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MODIFYING EFFECT [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Physics
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- positive scram effect
1, record 1, English, positive%20scram%20effect
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
After the Chernobyl accident, the shutdown system of all RBMK reactors was improved by :modifying the control rod design to eliminate the positive scram effect, reducing the rods’ insertion time, incorporating the short bottom rods to the shutdown system, and implementing 24 fast-acting scram rods. 1, record 1, English, - positive%20scram%20effect
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique nucléaire
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- augmentation transitoire de la réactivité
1, record 1, French, augmentation%20transitoire%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9activit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De fait, il n'est pas clair qu'un déclenchement de l'arrêt d'urgence à ce moment aurait évité un accident : la déformation du flux neutronique axial et la position des grappes de contrôle (presque toutes entièrement hors cœur) auraient pu conduire à une augmentation transitoire de la réactivité («positive scram»), déclenchant un accident 36 s plus tôt. 1, record 1, French, - augmentation%20transitoire%20de%20la%20r%C3%A9activit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- equalization
1, record 2, English, equalization
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- EQ 2, record 2, English, EQ
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of modifying the amplitude/frequency response in a recording and reproducing system to produce flat overall characteristics, minimize noise or give an artistic effect. 2, record 2, English, - equalization
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- égalisation
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9galisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé de modification de la courbe de réponse en fréquence d'un appareil d'enregistrement ou de lecture pour corriger des défauts ou créer des effets spéciaux. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9galisation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- correction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electroacústica
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ecualización
1, record 2, Spanish, ecualizaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- compensación 1, record 2, Spanish, compensaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
- igualación 1, record 2, Spanish, igualaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
- corrección 1, record 2, Spanish, correcci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corrección de la respuesta en frecuencia de un dispositivo o sistema electrónico. 1, record 2, Spanish, - ecualizaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-03-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lake effect
1, record 3, English, lake%20effect
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Generally, the effect of any lake in modifying the weather about its shore and for some distance downwind. 2, record 3, English, - lake%20effect
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the United States ... More specifically, lake effect often refers to the generation of sometimes spectacular snowfall amounts to the lee of the Great Lakes as cold air passes over the lake surface, extracting heat and moisture, resulting in cloud formation and snowfall downwind of the lake shore. 2, record 3, English, - lake%20effect
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- effet de lac
1, record 3, French, effet%20de%20lac
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effet d'un lac sur ses rives au point de vue temps et climat. 1, record 3, French, - effet%20de%20lac
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-11-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Geophysics
- Cartography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- isoseismal map
1, record 4, English, isoseismal%20map
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- isoseismal chart 1, record 4, English, isoseismal%20chart
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the effect of ground in modifying the intensity [of ground motion due to an earthquake] at adjacent points is mapped with attention to detail, an isoseismal chart becomes an index to danger spots to be avoided in future construction or calling for special safety measures... The geologist looks at an isoseismal map as evidence of what went on in the basement rock... 1, record 4, English, - isoseismal%20map
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Géophysique
- Cartographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- carte isosiste
1, record 4, French, carte%20isosiste
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- carte isoséiste 2, record 4, French, carte%20isos%C3%A9iste
correct, feminine noun
- carte isoséismale 3, record 4, French, carte%20isos%C3%A9ismale
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Une carte] montrant les aires dans lesquelles les intensités [d'un séisme] sont de degrés variés [est appelée] carte isoséismale [...] 3, record 4, French, - carte%20isosiste
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-01-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Effects of Heat (Energy Transfer)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- thermodiffusion
1, record 5, English, thermodiffusion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- thermal diffusion 2, record 5, English, thermal%20diffusion
correct
- Soret effect 3, record 5, English, Soret%20effect
correct
- Soret transport effect 4, record 5, English, Soret%20transport%20effect
correct
- Soret action 1, record 5, English, Soret%20action
