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WRITING SURFACE [26 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- School Equipment
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- whiteboard
1, record 1, English, whiteboard
correct, see observation, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dry-erase board 2, record 1, English, dry%2Derase%20board
correct, noun
- marker board 3, record 1, English, marker%20board
correct, noun
- dry-wipe board 3, record 1, English, dry%2Dwipe%20board
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hard smooth... surface used for writing or drawing on with markers. 4, record 1, English, - whiteboard
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
whiteboard: Dry-erase boards became commonly known as whiteboards, as they originally were only available in the colour white. Modern dry-erase boards are available in white, black, and even made with glass. 5, record 1, English, - whiteboard
Record 1, Key term(s)
- white board
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement scolaires
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tableau blanc
1, record 1, French, tableau%20blanc
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tableau effaçable à sec 2, record 1, French, tableau%20effa%C3%A7able%20%C3%A0%20sec
correct, masculine noun
- tableau à effaçage à sec 3, record 1, French, tableau%20%C3%A0%20effa%C3%A7age%20%C3%A0%20sec
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tableau blanc : Les tableaux effaçables à sec sont communément appelés tableaux blancs, car ils n'étaient à l'origine disponibles que dans la couleur blanche. Les tableaux modernes sont disponibles en blanc, noir et même en verre. 2, record 1, French, - tableau%20blanc
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Material y equipo escolar
- Equipo y artículos de oficina
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pizarra blanca
1, record 1, Spanish, pizarra%20blanca
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pizarra blanca para escribir con marcador y borrar en seco. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pizarra%20blanca
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Writing Instruments
- Art Supplies
- Office Equipment and Supplies
- School Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- penpoint
1, record 2, English, penpoint
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pen point 2, record 2, English, pen%20point
correct
- nib 1, record 2, English, nib
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The pointed end part of a pen, which distributes the ink on the writing surface. 3, record 2, English, - penpoint
Record 2, Key term(s)
- neb
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'écriture
- Matériel d'artistes
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
- Matériel et équipement scolaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pointe
1, record 2, French, pointe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe d'écriture des stylos bille, crayons bille, feutres [...] 1, record 2, French, - pointe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de escritura
- Materiales para artistas
- Equipo y artículos de oficina
- Material y equipo escolar
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- pluma
1, record 2, Spanish, pluma
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chapita metálica acanalada, con un extremo de forma apropiada para ser enchufado en un mango o portaplumas y el otro puntiagudo y hendido, que sirve para escribir con tinta. 1, record 2, Spanish, - pluma
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pluma estilográfica. 1, record 2, Spanish, - pluma
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- School Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- blackboard
1, record 3, English, blackboard
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- chalkboard 1, record 3, English, chalkboard
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large board with a [usually] dark... surface for writing or drawing on with chalk... 1, record 3, English, - blackboard
Record 3, Key term(s)
- chalk board
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Matériel et équipement scolaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tableau à craie
1, record 3, French, tableau%20%C3%A0%20craie
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tableau 2, record 3, French, tableau
correct, masculine noun
- tableau noir 3, record 3, French, tableau%20noir
correct, masculine noun
- tableau vert 4, record 3, French, tableau%20vert
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Panneau (noir à l'origine, vert foncé ou blanc) sur lequel on écrit à la craie [...] dans une salle de classe. 5, record 3, French, - tableau%20%C3%A0%20craie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traditionnellement, le tableau à craie était vert ou noir [...] 6, record 3, French, - tableau%20%C3%A0%20craie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-03-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chalkboard paint
1, record 4, English, chalkboard%20paint
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- blackboard paint 2, record 4, English, blackboard%20paint
correct
- chalk board paint 3, record 4, English, chalk%20board%20paint
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chalkboard paint lets you turn any clean surface into a writing slate and a drawing pad for conventional chalk sticks or chalk markers. 4, record 4, English, - chalkboard%20paint
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This paint [can] be tinted in the color of your choice. 5, record 4, English, - chalkboard%20paint
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- peinture à tableau
1, record 4, French, peinture%20%C3%A0%20tableau
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toujours destinée aux enfants ou aux parents ludiques, la peinture à tableau peut aussi bien s'utiliser pour la cuisine. Appliquée sur tous types de supports (bois, carton, métal, murs...), cette peinture les transforme en tableau à craie. 2, record 4, French, - peinture%20%C3%A0%20tableau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est un mythe de penser que la peinture à tableau est exclusivement noire. [La] peinture à tableau [...] peut être teintée[.] Vous pouvez désormais peindre un mur, un meuble ou tout autre objet de la couleur de votre choix. 3, record 4, French, - peinture%20%C3%A0%20tableau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-03-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Office Furniture
