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WHISKERS [8 records]

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Record 1 2023-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
  • Mathematics
OBS

The "whiskers" extend on either side of the box to represent the minimum and maximum values in a data set, and the box encloses the first and third quartiles(the IQR [interquartile range]), with a line inside the box representing the median. Very long whiskers suggest possible outliers in the data.

OBS

A box plot gives you a five number summary — the mean, the minimum, the maximum, the first quartile (25%) and the third quartile (75%).

Key term(s)
  • boxplot

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
  • Mathématiques
DEF

Diagramme qui représente une distribution d'une variable statistique qualitative sous la forme d'un rectangle prolongé de deux segments, en mettant en évidence les valeurs maximum et minimum de la distribution, la médiane et les quartiles Q1 et Q3.

Spanish

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Record 2 2020-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fish
Universal entry(ies)
Siluriformes
Latin
Nematognathi
Latin
OBS

Catfish(or catfishes; order Siluriformes or Nematognathi) are a diverse group of ray-finned fish. Named for their prominent barbels, which resemble a cat's whiskers, catfish range in size and behavior...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poissons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Siluriformes
Latin
Nematognathi
Latin
CONT

Les siluriformes forment un ordre regroupant les poissons-chats et les silures, il compte environ le quart des espèces de poissons d'eau douce. Ils sont nommés poissons-chats en référence à leurs barbillons, qui ressemblent aux moustaches d'un chat. Malgré leur nom commun, tous les poissons-chats ne sont pas pourvus de barbillons, les caractéristiques qui classent un poisson dans l'ordre des siluriformes sont, en fait, certaines caractéristiques du crâne et de la vessie natatoire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Peces
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Siluriformes
Latin
Nematognathi
Latin
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Record 3 2016-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Accessories
CONT

Curb feelers or curb finders are springs or wires installed on a vehicle which act as "whiskers" to alert drivers when they are at the right distance from the curb while parking. The devices are fitted low on the body, close to the wheels. As the vehicle approaches the curb, the protruding feelers scrape against the curb, making a noise and alerting the driver in time to avoid damaging the wheels or hubcaps. The feelers are manufactured to be flexible and do not easily break.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accessoires d'automobiles et de bicyclettes

Spanish

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Record 4 2007-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Gemmology
  • Diamond Industry
CONT

Sometimes, girdles have fringes looking like whiskers and hairs. They are appropriately called bearded girdles and can lower the clarity grade of diamonds-especially those of high clarity.

OBS

Numerous hair-like feathers extending from the girdle a short distance into the stone. Usually the result of bruting too quickly, or with too much force.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gemmologie
  • Industrie diamantaire
DEF

Rondiste ébruté d'où partent de très petites plumes vers l'intérieur de la pierre.

CONT

Parfois, les rondis présentent de petites franges qui ressemblent à des «moustaches» ou à des poils, on dit de ces rondis qu'ils sont frangés. Ils peuvent faire baisser le degré de pureté d'un diamant, particulièrement si ce dernier est presque sans défaut.

Spanish

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Record 5 2006-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Slaughterhouses
  • Meats and Meat Industries
CONT

The higher grades of meat are the ones that give the best results because meat must be well covered with an inside and outside layer of fat. Meat on the bone is preferred because of the support the bone gives. During hanging, mold growth called "whiskers" and some discoloration appear on the surface and must be trimmed away before use.

OBS

A packinghouse term for the mold growth that appears on beef carcasses aged for extended periods of time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Abattoirs
  • Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie

Spanish

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Record 6 2003-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metallurgy - General
  • Mineralogy
  • Chemistry
DEF

Single crystals of extremely high strength, often made from alumina and silicon.

CONT

... copper whiskers [are] formed by reduction of copper iodide.

OBS

... whiskers often have unique electrical, magnetic, or surface properties. [The] crystal structure of whiskers is virtually perfect...

OBS

whisker; crystal whisker: terms usually used in the plural.

OBS

whiskers : term standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • whiskers
  • crystal whiskers

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métallurgie générale
  • Minéralogie
  • Chimie
DEF

En métallurgie, filament monocristallin de résistance à la rupture très élevée qui se développe à partir d'une surface métallique [...]

CONT

Les trichites possèdent des propriétés mécaniques [...] exceptionnelles, dues à leur structure de monocristal presque sans défaut permettant d'accéder aux valeurs mécaniques de résistance des cristaux parfaits.

OBS

trichite; barbe; whisker : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel.

OBS

L'usage du terme «whisker» est déconseillé par le Ministère de la défense de la France.

OBS

barbes; trichites : termes normalisés par l'ISO et recommandés par le Ministère de la Défense de la France.

Key term(s)
  • barbes
  • trichites
  • whiskers

Spanish

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Record 7 1991-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cosmetology
DEF

A solution of gum arabic in ether, etc. used as in the theater to attach false hair, whiskers, etc. to the face.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cosmétologie

Spanish

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Record 8 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Phraseology
  • General Vocabulary
CONT

the transport of material from bulk to whiskers

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phraséologie
  • Vocabulaire général

Spanish

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