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Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-02-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Domestic Appliances
- Small Household Appliances
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bag-full warning light
1, record 1, English, bag%2Dfull%20warning%20light
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If the bag-full warning light shows before the dust bag is full check for blockages. 2, record 1, English, - bag%2Dfull%20warning%20light
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareillage électrique domestique
- Petits appareils ménagers
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- voyant de sac plein
1, record 1, French, voyant%20de%20sac%20plein
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- voyant de remplissage du sac 2, record 1, French, voyant%20de%20remplissage%20du%20sac
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
REMARQUE : lorsque vous aspirez des cendres, du sable fin, de la chaux, des poussières de ciment ou d'autres substances similaires, les pores du sac se bouchent et le voyant de sac plein s'allume. 1, record 1, French, - voyant%20de%20sac%20plein
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-11-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Insects, Centipedes, Spiders, and Scorpions
- Animal Pests (Crops)
- Grain Growing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- wireworm
1, record 2, English, wireworm
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any of the slender, hard-bodied, wormlike larvae of click beetles that often live underground and attack the roots of crops. 2, record 2, English, - wireworm
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wireworms, which have a life span of up to 10 years, attack all cereal crops, particularly wheat and spring rye. They are most troublesome in light prairie soils. They may often be held in check by periodic summerfallowing and keeping fallow land clean to destroy the food supply of the long-lived larvae. For immediate and effective control, infested fields are sown with seed treated with an insecticide. 3, record 2, English, - wireworm
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The paririe grain wireworm is the most destructive wireworm pest of grain in Western Canada. It prefers annual and perennial grasses. It also attacks potatoes, sugar beets, corn, lettuce, sunflower, canola and onions. 4, record 2, English, - wireworm
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Insectes, mille-pattes, araignées et scorpions
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
- Culture des céréales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- larve de taupin
1, record 2, French, larve%20de%20taupin
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- taupin 2, record 2, French, taupin
correct, masculine noun
- ver fil-de-fer 3, record 2, French, ver%20fil%2Dde%2Dfer
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les taupins, qui peuvent vivre dix ans, attaquent toutes les céréales, en particulier le blé et le seigle de printemps; ils causent surtout des ravages dans les sols légers des Prairies. On peut souvent les tenir en échec en pratiquant régulièrement la jachère d'été et en entretenant les jachères afin de détruire les ressources alimentaires des larves, dont la durée de vie est longue. Comme moyen de lutte immédiat et efficace, on peut ensemencer les terres infestées avec de la semence traitée aux insecticides. 4, record 2, French, - larve%20de%20taupin
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ver fil de fer
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Insectos, ciempiés, arañas y escorpiones
- Animales dañinos para los cultivos
- Cultivo de cereales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- gusano de alambre
1, record 2, Spanish, gusano%20de%20alambre
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-01-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Office Machinery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Batten check
1, record 3, English, Batten%20check
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Cordonnier check 1, record 3, English, Cordonnier%20check
correct
- peek-a-boo check 1, record 3, English, peek%2Da%2Dboo%20check
correct
- sight check 1, record 3, English, sight%20check
correct
- sight-checking 2, record 3, English, sight%2Dchecking
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A check performed by sighting through the holes of two or more aligned punched cards toward a source of light to verity the punching, e. g. to determine if a hole has been punched in a corresponding punch position on all cards in a deck. 1, record 3, English, - Batten%20check
Record 3, Key term(s)
- visual check
- peek a boo check
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mécanographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contrôle visuel de cartes
1, record 3, French, contr%C3%B4le%20visuel%20de%20cartes
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- mirage 1, record 3, French, mirage
correct, masculine noun
- contrôle visuel 2, record 3, French, contr%C3%B4le%20visuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contrôle effectué en inspectant à vue les perforations d'une ou de plusieurs cartes superposées. Ce contrôle a pour but d'assurer que les perforations correspondantes d'une carte à l'autre ont bien été faites. 3, record 3, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20visuel%20de%20cartes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Máquinas de oficina
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- control visual
1, record 3, Spanish, control%20visual
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Técnica de verificación de los agujeros perforados en dos o más tarjetas (fichas), colocándolas unas encima de otras y mirando a través de las combinaciones de perforaciones. 2, record 3, Spanish, - control%20visual
