, record 8, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20optique%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est appliqué dans le coin supérieur gauche des billets de 20, de 50, de 100 et de 1 000 dollars. 1, record 8, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20optique%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1979-04-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- step-and-repeat
1, record 9, English, step%2Dand%2Drepeat
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The copy camera resolves 320 lines/mm on high-resolution film with less than 0. 01-mm distortion throughout a 30-mm-diameter image made at 20 : 1 reduction in white or green light. This performance is the result of [, among other special features, ] a pressure plate that maintains sharp focus for step-and-repeat exposures(...) 1, record 9, English, - step%2Dand%2Drepeat
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- en photorépétition
1, record 9, French, en%20photor%C3%A9p%C3%A9tition
correct, adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le champ de l'objectif étant doublé, on arrive (...) à intégrer presque 4 fois plus de composants par exposition en photorépétition. Une exposition complète de tranche prend donc moins de temps qu'autrefois et l'on arrive à un prix d'amortissement de la machine par tranche qui se compte non plus en centaines mais en dizaines de francs (un photorépéteur coûte de l'ordre de 150 MF). 2, record 9, French, - en%20photor%C3%A9p%C3%A9tition
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- green film
1, record 10, English, green%20film
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any film which is new and has not yet been treated with the proper coating. Green film is usually difficult to project because it does not flow smoothly through the gate. 1, record 10, English, - green%20film
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- copie fraîche
1, record 10, French, copie%20fra%C3%AEche
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Copie de film sortant du laboratoire et qui n'a pas eu le temps de durcir complètement: sa première projection n'est pas toujours très nette. 1, record 10, French, - copie%20fra%C3%AEche
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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