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Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- casing pressure testing
1, record 1, English, casing%20pressure%20testing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Casing pressure testing is an important part of checking cementing quality. After installing the casing head and connecting the blowout preventer and the blowout preventer line, the pressure resistance check of the casing head seal and the seal pressure test connected with the blowout preventer are required. 1, record 1, English, - casing%20pressure%20testing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- essai sous pression du tubage
1, record 1, French, essai%20sous%20pression%20du%20tubage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque l'exploitant soupçonne qu'il y a usure excessive du tubage, il doit en avertir le délégué et procéder à un essai sous pression du tubage. 1, record 1, French, - essai%20sous%20pression%20du%20tubage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- transverse defect
1, record 2, English, transverse%20defect
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any progressive fracture which occurs in the head of a rail and has a transverse separation, however slight. This general classification is made when the defect is found in track. After the rail is broken for examination, the transverse can be accurately identified as one of the following : transverse fissure, compound fissure, detail fracture from shelling, detail fracture from head check, engine burn fracture, welded burn fracture(see those words). 2, record 2, English, - transverse%20defect
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transverse defect: term officially approved by Canadian Pacific and CN. 3, record 2, English, - transverse%20defect
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- défaut transversal
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9faut%20transversal
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans les défauts (transversaux) du champignon, on trouve les fissurations horizontales transversales, verticales, les empreintes de patinage, etc. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20transversal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défaut transversal : terme uniformisé par le Canadien Pacifique et le CN. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20transversal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- full-body scanner
1, record 3, English, full%2Dbody%20scanner
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- full body scanner 2, record 3, English, full%20body%20scanner
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that creates an image of a person’s naked body through their clothing to look for hidden objects without physically removing their clothes or making physical contact. 3, record 3, English, - full%2Dbody%20scanner
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Full-body scanners are devices used in some airports to ensure that passengers are not carrying prohibited items aboard the aircraft. A passenger stands in front of the scanner with his/her arms extended over the head, with fingers touching. Security personnel review a digital image of the passenger and check for objects that are not permitted aboard the flight. 4, record 3, English, - full%2Dbody%20scanner
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- scanner corporel
1, record 3, French, scanner%20corporel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- scanneur corporel 2, record 3, French, scanneur%20corporel
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certains aéroports utilisent le scanner corporel pour vérifier que les passagers ne transportent pas d'articles interdits à bord de l'avion. Le passager entre dans le scanner et s'y tient debout, gardant les bras au-dessus de la tête et se touchant le bout des doigts. Le personnel de sécurité examine l'image numérisée du passager pour vérifier qu'il ne transporte pas d'articles interdits. 3, record 3, French, - scanner%20corporel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-12-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- half seat
1, record 4, English, half%20seat
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- half-seat 2, record 4, English, half%2Dseat
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... at rising trot you’ll spend half of your time in a full seat-balanced over your feet, with your legs AND your crotch and seatbones in contact with the horse. You’ll spend the other half of your time in a half-seat, with your crotch and seatbones OUT of the saddle. Rising to the trot means alternating rhythmically between full seat and half-seat(three-point and two-point).... Your half-seat will be easy if your stirrups are the correct length, and impossible if they aren’t-so DO check this before you begin! When you ride in a half-seat, your legs should be relaxed, KNEES BENT, your heels low, your head up with eyes looking forward, and your hands forward holding the mane or a neckstrap(essential to helping you learn to keep your balance without hurting your horse's mouth). 3, record 4, English, - half%20seat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Western riding, this means rising up out of the saddle with the weight in the stirrups. In English riding, the term may mean lightening the seat by pushing more weight down into the heel and slightly inclining the body forward (but not so far that the rider is in a two-point, or jumping, position), or a position used for the hand-gallop, a speed faster than canter. 4, record 4, English, - half%20seat
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- demi-assiette
1, record 4, French, demi%2Dassiette
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 2005-06-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dirty play
1, record 5, English, dirty%20play
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dirty play has always been a part of hockey and you have to battle through it and try to make the best of it. 2, record 5, English, - dirty%20play
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
"The initial check was fine--I haven’t seen the replay--but when he hit me the second time when I was on my knees, when he drove me head into the boards, I mean that's a dirty play, plain and simple. " 3, record 5, English, - dirty%20play
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
The key to Carleton’s improved play has been, depending on where your allegiance lies, aggressiveness (or "dirty" play). They make up in high sticks, interference and half-checks what they lack in playmaking and scoring ability. 4, record 5, English, - dirty%20play
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- jeu illicite
1, record 5, French, jeu%20illicite
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'accident est survenu dans des circonstances imprévisibles, sans brutalité ni par une action de jeu illicite. 1, record 5, French, - jeu%20illicite
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-07-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- facet plane
1, record 6, English, facet%20plane
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The plane of a facet of an object (as of a cube). 2, record 6, English, - facet%20plane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Maintain the dop at the correct angle, index and polishing direction :... d) balance the tang to ensure that its vertical axis is perpendicular to the scaife :check the level of the tang by using a : dial indicator; spirit level; facet plane(ensure that the contact area on the facet plane is parallel to the scaife plane in all head positions of the tang)... 3, record 6, English, - facet%20plane
