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HAL [6 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2016-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
CONT

… the hardware itself and its operation is abstracted completely from the software via a middleware layer known as the hardware abstraction layer(HAL).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)

Spanish

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Record 2 2012-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Airfields
DEF

The height above a designated helicopter landing area used for helicopter instrument approach procedures (IAP).

OBS

height above landing; HAL : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Aérodromes
DEF

Hauteur au-dessus d'une aire d'atterrissage désignée pour les hélicoptères et servant à effectuer les procédures d'approche aux instruments (IAP) d'hélicoptère.

OBS

hauteur au-dessus de l'aire d'atterrissage; HAL : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Anesthesia and Recovery
  • Biotechnology
Universal entry(ies)
C2HBrClF3
formula, see observation
CF3CHBrCl
formula, see observation
151-67-7
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless, volatile liquid with a sweetish odour, is slightly soluble in water, is miscible with many organic solvents, and is used in medicine as an anesthetic of high potency having a smooth and rapid induction and for which the incidence of postoperative vomiting is low.

OBS

2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

HAL; hal; HALO; These might be in-house or non-recognized abbreviations; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

Chemical formula: C2HBrClF3 or CF3CHBrCl

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Anesthésie et réanimation
  • Biotechnologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2HBrClF3
formula, see observation
CF3CHBrCl
formula, see observation
151-67-7
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide volatil incolore, que l'on utilise en médecine comme anesthésique par inhalation pour des interventions de courte durée.

OBS

2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroéthane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C2HBrClF3 ou CF3CHBrCl

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Anestesia y reanimación
  • Biotecnología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2HBrClF3
formula, see observation
CF3CHBrCl
formula, see observation
151-67-7
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C2HBrClF3 o CF3CHBrCl

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Record 4 2007-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Provincial Government Honorary Distinctions
  • Culture (General)
OBS

The Lieutenant Governor's Awards for the Arts were established by The Honourable Henry(Hal) Jackman during his term as Lieutenant Governor. His aim was to encourage and reward the efforts of professional arts organizations in Ontario that have maintained a high level of artistic excellence while demonstrating exceptional private sector and community support.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres honorifiques et décorations des gouv. provinciaux
  • Culture (Généralités)
OBS

L'honorable Henry N.R. Jackman a créé les Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour les arts durant son mandat de lieutenant-gouverneur. Il visait ainsi à encourager et à récompenser les efforts d'organismes professionnels du secteur des arts en Ontario qui ont maintenu un degré élevé d'excellence artistique tout en démontrant avoir obtenu un soutien exceptionnel de la part de la collectivité et du secteur privé.

Spanish

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Record 5 1995-01-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
OBS

Hal-or halo-comb form 2b now usu halo-: containing halogen(haloalkyl groups).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

Acide contenant un halogénure.

Spanish

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Record 6 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Meteorology
OBS

(Gander) : Coastal waters : les eaux du littoral Over all waters(Hal.) : sur tous les secteurs maritimes

French

Domaine(s)
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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