- Antique Furniture (Museums and Heritage)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- drop front
1, record 5, English, drop%20front
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- fall-down front 2, record 5, English, fall%2Ddown%20front
- fallingboard 2, record 5, English, fallingboard
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hinged cover on the front of a desk that may be lowered to provide a surface for writing. 1, record 5, English, - drop%20front
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier de bureau
- Meubles anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- abattant
1, record 5, French, abattant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un meuble qui peut se rabattre pour former tablette. 2, record 5, French, - abattant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Office Furniture
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pedestal
1, record 6, English, pedestal
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Either of the two supports at either end of the writing surface of a [kneehole] desk, usually containing drawers. 2, record 6, English, - pedestal
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier de bureau
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- caisson
1, record 6, French, caisson
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie latérale d'un bureau sur laquelle repose le plateau et qui contient habituellement des tiroirs. 2, record 6, French, - caisson
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- autography
1, record 7, English, autography
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lithographic process by which writing or drawing is transferred from paper to stone or other reproducing surface. 2, record 7, English, - autography
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- autographie
1, record 7, French, autographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé par lequel on transporte sur la pierre lithographique, ou sur toute autre matière, les traits de l'écriture ou du dessin, pour les multiplier par l'impression. 2, record 7, French, - autographie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Litografía, offset y fototipia
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- autografía
1, record 7, Spanish, autograf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento para reproducir documentos fundado en el reporte a una piedra litográfica o a una plancha de cinc de lo escrito o dibujado sobre papel especial con una tinta grasa. 1, record 7, Spanish, - autograf%C3%ADa
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-03-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Paperboard
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- announcement bristol 1, record 8, English, announcement%20bristol
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
announcement: A written or printed notice. 1, record 8, English, - announcement%20bristol
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bristol : cardboard with a smooth surface suitable for writing or printing. 1, record 8, English, - announcement%20bristol
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Carton
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bristol pour faire-part
1, record 8, French, bristol%20pour%20faire%2Dpart
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bristol : Sorte de carton composé d'un certain nombre de feuilles de papier à dessin superposées et collées ensemble. 2, record 8, French, - bristol%20pour%20faire%2Dpart
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
faire-part : Lettre, généralement imprimée, destinée à annoncer à des amis ou à des relations un événement d'ordre familial important. 3, record 8, French, - bristol%20pour%20faire%2Dpart
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-07-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Atomic Physics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- nanolithography
1, record 9, English, nanolithography
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- nanoscale lithography 2, record 9, English, nanoscale%20lithography
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nanolithography with the STM [scanning tunnelling microscope]. ... research on metallic structures with feature sizes smaller than about 100 nm is just beginning. The goal of our group is the production of metallic circuit lines smaller than 100 nm and the investigation of transport and magnetic properties. 3, record 9, English, - nanolithography
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Nanolithography is the art and science of etching, writing, or printing at the microscopic level, where the dimensions of characters are on the order of nanometres. This includes various methods of modifying semiconductor chips at the atomic level for the purpose of fabricating integrated circuits(ICs). Instruments used in nanolithography include the scanning tunnelling microscope(STM) and the atomic force microscope(AFM). Both allow surface viewing in fine detail without necessarily modifying it. Either the STM or the AFM can be used to etch, write, or print on a surface in single-atom dimensions. 4, record 9, English, - nanolithography
Record 9, Key term(s)
- nano-scale lithography
- nano scale lithography
- nano lithography
- nano-lithography
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Physique atomique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- nanolithographie
1, record 9, French, nanolithographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- lithographie à l'échelle nanométrique 2, record 9, French, lithographie%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9chelle%20nanom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique de gravure des circuits intégrés ayant des dimensions très inférieures au micromètre. 3, record 9, French, - nanolithographie
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La nanolithographie permet de fabriquer des circuits électroniques extrêmement denses et d'augmenter ainsi la vitesse de calcul des microprocesseurs et la capacité des mémoires. Alors que les procédés de microlithographie utilisent la lumière visible ou ultraviolette pour projeter l'image du circuit sur le substrat à graver (silicium), la nanolithographie fait appel à un rayonnement de longueur d'onde plus courte (rayons X) ou à un faisceau d'électrons. 3, record 9, French, - nanolithographie
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Nanolithographie stylo à plume. 4, record 9, French, - nanolithographie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Circuitos impresos y microelectrónica