- thermodiffusive transport 5, record 5, English, thermodiffusive%20transport
- thermotransport 2, record 5, English, thermotransport
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diffusion of material in solution due to a temperature gradient. 1, record 5, English, - thermodiffusion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The spatial relevance of mass thermotransport property measurements in liquids. Among the classes of mass-transport phenomena in liquids, thermal diffusion (the Soret effect) is related to a particularly large number of scientifically and technologically pressing questions. This effect is characterized by the existence of a spontaneous matter flux in an inhomogeneously heated fluid mixture, this flux tending to separate the constituents. 2, record 5, English, - thermodiffusion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
"Heavy" species Ludwig-Soret transport effects in air-breathing combustion, Combustion and Flame. 4, record 5, English, - thermodiffusion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Influence of Magnetic Field on the Thermodiffusive Transport in Magnetic Fluids. 5, record 5, English, - thermodiffusion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From [an] industrial point of view, whenever multiconstituent liquids are submitted to long-lasting temperature gradients, they are liable to experience thermal diffusive flows, modifying the distribution of the species concentration. Among the cases where this effect has been emphasized, we can mention the elaboration of high technology materials(solidification of semiconductors), the production or purification of light metals(electrolysis of aluminium, lithium, etc) and the optimization of petroleum extraction(by modelling of the hydrocarbon distribution in the reservoirs). 2, record 5, English, - thermodiffusion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Effets de la chaleur (Transfert de l'énergie)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- thermodiffusion
1, record 5, French, thermodiffusion
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- diffusion thermique 2, record 5, French, diffusion%20thermique
correct, feminine noun
- effet Soret 3, record 5, French, effet%20Soret
correct, masculine noun
- effet thermodiffusif 4, record 5, French, effet%20thermodiffusif
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fluides, au sein des aquifères ou des réservoirs d'huiles, sont soumis à différentes familles de gradient thermique. [...] Nous nous intéressons ici principalement à la thermodiffusion (ou effet Soret), transport de matière en solution sous l'influence d'un gradient de température. Ces effets croisés peuvent avoir une influence sur des mélanges fluides au repos comme les réservoirs d'huiles. Le modèle METSOR (Modélisation de l'écoulement et du transport avec effet Soret) est utilisé pour simuler les transferts de matière sous l'action d'un champ de température, en milieu poreux. 5, record 5, French, - thermodiffusion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les zones souterraines de la géosphère sont le siège de gradients thermiques de différentes intensités et origines. Une des conséquences de ces gradients est le phénomène de thermodiffusion. L'effet thermodiffusif, même modéré, peut avoir des conséquences sur le seuil de stabilité des fluides. Il est donc important de le prendre en compte dans tout modèle de stabilité. [...] Le phénomène de thermodiffusion pure ou effet Soret. Le phénomène de thermodiffusion pure a été mis en évidence expérimentalement par Ludwig en 1856 pour les gaz. Le principe est le suivant : lorsqu'un gradient de température est appliqué à un mélange homogène de deux fluides, on observe l'établissement progressif d'un champ de concentration relatif à l'un des constituants. En 1879, Soret a montré qu'un phénomène analogue se manifestait pour les liquides, portant aujourd'hui le nom d'effet Soret. 4, record 5, French, - thermodiffusion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
L'effet Soret est l'apparition, dans un bain fondu, d'un gradient chimique provoqué par un gradient thermique (effet de paroi froide par exemple). 6, record 5, French, - thermodiffusion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Convection thermo-solutale instationnaire en milieux poreux avec ou sans prise en compte de l'effet Soret. 7, record 5, French, - thermodiffusion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 5 CONT
Étude de la diffusion thermique des émulsions par la technique de fractionnement par couplage flux-force avec gradient thermique. 8, record 5, French, - thermodiffusion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 6 CONT
Sur la stratification des fluides pétroliers dans les réservoirs : Migration différentielle des hydrocarbures par diffusion thermique gravitationnelle. 9, record 5, French, - thermodiffusion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Soret transport» peut être traduit par «transport avec effet Soret», «transport par thermodiffusion» ou encore «transport thermodiffusif». L'effet Soret, ou thermodiffusion, est le transport d'une ou de plusieurs espèces chimiques en solution liquide (à noter que cet effet existe également dans les gaz et même les solides), sous l'influence d'un gradient de température. La diffusion pure, quant à elle, existe aussi en l'absence de gradient de température. [Renseignements obtenus du service de chimie physique de l'Université libre de Bruxelles.] 10, record 5, French, - thermodiffusion
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Efectos del calor (Traspaso de energía)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- efecto Soret
1, record 5, Spanish, efecto%20Soret
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- difusión térmica 2, record 5, Spanish, difusi%C3%B3n%20t%C3%A9rmica
