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DEPLETED ZONE [4 records]

Record 1 2017-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
CONT

The core of a nuclear reactor comprises a central fuel zone, in which a fissile material normally constituted by a [mix] of enriched uranium oxide and plutonium oxide. This fuel zone is completely surrounded by a covering of fertile material normally constituted by depleted uranium oxide. In practice, this structure is obtained by juxtaposing vertical assemblies having a hexagonal section. Each of these assemblies comprises an outer tubular envelope, in which is placed a group or bundle of needles, each containing a pile of fissile and/or fertile material pellets.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
CONT

[...] le cœur d'un réacteur est constitué d'assemblages verticaux de section hexagonale ou carrée. Chacun de ces assemblages comprend un faisceau d'aiguilles combustibles ou «éléments combustibles» contenant chacun un empilement de pastilles du matériau à base d'actinide. Le réfrigérant (sodium ou eau) circule autour de chaque élément combustible.

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
DEF

A conglomeration of vacancies at the centre of a displacement spike.

OBS

depleted zone : term relating to materials science.

OBS

depleted zone : term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique nucléaire
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
DEF

Conglomérat de lacunes au centre d'une zone de déplacements.

OBS

zone appauvrie : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 3 2001-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Drilling
  • Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
DEF

A bridge plug or cement plug placed near the bottom of the hole to shut off a depleted, water-producing, or unproductive zone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forage des puits de pétrole
  • Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)

Spanish

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Record 4 1997-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
  • Parks and Botanical Gardens
DEF

In a national marine conservation area, a zone protecting habitats deemed critical to the survival and maintenance of depleted, threatened, endangered or vulnerable species, or habitats of more common species and communities that are particularly sensitive to human disturbances; it also protects unique or the best examples of a natural feature that deserve special preservation.

OBS

Terms used by Parks Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aménagement du territoire
  • Parcs et jardins botaniques
DEF

Dans une aire marine nationale de conservation, zone qui protège des habitats jugés essentiels pour la survie et le maintien d'espèces en déclin, menacées, en voie de disparition ou vulnérables, ou des habitats d'espèces plus communes, ou des communautés particulièrement vulnérables à l'activité humaine; cette zone protège également des exemples uniques ou exceptionnels d'éléments naturels qui requièrent une préservation spéciale.

OBS

Termes en usage à Parcs Canada.

Spanish

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