- Física atómica
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanolitografía
1, record 9, Spanish, nanolitograf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- litografía a nanoescala 2, record 9, Spanish, litograf%C3%ADa%20a%20nanoescala%20
correct, feminine noun
- litografía a escala nanométrica 3, record 9, Spanish, litograf%C3%ADa%20a%20escala%20nanom%C3%A9trica
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El desafío desde la ciencia de los materiales implica el mejoramiento de técnicas tales como la nanolitografía, que permite grabar circuitos de pequeña escala sobre sustratos semiconductores [...] 4, record 9, Spanish, - nanolitograf%C3%ADa
Record 10 - internal organization data 2011-09-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Paper Manufacturing Processes
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sizing
1, record 10, English, sizing
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The addition of materials either to the stock(internal sizing) or to the surface of a paper or board(surface sizing), generally in order to increase its surface strength, and its resistance to the penetration and spreading of aqueous liquids, for example writing ink. 2, record 10, English, - sizing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du papier
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- collage
1, record 10, French, collage
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Addition de produits soit dans la pâte (collage dans la masse), soit à la surface du papier ou du carton (collage en surface), afin d'en augmenter la résistance à la pénétration et l'étalement de liquides aqueux, par exemple l'encre d'écriture. 2, record 10, French, - collage
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce terme peut être employé également, par extension, pour les traitements destinés à l'amélioration de la résistance de surface des papiers ou cartons. 2, record 10, French, - collage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-09-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Handwriting Analysis and Cryptography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- ductus
1, record 11, English, ductus
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the smooth sequence of movements the writing tool was pressed against the surface or lifted from it, thereby generating the strokes that make up the letter. The sequential pattern of movements is called ductus, and it defines a characteristic topological structure for each letter of the alphabet. 2, record 11, English, - ductus
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Graphologie et cryptographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- ductus
1, record 11, French, ductus
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En calligraphie [...] ordre précis des traits et des mouvements successifs de la main du copiste pour réaliser les différentes séquences du tracé complet de chaque lettre. 2, record 11, French, - ductus
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2008-02-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Biometrics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- acoustic emission
1, record 12, English, acoustic%20emission
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As a user writes on a paper surface, the movement of the pen tip over the paper fibres generates acoustic emissions that are transmitted in the form of stress waves within the material of a writing block beneath the document being signed. 2, record 12, English, - acoustic%20emission
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acoustic emission: term officially approved by the Security Terminology Committee. 3, record 12, English, - acoustic%20emission
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Biométrie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- émission acoustique
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9mission%20acoustique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'un utilisateur appose sa signature sur une surface de papier, le déplacement de la pointe de la plume sur les fibres de papier produit des signaux acoustiques qui se propagent sous forme d'ondes de contrainte dans le bloc d'écriture au-dessous du document. 2, record 12, French, - %C3%A9mission%20acoustique
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
émission acoustique : terme uniformisé par le Comité de la terminologie de la sécurité. 3, record 12, French, - %C3%A9mission%20acoustique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - external organization data 2006-03-24
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 13
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- head loading zone
1, record 13, English, head%20loading%20zone
correct, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
peripheral area on each magnetic disk surface where heads are positioned to the proper flying height for reading and writing data 1, record 13, English, - head%20loading%20zone
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
head loading zone: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO 2382-12:1988]. 2, record 13, English, - head%20loading%20zone
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 13
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- zone de chargement de têtes
1, record 13, French, zone%20de%20chargement%20de%20t%C3%AAtes
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
zone périphérique de chaque disque magnétique dans laquelle les têtes sont amenées à la distance adéquate de la surface pour permettre la lecture et l'écriture 1, record 13, French, - zone%20de%20chargement%20de%20t%C3%AAtes
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone de chargement de têtes : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO 2382-12:1988]. 2, record 13, French, - zone%20de%20chargement%20de%20t%C3%AAtes
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2005-11-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Computer Memories
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- optical disc storage system 1, record 14, English, optical%20disc%20storage%20system
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- optical disk storage system 2, record 14, English, optical%20disk%20storage%20system
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An optical disc storage system includes an optical disc having a data surface and a transducing element adjacent the data surface. An actuator coupled to the transducing element positions the transducing element relative to the data surface. The system includes a spindle motor and a controller coupled to the transducing element, the actuator and the spindle motor for reading and writing information on the data surface. 1, record 14, English, - optical%20disc%20storage%20system
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Mémoires (Informatique)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- système de conservation sur disques optiques
1, record 14, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20conservation%20sur%20disques%20optiques
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Key term(s)
- système de conservation sur disque optique
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2005-05-27
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Reprography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- hectography
1, record 15, English, hectography
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- hectographic process 2, record 15, English, hectographic%20process
correct
- hectograph process 3, record 15, English, hectograph%20process
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] process for making copies of a letter, memorandum, etc. from a prepared gelatin surface to which the original writing has been transferred. 1, record 15, English, - hectography
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Reprographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- hectographie
1, record 15, French, hectographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé d'obtention de copies (de texte ou de figures) par transfert de l'original sur une surface de gélatine. 2, record 15, French, - hectographie
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-05-22
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- safety paper
1, record 16, English, safety%20paper
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- safety type paper 2, record 16, English, safety%20type%20paper
correct
- security paper 3, record 16, English, security%20paper
correct, standardized
- security type paper 2, record 16, English, security%20type%20paper
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paper used primarily for printing bank cheques and other negotiable and legal documents and specially treated to prevent the erasure or alteration of any writing or printing on its surface. 4, record 16, English, - safety%20paper
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
security paper: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 16, English, - safety%20paper
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- papier de sûreté
1, record 16, French, papier%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- papier de sécurité 2, record 16, French, papier%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- papier infalsifiable 3, record 16, French, papier%20infalsifiable
correct, masculine noun
- papier fiduciaire 4, record 16, French, papier%20fiduciaire
masculine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papier utilisé, entre autres, pour l'impression des billets de banque et qui est spécialement traité afin d'empêcher toute contrefaçon. 5, record 16, French, - papier%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le Cours de formation papetière de Jean Vilars (code : CTD-1) on trouvera le terme «papier fiduciaire» sous l'article 12.3.5. 6, record 16, French, - papier%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
papier de sécurité : terme normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 6, record 16, French, - papier%20de%20s%C3%BBret%C3%A9
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de papel
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- papel de seguridad
1, record 16, Spanish, papel%20de%20seguridad
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2002-11-13
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- sec vidicon tube
1, record 17, English, sec%20vidicon%20tube
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- secondary electron conduction vidicon tube 1, record 17, English, secondary%20electron%20conduction%20vidicon%20tube
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
During writing, the pattern of photoelectrons generated at the photocathode by the input light is imaged onto the target as a halftone potential pattern generated by secondary electrons. Scanning of the target surface by the reading beam may be accomplished either during writing or as a later step. As in other vidicon tubes, capacitive discharge of the target to cathode potential in reading automatically erases the target and leaves it prepared for a new image. 1, record 17, English, - sec%20vidicon%20tube
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- vidicon à émission secondaire
1, record 17, French, vidicon%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9mission%20secondaire
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1998-09-23
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- feathering
1, record 18, English, feathering
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lateral migration of ink on a printing or writing surface. 2, record 18, English, - feathering
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Feathering is caused by poor resistance of the paper to printing, writing or ruling ink; small, feathery lines appear around the design, letter or ruled lines. 3, record 18, English, - feathering
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- bavure
1, record 18, French, bavure
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1998-04-25
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- tablet paper
1, record 19, English, tablet%20paper
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- tablet writing paper 2, record 19, English, tablet%20writing%20paper
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A low grade paper with a good writing surface. It is used for scratchpads and tablets. 3, record 19, English, - tablet%20paper
Record 19, Key term(s)
- pencil tablet paper
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- papier à blocs-notes
1, record 19, French, papier%20%C3%A0%20blocs%2Dnotes
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- papier journal pour blocs 2, record 19, French, papier%20journal%20pour%20blocs
masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papier de peu de qualité, servant à la fabrication des bloc-notes. 1, record 19, French, - papier%20%C3%A0%20blocs%2Dnotes
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1996-10-02
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- reading