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-08-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Effects of Heat (Energy Transfer)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Soret coefficient
1, record 6, English, Soret%20coefficient
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Among the classes of mass-transport phenomena in liquids, thermal diffusion(the Soret effect) is... characterized by the existence of a spontaneous matter flux in an inhomogeneously heated fluid mixture, this flux tending to separate the constituents.... From a more industrial point of view, whenever multiconstituent liquids are submitted to long-lasting temperature gradients, they are liable to experience thermal diffusive flows, modifying the distribution of the species concentration. Among the cases where this effect has been emphasized, we can mention the elaboration of high technology materials(solidification of semiconductors), the production or purification of light metals... and the optimization of petroleum extraction(by modelling of the hydrocarbon distribution in the reservoirs). So, knowledge of quantitative values of the Soret coefficient(which is the parameter characteristic of the phenomenon) for a wide domain of materials, in various thermodynamic conditions and physical configurations is needed for the above-mentioned basic and applied purposes.... The experimental determination of Soret coefficients in binary mixtures, denoted ST, is obtained by measuring the steady concentration gradient produced by the imposition of a constant and uniform temperature gradient. This concentration gradient achieves a stationary state when thermal diffusion and interdiffusion(which tends to rehomogenize the mixture) exactly compensate each other. 1, record 6, English, - Soret%20coefficient
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Effets de la chaleur (Transfert de l'énergie)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- coefficient de Soret
1, record 6, French, coefficient%20de%20Soret
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
M. Daguenet, Calcul du flux limite de diffusion en présence d'un gradient thermique sur une surface réactionnelle plane immergée dans une solution en mouvement laminaire. Application à la mesure du coefficient de Soret dans les liquides. C.R.A.S., Paris, 267, pp. 665-668 (1968). 1, record 6, French, - coefficient%20de%20Soret
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-06-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- reservation
1, record 7, English, reservation
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To declare a reservation i. e. a statement indicating other than full acceptance of the treaty, which has the effect of modifying, interpreting, or simply not applying certain provisions insofar as the reserving State is concerned. 1, record 7, English, - reservation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
reservation: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 7, English, - reservation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- réserve
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A9serve
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réserve : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 7, French, - r%C3%A9serve
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- reserva
1, record 7, Spanish, reserva
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reserva: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 7, Spanish, - reserva
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-09-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Landscape Architecture
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- landscape architectural draftsman
1, record 8, English, landscape%20architectural%20draftsman
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
architectural draughter: dessinateur d’architecture. 2, record 8, English, - landscape%20architectural%20draftsman
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
landscape architect : one who specializes in the art of arranging or modifying the features of a landscape, an urban area, etc., to secure beautiful or advantageous effect.(RADIC, 1973). 3, record 8, English, - landscape%20architectural%20draftsman
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Architecture paysagère
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dessinateur-paysagiste
1, record 8, French, dessinateur%2Dpaysagiste
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- dessinateur d'architecture paysagiste 2, record 8, French, dessinateur%20d%27architecture%20paysagiste
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
paysagiste : (architecte, dessinateur) qui conçoit (...) et entretient des parcs, des jardins d'agrément, des abords de propriétés. 3, record 8, French, - dessinateur%2Dpaysagiste
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1977-03-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- surface-runoff hydrograph
1, record 9, English, surface%2Drunoff%20hydrograph
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The surface-runoff hydrograph for a watershed represents the integrated effect of all physical characteristics of the basin and their modifying influence on the translation and storage of a rainfall-excess volume. 1, record 9, English, - surface%2Drunoff%20hydrograph
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- hydrogramme de ruissellement 1, record 9, French, hydrogramme%20de%20ruissellement
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'hydrogramme de ruissellement d'un bassin versant représente l'effet combiné de toutes les caractéristiques physiques du bassin et de leur influence dans la modification du transport et du stockage du volume excédentaire de précipitation. 1, record 9, French, - hydrogramme%20de%20ruissellement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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