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HARD ENERGY [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Ecosystems
- Forestry Operations
- Animal Feed (Agric.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hard mast
1, record 1, English, hard%20mast
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hard mast consists of hard-shelled seeds that have a relatively long "shelf life" and are typically high in fat, carbohydrates, and protein. These characteristics make them a food source that is both high in energy content and available well into the winter months. 2, record 1, English, - hard%20mast
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fruits, nuts, and seeds of woody plants are called mast when referring to their use by wildlife for food. Hard mast refers to nuts and seed and soft mast refers to fruits and berries. 3, record 1, English, - hard%20mast
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Écosystèmes
- Exploitation forestière
- Alimentation des animaux (Agric.)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fruits secs de la paisson
1, record 1, French, fruits%20secs%20de%20la%20paisson
proposal, plural masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Agriculture - General
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers
1, record 2, English, Ontario%20Greenhouse%20Vegetable%20Growers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OGVG 2, record 2, English, OGVG
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers(OGVG) is a not-for-profit organization, formed in 1967, representing approximately 220 members who grow greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers on over 2, 500 acres in Ontario, Canada. OGVG is regulated under the Farm Products Marketing Act(FPMA).... Areas of focus include research, food safety, energy, environment, market performance and marketing.... In addition, OGVG works hard to promote and connect its growers with government agencies, consumers, retailers and food service operators across North America through various government lobbing events, research, marketing initiatives, trade shows and community activities. As a whole, OGVG strives to support the Ontario greenhouse vegetable sector and its growers, however possible, to ensure success for today, sustainability for tomorrow, and fresh, nutritious, quality produce for all. 3, record 2, English, - Ontario%20Greenhouse%20Vegetable%20Growers
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Agriculture - Généralités
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers
1, record 2, French, Ontario%20Greenhouse%20Vegetable%20Growers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OGVG 2, record 2, French, OGVG
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Respiratory System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- metabolic cart
1, record 3, English, metabolic%20cart
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Caloric requirements can be measured using a metabolic cart. The metabolic cart measures the patient’s oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production at rest. 2, record 3, English, - metabolic%20cart
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Metabolic carts are computerized instruments [that are mounted on a cart and] used to measure metabolic energy expenditure as well as cardiovascular and respiratory function at rest or during exercise.... The uniqueness of a metabolic cart is that, given the appropriate software, stand alone gas analyzers and airflow measurement devices can be integrated with a computer..., color monitor and printer. Peripheral analog input channels allow connection of external devices such as cycle ergometers, treadmills, pulse oximeters, blood pressure monitors and heart rate monitors.... the user can select or configure the cardiovascular, pulmonary and metabolic parameters for simultaneous display in a real time graphic, numeric or hard copy format. 3, record 3, English, - metabolic%20cart
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chariot métabolique
1, record 3, French, chariot%20m%C3%A9tabolique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On mesure directement les dépenses énergétiques d'un patient au moyen d'un chariot métabolique, en mesurant la quantité d'oxygène et de CO2 expirées. La consommation d'oxygène (VO2) et la production de CO2 (VCO2) sont ainsi estimées et la dépense énergétique calculée [...] 1, record 3, French, - chariot%20m%C3%A9tabolique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-06-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Disabled Sports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ski leg
1, record 4, English, ski%20leg
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- prosthetic ski leg 2, record 4, English, prosthetic%20ski%20leg
correct
- artificial ski leg 3, record 4, English, artificial%20ski%20leg
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Custom ski leg with knee joints - a ski leg with two knee joints was designed for an above-knee skier. One knee joint was for walking, and the other for skiing. When the leg is used for skiing, the upper knee joint is locked and the lower knee joint is used - controlled by a compression spring - as it keeps the leg in the flexed position required for skiing. With the amputee’s weight on the coil spring, the ski knee can flex as the amputee goes down the hill but will not collapse and buckle. An adjustable ankle to permit the foot to flex to keep the ski parallel to the hill when going down the slopes was also incorporated. 4, record 4, English, - ski%20leg
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Martin's ski leg is an ecto-skeletal unit designed to transmit all the energy from the leg into a conventional ski boot and to take advantage of the boot's engineering. The design has a hard block ankle and no energy storage so leaning into a turn allows pressure to be exerted on the inside or outside edge of the ski. 5, record 4, English, - ski%20leg
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Ski Info ... Equipment used: prosthetic ski leg, 2 skis and poles... 6, record 4, English, - ski%20leg
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Designed to be attached to a stump and to fit ski bindings. 3, record 4, English, - ski%20leg
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports adaptés
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- jambe de ski
1, record 4, French, jambe%20de%20ski
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- prothèse de ski 2, record 4, French, proth%C3%A8se%20de%20ski
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La jambe exosquelettique (creuse) avec bloc de liaison pyramidal forme aussi la jambe de ski idéale. La cheville Activankle montée sur un pied Symes pivote au même endroit que la cheville humaine. La jambe creuse rigide transfert solidement l’énergie sur la langue de la botte de ski. Le système pyramidal permet un alignement facile et l’adaptateur rotatif donnera l’angle horizontal légèrement fermé qu’exigent les skis. 3, record 4, French, - jambe%20de%20ski
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La prothèse de ski s'attache au moignon et s'insère dans les fixations de ski. 2, record 4, French, - jambe%20de%20ski
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-03-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aerobic
1, record 5, English, aerobic
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Designating or involving exercise, such as running or swimming, that conditions the heart and lungs by increasing the efficiency of oxygen intake by the body. 2, record 5, English, - aerobic
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aerobic exercise is any extended activity that makes you breathe hard while using the large muscle groups at a regular, even pace. Aerobic activities help make your heart stronger and more efficient. During the early part of exercise, your body uses stored carbohydrate and circulating fatty acids(the building blocks of fat molecules) for energy. 3, record 5, English, - aerobic
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aérobique
1, record 5, French, a%C3%A9robique
correct, adjective
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit des exercices qui facilitent l'oxygénation des poumons et le bon fonctionnement du système cardio-vasculaire. 2, record 5, French, - a%C3%A9robique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ainsi, un exercice aérobique d'une vingtaine de minutes réduit la pression artérielle de repos de 5 à 7 mm, et ce jusqu'à 22 heures après la fin de l'exercice. 3, record 5, French, - a%C3%A9robique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-11-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Utilization (Oil and Natural Gas)
- Compressed and Liquefied Gas (Petroleum)
- Hydroelectric Power Stations
- Pollution (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hard energy
1, record 6, English, hard%20energy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Though a short article like Mr. King's cannot hope to do what took me [Lovins] 32 high-density pages-explaining, for example, what soft technologies are or why soft and hard energy paths are exclusive-it will, I hope, encourage your readers to explore some provocative ideas in a journal they might not ordinarily read. 2, record 6, English, - hard%20energy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation commerciale (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
- Gaz de pétrole comprimés et liquéfiés
- Centrales hydro-électriques
- Pollution (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- énergie dure
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9nergie%20dure
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Énergie polluante. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20dure
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La capacité d'isolation thermique de l'enveloppe est fortement accrue et aux «énergies dures» (pétrole, gaz naturel, électricité), toujours coûteuses, sont substituées les «énergies douces» (soleil, vent, gaz biologique) pratiquement gratuites. 3, record 6, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20dure
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Explotación comercial (Petróleo y gas natural)
- Gas de petróleo comprimido y licuado
- Centrales hidroeléctricas
- Contaminación (Generalidades)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- energía dura
1, record 6, Spanish, energ%C3%ADa%20dura
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energía sucia. 1, record 6, Spanish, - energ%C3%ADa%20dura
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-05-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Solid Fossil Fuels
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- coal equivalent
1, record 7, English, coal%20equivalent
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- hard-coal equivalent 2, record 7, English, hard%2Dcoal%20equivalent
- hard coal energy equivalent unit 3, record 7, English, hard%20coal%20energy%20equivalent%20unit
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Combustibles fossiles solides
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- équivalent en charbon
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9quivalent%20en%20charbon
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- équivalent charbon 1, record 7, French, %C3%A9quivalent%20charbon
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- équivalent-charbon
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Combustibles fósiles sólidos
- Química
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- equivalente en carbón
1, record 7, Spanish, equivalente%20en%20carb%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- equivalente en carbón mineral 1, record 7, Spanish, equivalente%20en%20carb%C3%B3n%20mineral
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-10-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Peace-Keeping Operations
- Arms Control
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- decoupling factor
1, record 8, English, decoupling%20factor
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The degree of dampening of the seismic energy of an explosion transmitted to the surrounding rocks in the case of cavity decoupling; e. g. a decoupling factor of 100 means that a fully decoupled 10 kt explosion would generate seismic signals about 100 times smaller than the same explosion close-coupled in hard rock, leading to a(erroneous) yield estimate of only 100 tons(SIPRI 88, p. 165, p. 211). 1, record 8, English, - decoupling%20factor
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
- Contrôle des armements
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- facteur de découplage
1, record 8, French, facteur%20de%20d%C3%A9couplage
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
facteur de découplage des signaux engendrés par des explosions (Fascicule no 2, New York, 1990) 1, record 8, French, - facteur%20de%20d%C3%A9couplage
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproduit du lexique «Disarmament and Peace Keeping/Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 2, record 8, French, - facteur%20de%20d%C3%A9couplage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-04-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Calorimetry
- Econometrics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tonne of coal equivalent
1, record 9, English, tonne%20of%20coal%20equivalent
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- tece 2, record 9, English, tece
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- standard coal equivalent 2, record 9, English, standard%20coal%20equivalent
correct
- ton of coal equivalent 2, record 9, English, ton%20of%20coal%20equivalent
correct
- tce 2, record 9, English, tce
correct
- tce 2, record 9, English, tce
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A common unit employed to enable oil, gas, nuclear and hydroelectricity, hard coal, brown coal and other forms of energy to be directly compared from the point of view of their fuel value; conversion of fuels to their coal equivalents depends mainly, but not necessarily exclusively, on their calorific value. 2, record 9, English, - tonne%20of%20coal%20equivalent
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Calorimétrie
- Économétrie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tonne équivalent charbon
1, record 9, French, tonne%20%C3%A9quivalent%20charbon
correct, feminine noun, invariable
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- tec 1, record 9, French, tec
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- tonne d'équivalent charbon 2, record 9, French, tonne%20d%27%C3%A9quivalent%20charbon
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité employée en science économique pour comparer les quantités d'énergie provenant du charbon, du pétrole, du gaz naturel, de l'électricité. 1, record 9, French, - tonne%20%C3%A9quivalent%20charbon
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une tonne de charbon équivaut à environ 7500 kWh mais, pour tenir compte du rendement des centrales thermiques qui est de l'ordre de 40 %, on écrit généralement 1 tec=3000 kWh. 1, record 9, French, - tonne%20%C3%A9quivalent%20charbon
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Calorimetría
- Econometría
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- tonelada de equivalente en carbón
1, record 9, Spanish, tonelada%20de%20equivalente%20en%20carb%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-11-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- gradient descent
1, record 10, English, gradient%20descent
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The situation where the system always moves downward in the energy function. 2, record 10, English, - gradient%20descent
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One standard optimization technique is to use gradient descent : The values of the variables in the problem are modified in whatever direction reduces the cost function(energy). For hard problems, gradient descent gets stuck at local minima that are not globally optimal. 3, record 10, English, - gradient%20descent
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- descente de gradient
1, record 10, French, descente%20de%20gradient
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La surface de la fonction d'erreur présente des caractéristiques peu satisfaisantes pour effectuer une descente de gradient : minima locaux, qui empêchent la convergence de l'algorithme, plateaux où les pentes sont très faibles, etc. 1, record 10, French, - descente%20de%20gradient
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-11-30
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sleep
1, record 11, English, sleep
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a state of activity of a portable computer that shuts down the screen and hard disc to conserve energy but continues to power the memory, preventing the loss of work 1, record 11, English, - sleep
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Wall Street Journal Supplement of 921116. 2, record 11, English, - sleep
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- veille
1, record 11, French, veille
proposal, feminine 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 1982-08-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Deep Foundations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- center of driving resistance
1, record 12, English, center%20of%20driving%20resistance
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stresses in the critical parts of the pile, such as the tip, the center of driving resistance, or at tops of hard strata, should be computed by dividing the ultimate driving resistance corresponding to the applied energy and set by the net area of the pile at that point. 1, record 12, English, - center%20of%20driving%20resistance
Record 12, Key term(s)
- centre of driving resistance
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Fondations profondes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- centre de résistance au battage 1, record 12, French, centre%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20battage
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les contraintes aux points critiques tels que la pointe, le centre de résistance au battage ou au niveau de la partie supérieure d'une couche dure, peuvent être évaluées en divisant la résistance au battage maximale correspondant à l'énergie appliquée par la section réelle du pieu au niveau considéré. 1, record 12, French, - centre%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20au%20battage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-03-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Missiles and Rockets
- Energy (Physics)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- muzzle energy 1, record 13, English, muzzle%20energy
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No person shall take or kill seals in the Gulf Area or Front Area by any means other than by... b) a rifle firing only centre fire cartridges not made with metal cased hard point bullets with... a muzzle energy of not less than 1, 100 foot pounds;... 1, record 13, English, - muzzle%20energy
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
See Consolidated Regulations of Canada (C.R.C.), 1978, chapter 833, 15(1) 2, record 13, English, - muzzle%20energy
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Missiles et roquettes
- Énergie (Physique)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- énergie à la bouche
1, record 13, French, %C3%A9nergie%20%C3%A0%20la%20bouche
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir la Codification des règlements du Canada (C.R.C.), 1978, chapitre 833, 15(1) 2, record 13, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20%C3%A0%20la%20bouche
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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