1, record 20, English, reading
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a storage tube, the removal of the charges is called reading. 1, record 20, English, - reading
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The operating principle of the storage tube is the building up and retention of charges on an insulating surface(dielectric storage), and the removal of these charges as an electrical signal which can also be used to excite phosphors to form a visual display. The build-up of the charges is called writing, and the removal of the charges is called reading. 1, record 20, English, - reading
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- lecture
1, record 20, French, lecture
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le tube [à mémoire] RAYTHEON une grille à mémoire est utilisée, et le fonctionnement nécessite deux canons opposés à électrons relativement lents. La grille diélectrique commande le passage des électrons, de telle sorte que la lecture de l'information est non destructive. 1, record 20, French, - lecture
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1994-11-10
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Pulp and Paper
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- erasing quality
1, record 21, English, erasing%20quality
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Physical tests for paper .... Surface properties .... erasing quality .... 1, record 21, English, - erasing%20quality
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
erasability : The ability of a sheet of paper to resist scuffing and surface disorientation by the removal of writing with an erasure. 2, record 21, English, - erasing%20quality
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Pâtes et papier
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- résistance à l'effacement
1, record 21, French, r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27effacement
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Type d'essai physique sur les papiers portant sur les propriétés de surface. 2, record 21, French, - r%C3%A9sistance%20%C3%A0%20l%27effacement
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1993-06-03
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Home Furniture
- Antique Furniture (Museums and Heritage)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- secretary
1, record 22, English, secretary
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small writing desk fitted with drawers, one of which can be pulled out and the front lowered to provide a flat writing surface. 2, record 22, English, - secretary
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier domestique
- Meubles anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- secrétaire
1, record 22, French, secr%C3%A9taire
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- table à écrire 2, record 22, French, table%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9crire
feminine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Meuble à tiroirs destiné à ranger des papiers et qui comprend un panneau rabattable servant de table à écrire. 3, record 22, French, - secr%C3%A9taire
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1989-12-18
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Computer Memories
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- recording surface
1, record 23, English, recording%20surface
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Magnetic recording is the technique used to record digital data on disks and tapes. Writing(recording) is accomplished by passing the recording surface on or near a read/write head that discharges an electric impulse onto the surface at the appropriate time. 1, record 23, English, - recording%20surface
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Mémoires (Informatique)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- surface d'enregistrement
1, record 23, French, surface%20d%27enregistrement
correct, feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- couche d'enregistrement 1, record 23, French, couche%20d%27enregistrement
correct, feminine noun
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les mémoires à bulles, (...), la surface d'enregistrement est (...) une couche aimantée continue. 1, record 23, French, - surface%20d%27enregistrement
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1986-03-18
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Furniture (Various)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- lap desk 1, record 24, English, lap%20desk
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of desk which can be opened to form a surface for writing. An antique. 1, record 24, English, - lap%20desk
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier divers
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- secrétaire de voyage
1, record 24, French, secr%C3%A9taire%20de%20voyage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- secrétaire portatif 1, record 24, French, secr%C3%A9taire%20portatif
proposal, masculine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1985-07-16
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Home Furniture
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- tablet-arm chair
1, record 25, English, tablet%2Darm%20chair
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
- tablet chair 1, record 25, English, tablet%20chair
correct
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a chair with the right arm broadened to serve as a writing surface. 1, record 25, English, - tablet%2Darm%20chair
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier domestique
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- siège à accoudoir-tablette
1, record 25, French, si%C3%A8ge%20%C3%A0%20accoudoir%2Dtablette
proposal, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- slide board 1, record 26, English, slide%20board
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
slide boards offered as standard on every pedestal are reversible and may be used as extra writing surface or for storage. 1, record 26, English, - slide%20board
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- tablette-tirette 1, record 26, French, tablette%2Dtirette
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
au-dessus encore [des tiroirs] se trouvent des "tablettes- tirettes", destinées à accroître temporairement la surface du plateau. 1, record 26, French, - tablette%2Dtirette
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
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