TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
GAMMA FERRIC OXIDE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Security Devices
- Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- magnetic sandwich-card
1, record 1, English, magnetic%20sandwich%2Dcard
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An identity card which has been die-cut from three-layer stock. The middle layer is gamma ferric oxide and is magnetized in a pattern of dots. A card reader electronically examines the dot pattern. 2, record 1, English, - magnetic%20sandwich%2Dcard
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carte sandwich magnétique
1, record 1, French, carte%20sandwich%20magn%C3%A9tique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des sandwichs; des sandwiches. 2, record 1, French, - carte%20sandwich%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sandwichs (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006). 3, record 1, French, - carte%20sandwich%20magn%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- backing
1, record 2, English, backing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- tape backing 2, record 2, English, tape%20backing
correct
- tape substrate 3, record 2, English, tape%20substrate
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The plastic base of videotape. 4, record 2, English, - backing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The tape backing, consisting of 0, 001" thick Mylar or acetate, is coated with 0, 004" of a gamma ferric oxide suspended in a binder. Several materials have been used as a backing material for the oxide. Cellophane, paper and PVC were used with varying success but have now been superseded by Mylar(Terylene), polyester and cellulose acetate. 5, record 2, English, - backing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- support de bande
1, record 2, French, support%20de%20bande
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ruban en matière plastique qui supporte la couche magnétique. 2, record 2, French, - support%20de%20bande
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un support en polyester dont l'épaisseur varie de 12 à 16 microns. [...] Le support de bande est [...] enduit d'une couche uniforme de pâte magnétique. Des cylindres, montrant une surface structurée, sont utilisés pour assurer une répartition régulière de l'enduit magnétique. 3, record 2, French, - support%20de%20bande
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-08-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Magnetism
- Computer Memories
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gamma ferric oxide 1, record 3, English, gamma%20ferric%20oxide
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Magnétisme
- Mémoires (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- oxyde gamma ferrique
1, record 3, French, oxyde%20gamma%20ferrique
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Magnetismo
- Memorias (Computadoras)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- óxido férrico gamma
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%B3xido%20f%C3%A9rrico%20gamma
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Óxido utilizado para recubrir las cintas magnéticas con fines de registro. 1, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%B3xido%20f%C3%A9rrico%20gamma
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: