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WEIGHT INDICATOR [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- body roundness index
1, record 1, English, body%20roundness%20index
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BRI 1, record 1, English, BRI
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Body roundness index (BRI) is [an] anthropometric index developed to predict both body fat and the percentage of visceral adipose tissue. 2, record 1, English, - body%20roundness%20index
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Body roundness index(BRI) might be a more accurate measurement than body mass index(BMI) for predicting weight-related health risks... BMI has long been the standard to classify a person's body weight as too low, normal, overweight, or obese. While BMI often reflects a person's body fat amount, it doesn’t account for fat distribution or the amount of muscle mass.... BRI addresses these shortcomings by focusing on a person's height, waist size, and hip size. By taking weight out of the equation, BRI provides a better indicator of how much belly fat(visceral fat) surrounds the organs inside the abdomen. High amounts of belly fat are linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. 3, record 1, English, - body%20roundness%20index
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- indice de rondeur corporelle
1, record 1, French, indice%20de%20rondeur%20corporelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IRC 2, record 1, French, IRC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
- Dietetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- overweight
1, record 2, English, overweight
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- preobese 2, record 2, English, preobese
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Refers to a person whose body mass index is between 25 and 30 kg/m². 3, record 2, English, - overweight
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An adult who has a BMI [body mass index] between 25 and 29. 9 is considered overweight.... Height... 5’ 9"... Weight range... 169 lbs to 202 lbs... BMI... 25. 0 to 29. 9... Considered... Overweight... some people, such as athletes, may have a BMI that identifies them as overweight even though they do not have excess body fat.... BMI is just one indicator of potential health risks associated with being overweight or obese. 4, record 2, English, - overweight
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including the following: hypertension; dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides); type 2 diabetes; coronary heart disease; stroke; gallbladder disease; osteoarthritis; sleep apnea and respiratory problems; some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon). 5, record 2, English, - overweight
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
overweight: term also sometimes used to qualify any person whose weight exceeds what is considered normal (i.e. body mass index greater than 25 kg/m²), including an obese person. 3, record 2, English, - overweight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
- Diététique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- en surpoids
1, record 2, French, en%20surpoids
correct, adjective phrase
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- préobèse 2, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9ob%C3%A8se
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'une personne dont l'indice de masse corporelle se situe entre 25 et 30 kg/m². 3, record 2, French, - en%20surpoids
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Organisation mondiale de la santé a adopté la classification suivante : [...] IMCde masse corporelle 25-29,9 [kg/m²] : préobèse (ou en surpoids) [...] La notion d'IMC ne permet toutefois pas de faire la différence entre masse grasse et masse maigre. Elle ne vaut que pour des personnes musclées sans excès, au squelette moyen. Les individus fortement charpentés, ou très musclés, peuvent avoir un IMC élevé sans être gras pour autant. 4, record 2, French, - en%20surpoids
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La glycémie à jeun et le bilan lipidique sont des éléments importants de l'évaluation d'une personne préobèse ou obèse et il s'agit d'une recommandation de catégorie A [...] parce que les patients obèses (en particulier ceux qui ont une obésité tronculaire) présentent un risque de prédiabète [...], de diabète de type 2 et de dyslipidémie. 5, record 2, French, - en%20surpoids
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
en surpoids : Ce terme est aussi parfois utilisé pour qualifier toute personne dont le poids est supérieur à un poids dit normal (c.-à-d. un indice de masse corporelle supérieur à 25 kg/m²), y compris une personne obèse. 3, record 2, French, - en%20surpoids
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-01-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Commercial Fishing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- somatic weight
1, record 3, English, somatic%20weight
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Fulton condition index for the Greenland halibut... is used as an indicator of the condition of Greenland halibut in August. It is calculated based on the total weight of the fish. Using somatic weight(the fish's total weight, minus gonad weight and stomach content weight) to calculate this index is generally preferable, in order to eliminate the variability that can be caused by feeding intensity and/or different degrees of gonad maturation in fish... 1, record 3, English, - somatic%20weight
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poids somatique