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compressors
- Gas Turbines
- Electric Rotary Machines - Types
- Electrical Appliances and Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- compressor generator
1, record 4, English, compressor%20generator
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Task certification on service inspections and operational checks will be performed on diesel/gas turbine compressor generators, air compressors, air-conditioners, bomb lifts, hydraulic test stands, heaters, and light carts; load check of the diesel generators, starting/charging systems checks, and wheel and tire maintenance. 1, record 4, English, - compressor%20generator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Compresseurs
- Turbines à gaz
- Machines tournantes électriques - types
- Appareillage électrique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- génératrice compresseur
1, record 4, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20compresseur
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-05-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- houndstooth check
1, record 5, English, houndstooth%20check
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- dogstooth check 2, record 5, English, dogstooth%20check
correct
- hound’s tooth 3, record 5, English, hound%26rsquo%3Bs%20tooth
- houndstooth 4, record 5, English, houndstooth
- dog’s tooth 3, record 5, English, dog%26rsquo%3Bs%20tooth
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One of the most easily identifiable checks is the houndstooth or dogstooth check. This weave is produced in a pattern of four light and four dark yarns in both warp and weft. The gun club check is a variation of the houndstooth but using a different colour sequence traditionally on a light coloured ground. 4, record 5, English, - houndstooth%20check
Record 5, Key term(s)
- dogstooth
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pied-de-poule
1, record 5, French, pied%2Dde%2Dpoule
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu d'armure croisée formant une sorte de damier empiétant. 2, record 5, French, - pied%2Dde%2Dpoule
Record 5, Key term(s)
- pied de poule
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-08-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Copyright, Patent and Trademark Law
- Security Devices
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- optical fingerprint
1, record 6, English, optical%20fingerprint
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- digitized product labelling 2, record 6, English, digitized%20product%20labelling
proposal
- digital labelling 2, record 6, English, digital%20labelling
proposal
- optical labelling 2, record 6, English, optical%20labelling
proposal
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a system of identification (based on digitized light patterns) designed to make a product difficult to fake or at least easily distinguishable from knockoffs. 3, record 6, English, - optical%20fingerprint
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Light patterns : A Los Angeles-based company, Light Signatures, Inc., creates its fingerprints by extracting random patterns inherent within the product itself. A computerized processor passes a high-intensity light beam through a paper label to be affixed to merchandise. The processor captures a picture of the tangled web of fibers in the paper, digitizes it and converts it into a number, which is printed on the label. Forgers can copy the numbers on the labels, but they can’t match the code to the fiber pattern. To check suspect goods, a manufacturer sends the labels back to Light Signatures, which compares their optical fingerprints to the numbered images. If the two don’t match, the labels-and probably the goods-are fake. 4, record 6, English, - optical%20fingerprint
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Propriété industrielle et intellectuelle
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- labellisation optique
1, record 6, French, labellisation%20optique
see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- empreinte optique 2, record 6, French, empreinte%20optique
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
labelliser : attribuer un label à un produit. 3, record 6, French, - labellisation%20optique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-05-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- light ship check 1, record 7, English, light%20ship%20check
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- vérification du déplacement lège d'un navire
1, record 7, French, v%C3%A9rification%20du%20d%C3%A9placement%20l%C3%A8ge%20d%27un%20navire
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- vérification du déplacement d'un navire lège 1, record 7, French, v%C3%A9rification%20du%20d%C3%A9placement%20d%27un%20navire%20l%C3%A8ge
feminine noun
- vérification du déplacement d'un navire à l'état lège 1, record 7, French, v%C3%A9rification%20du%20d%C3%A9placement%20d%27un%20navire%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20l%C3%A8ge
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-04-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Design
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- series sample
1, record 8, English, series%20sample
correct, proposal, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
During model making, fabrication of parts brings to light errors in drafting or design.... When models are complete and assembled, they need to be checked over.... This pre-test sample check is a form of nondestructive testing.... After the samples have been inspected and any necessary corrections made, the initial testing begins. 2, record 8, English, - series%20sample
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term proposed from the above context for "model" and from the term "prototype sample" (BREND 1986, p. 89) 1, record 8, English, - series%20sample
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Dessin industriel
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- exemplaire de modèle de série
1, record 8, French, exemplaire%20de%20mod%C3%A8le%20de%20s%C3%A9rie
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque le modèle de présérie est au point, la construction industrialisée de modèles de série (...) peut commencer. Des multitudes d'exemplaires identiques du produit peuvent ainsi être fabriqués. Chacun de ces exemplaires du modèle de série en "état de marche" passe ensuite une certaine période de léthargie (...) en attente d'être vendu (...) 1, record 8, French, - exemplaire%20de%20mod%C3%A8le%20de%20s%C3%A9rie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-03-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- black-out shade
1, record 9, English, black%2Dout%20shade
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- light-darkening shade 2, record 9, English, light%2Ddarkening%20shade
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
...all sources of external light, such as windows, transoms, glass doors, or translucent panels, will need some type of light light-darkening shades or curtains. 2, record 9, English, - black%2Dout%20shade
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Unless the room is equipped with black-out shades, it's a good idea to check the light level before your meeting. 1, record 9, English, - black%2Dout%20shade
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- dispositif occulteur
1, record 9, French, dispositif%20occulteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- dispositif d'occultation 2, record 9, French, dispositif%20d%27occultation
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
occulter : Rendre peu visible (une source lumineuse), en la munissant d'un dispositif dit occulteur qui en canalise les rayons en un faisceau étroit. 1, record 9, French, - dispositif%20occulteur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Tous les locaux d'enseignement (...) devraient être dotés des agencements constituant le minimum indispensable à l'utilisation d'appareils audio-visuels : prises de courant, sellettes, meubles de rangement, dispositif d'occultation (celui-ci pouvant être évité par l'utilisation d'écrans "plein jour"). 2, record 9, French, - dispositif%20occulteur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-10-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Lighting Fixtures
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- check light
1, record 10, English, check%20light
noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Luminaires
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- projecteur de contrôle
1, record 10, French, projecteur%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-01-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
- Thermal Insulation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- draft gauge 1, record 11, English, draft%20gauge
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A few parts of the house deserve particular attention... around doors and windows... where the wood-frame wall meets the masonry... around doors into unheated attic... There is an easy way to tell whether or not any of the above areas need work.... make yourself a draft gauge. All you need is a metal clothes hanger, a plastic sandwich bag(or a piece of light tissue paper), a pair of scissors and two clothes pins. Cut the sandwich bag down each side and wrap one end over the cross-bar of the clothes hanger. Use the clothes pins to fasten the bag to the bar. Check for drafts, on a cold day, in all suspected areas. Hold the gauge steady by the handle of the hanger with the plastic bag close to the suspected areas. If any breeze is coming in, the movement of the plastic will show you where. 1, record 11, English, - draft%20gauge
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
- Isolation thermique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- bisomètre
1, record 11, French, bisom%C3%A8tre
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1980-06-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- circuit continuity
1, record 12, English, circuit%20continuity
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Check circuit continuity by observing warning light operation. 1, record 12, English, - circuit%20continuity
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- continuité de circuit
1, record 12, French, continuit%C3%A9%20de%20circuit
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vérifier la continuité du circuit. 1, record 12, French, - continuit%C3%A9%20de%20circuit
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- starter draw check 1, record 13, English, starter%20draw%20check
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Do a professional-like tune-up on your car with this kit : features include starter draw check, power timing light, flex drive compression tester. 1, record 13, English, - starter%20draw%20check
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- vérificateur de démarreur
1, record 13, French, v%C3%A9rificateur%20de%20d%C3%A9marreur
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif servant à évaluer la puissance du démarreur. 2, record 13, French, - v%C3%A9rificateur%20de%20d%C3%A9marreur
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vérificateur de démarreur qui comprend un voltmètre, un ampère-mètre pour fortes intensités, une résistance variable très robuste, un compte-tours, [...] un vibreur pour vérifier l'induit, une lampe témoin et un robinet de batterie. 1, record 13, French, - v%C3%A9rificateur%20de%20d%C3%A9marreur
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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