1, record 3, French, poids%20somatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indice de condition de Fulton [...] est utilisé comme indicateur de l'état de santé des flétans du Groenland au mois d'août. L'indice est calculé à partir du poids total du poisson. Il est généralement préférable d'utiliser le poids somatique (poids total du poisson moins le poids des gonades et le poids du contenu stomacal) afin d'éliminer la variabilité dans la mesure de l'indice de condition pouvant être causée par une intensité d'alimentation et/ou un degré de maturation des gonades différents entre les poissons [...] 1, record 3, French, - poids%20somatique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-02-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- angle of attack indicator
1, record 4, English, angle%20of%20attack%20indicator
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument that indicates a continuous readout of the margin above the stall. 2, record 4, English, - angle%20of%20attack%20indicator
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The angle of attack indicator provides for a pilot a continuous read-out of the margin above stall, regardless of aircraft weight, C. G. [centre of gravity] location, angle of bank or any of the other factors that affect indicated stall speed. 2, record 4, English, - angle%20of%20attack%20indicator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- indicateur d'angle d'attaque
1, record 4, French, indicateur%20d%27angle%20d%27attaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indicateur d'angle d'attaque permet au pilote de connaître en tout temps sa marge de manœuvre par rapport au décrochage, indépendamment du poids, du centre de gravité, de l'angle d'inclinaison ou de tout autre facteur affectant la vitesse indiquée de décrochage. 2, record 4, French, - indicateur%20d%27angle%20d%27attaque
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- indicador de ángulo de ataque
1, record 4, Spanish, indicador%20de%20%C3%A1ngulo%20de%20ataque
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-12-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fracture propagation
1, record 5, English, fracture%20propagation
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The spreading of a fracture within a weak layer or slab. 2, record 5, English, - fracture%20propagation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fracture propagation... is indicated by the sudden subsidence of the snowpack due to shear fracture which takes place when weight is added to it. It is often accompanied by a whumpf sound as air within the snowpack is compressed. It is a very sensitive indicator of the presence of weak layers and high snowpack instability. It often occurs when the snowpack contains layers of large grains within generally cold snow. 3, record 5, English, - fracture%20propagation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Fracture propagations of many hundreds of metres were observed. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 4, record 5, English, - fracture%20propagation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fracture propagation may result in secondary or sympathetic release of avalanches within adjacent terrain. 5, record 5, English, - fracture%20propagation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fracture propagation: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 5, English, - fracture%20propagation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- propagation de fracture
1, record 5, French, propagation%20de%20fracture
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a noté d'importantes propagations de fracture sur plusieurs centaines de mètres. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 5, French, - propagation%20de%20fracture
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
propagation de fracture : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 5, French, - propagation%20de%20fracture
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-02-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dilute solution
1, record 6, English, dilute%20solution
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
fibrids: Short, irregular fibrous products, made by mixing a dilute polymer solution with a nonsolvent with agitation. 2, record 6, English, - dilute%20solution
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The fluidity of dilute solutions of polymers is inversely related to the polymer molecular weight and, for certain fibre-solvent systems, may be used as an indicator of polymer degradation. 3, record 6, English, - dilute%20solution
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- solution diluée
1, record 6, French, solution%20dilu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le modèle permet de calculer] la viscosité effective en milieu poreux des solutions de polymère [...] que la solution soit diluée ou semi-diluée. 1, record 6, French, - solution%20dilu%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-05-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- rest point 1, record 7, English, rest%20point
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- position of equilibrium 2, record 7, English, position%20of%20equilibrium
- equilibrium position 3, record 7, English, equilibrium%20position
proposal
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... beam scale or a beam-over-pan scale... on a test... the addition to or removal from the load receiving element of a weight... shall cause the indicator to be displaced from its position of equilibrium to a new position of equilibrium.... [Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 195]. 1, record 7, English, - rest%20point
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
position of equilibrium: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 195. 3, record 7, English, - rest%20point
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
How to find the calculated rest point of a balance. 1, record 7, English, - rest%20point
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- position d'équilibre
1, record 7, French, position%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- position d'équilibre stable 2, record 7, French, position%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre%20stable
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Appareil mesureur oscillant amorti : Appareil mesureur dont l'équipage mobile atteint sa position d'équilibre après quelques oscillations, d'amplitudes décroissantes, autour de cette position. 1, record 7, French, - position%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La balance ordinaire est un instrument qui sert à mesurer les poids (...). Elle se compose essentiellement d'une barre métallique rigide appelée fléau, traversée perpendiculairement à sa longueur par trois prismes d'acier, appelés couteaux. (...) Si l'on décroche les plateaux, le fléau prend une certaine position d'équilibre telle que son centre de gravité se trouve sur la verticale de l'axe C. L'aiguille s'arrête alors devant une division de la graduation que nous appellerons son "zéro". 2, record 7, French, - position%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On dit qu'une balance est juste quand, sous l'action de masses égales placées dans les plateaux, elle reprend sa position d'équilibre à vide. 3, record 7, French, - position%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Peut-être que le terme "rest point" veut dire plus que "position d'équilibre". Le texte de la cliente contenait en effet aussi le terme anglais "equilibrium point". Le "rest point" pourrait signifier "position d'équilibre stable" (Hypothèse). Voir la justification qui suit. 2, record 7, French, - position%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
(...) le centre de gravité du fléau (...) doit rester au-dessous de l'arrête de C pour que l'équilibre soit stable, il ne doit pas être nul, sans quoi la balance basculerait à la moindre surcharge (balance folle). 3, record 7, French, - position%20d%27%C3%A9quilibre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-03-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Recording and Control Instrumentation
- Measuring Instruments
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- weight display indicator 1, record 8, English, weight%20display%20indicator
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any weight display indicator remote from the load receiving element shall have some means of being securely locked in position. 1, record 8, English, - weight%20display%20indicator
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weight display indicator : Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 7. 1, record 8, English, - weight%20display%20indicator
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
- Appareils de mesure
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- élément indicateur de poids
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20indicateur%20de%20poids
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élément indicateur de poids: Spécifications sur les poids et mesures SGM-1, 1990, page 7 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20indicateur%20de%20poids
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-03-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Recording and Control Instrumentation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- total price indicator 1, record 9, English, total%20price%20indicator
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a scale displays a weight value less than zero, the total price indicator shall not display any value and recording elements shall be interlocked to inhibit the recording of negative weight values. 1, record 9, English, - total%20price%20indicator
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
total price indicator: Weights and Measures Specifications SGM-1, 1990, p. 3. 1, record 9, English, - total%20price%20indicator
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de contrôle et d'enregistrement
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de prix total
1, record 9, French, indicateur%20de%20prix%20total
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indicateur de prix total: Spécifications sur les poids et mesures SGM-1, 1990, page 3 1, record 9, French, - indicateur%20de%20prix%20total
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-11-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- self-test device
1, record 10, English, self%2Dtest%20device
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The luggage weight indicator(...) can be adapted to a variety of airport check-in counters. The unit, which uses quick connect plugs, incorporates integrated circuits for high reliability, digital and analog outputs for processing, and a self-test device. 1, record 10, English, - self%2Dtest%20device
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'autovérification 1, record 10, French, dispositif%20d%27autov%C3%A9rification
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système d'affichage du poids des bagages par indicateurs double-face (...) est destiné à équiper les comptoirs d'enregistrement des aérogares. Ses caractéristiques essentielles: (...) haute fiabilité (technologie des circuits intégrés); connexion par prise rapide; sortie numérique BCD et sortie analogique; dispositif d'autovérification incorporé. 1, record 10, French, - dispositif%20d%27autov%C3%A9rification
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1980-09-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- seismic weight
1, record 11, English, seismic%20weight
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the counting accelerometer group consists of a transducer and an indicator(...) The transducer consists of a cylindrical housing enclosing a seismic weight which actuates displacement-sensing switches. 1, record 11, English, - seismic%20weight
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- masse sismométrique 1, record 11, French, masse%20sismom%C3%A9trique
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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