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- plan de facette
1, record 6, French, plan%20de%20facette
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-06-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- straightedge 1, record 7, English, straightedge
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A straightedge is used frequently to check the trueness of a surface. For example, a cylinder head is being checked for warpage with a straightedge and the amount of warpage is measured by means of a feeler gauge. 1, record 7, English, - straightedge
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- règle d'ajusteur
1, record 7, French, r%C3%A8gle%20d%27ajusteur
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barreau d'acier de section rectangulaire parfaitement rectiligne et usiné avec grande précision qui permet de vérifier la rectitude d'une pièce, de contrôler si une surface est bien plane. 1, record 7, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20d%27ajusteur
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-09-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hang-up area
1, record 8, English, hang%2Dup%20area
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Problem : Streaks in parison. Probable causes : Contamination from "hang-up" in equipment, melt overheated and degrading material. Correction : Clean die head; if condition repeats with clean system, check flow channels for hang-up areas; check for hot spots. 1, record 8, English, - hang%2Dup%20area
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- zone de blocage
1, record 8, French, zone%20de%20blocage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-09-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Manufacturing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- flow channel
1, record 9, English, flow%20channel
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Problem : Streaks in parison. Probable causes : Contamination from "hang-up" in equipment, melt overheated and degrading material. Correction : Clean die head; if condition repeats with clean system, check flow channels for hang-up areas; check for hot spots. 2, record 9, English, - flow%20channel
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Plasturgie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- canal d'écoulement
1, record 9, French, canal%20d%27%C3%A9coulement
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- oil control plug
1, record 10, English, oil%20control%20plug
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Oil control plugs with check valves prevent the oil in the cylinder head assemblies from draining back to the oil pan when the engine is stopped to ensure that sufficient oil remains in the head gallery and hydraulic lash adjusters when the engine is restarted. 1, record 10, English, - oil%20control%20plug
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bouchon anti-refoulement
1, record 10, French, bouchon%20anti%2Drefoulement
correct, 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 1992-02-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- detail fracture
1, record 11, English, detail%20fracture
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(from head check or from shelling). 1, record 11, English, - detail%20fracture
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(rail defect). 1, record 11, English, - detail%20fracture
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Term(s) officially approved by CP Rail. 2, record 11, English, - detail%20fracture
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fissure de fatigue
1, record 11, French, fissure%20de%20fatigue
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- rupture de fatigue 1, record 11, French, rupture%20de%20fatigue
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(causée par des criques du champignon ou par le shelling). 1, record 11, French, - fissure%20de%20fatigue
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(défaut de rail). 1, record 11, French, - fissure%20de%20fatigue
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail. 2, record 11, French, - fissure%20de%20fatigue
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-02-03
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cushion 1, record 12, English, cushion
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Internal deceleration normally is achieved with built-in cushions; the length of the cushion sets the fraction of the stroke in which cylinder speed can be controlled. Cushions can be, and usually are, built into both the cap and head ends of a cylinder. A cushioned cylinder... consists of a spear(on either or both sides of the piston), a mating cavity in the appropriate cylinder end to receive the spear, a needle valve to adjust cushioning speed and a check valve for quick start-up when the cylinder reverses its direction of travel and moves away from the cushion. 1, record 12, English, - cushion
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- amortisseur de fin de course
1, record 12, French, amortisseur%20de%20fin%20de%20course
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les vérins hydrauliques peuvent être dotés d'amortisseurs de fin de course, côté fond, ou [...] des deux côtés à la fois. [...] ces amortisseurs de fin de course sont souvent constitués d'un piston plongeur conique qui en pénétrant dans l'orifice d'alimentation l'obstrue progressivement, limitant ainsi le débit de fuite qui ne peut plus s'écouler que par un petit orifice calibré percé dans le couvercle. Le débit de fuite limitant la vitesse de déplacement du piston durant la course d'amortissement est alors déterminé par la section de ce petit orifice. Ce petit orifice peut aussi être réglable. Dans ce cas, il comporte un pointeau réglable qui permet de déterminer la valeur de la vitesse finale à imposer au piston. Le couvercle est aussi percé d'un second orifice équipé d'un clapet anti-retour permettant l'alimentation sans restriction lors de l'inversion du sens de déplacement de sorte que le piston ne soit pas freiné au démarrage. 1, record 12, French, - amortisseur%20de%20fin%20de%20course
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-09-14
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Fire Prevention
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- fire check head 1, record 13, English, fire%20check%20head
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
waste receptacle complete with fire check head. 1, record 13, English, - fire%20check%20head
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Prévention des incendies
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- collet anti-feu
1, record 13, French, collet%20anti%2Dfeu
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-09-25
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- stop bolt
1, record 14, English, stop%20bolt
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- stopbolt 2, record 14, English, stopbolt
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER CONTROL SYSTEM... Check that top of stop bolt head is 3/4" from face of arm,... Adjust stop bolt as required. 3, record 14, English, - stop%20bolt
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Extend flap track stopbolt until bolt just contacts landing gear side brace. Extend bolt and additional 1/2 to 1 turn to preload flap. 2, record 14, English, - stop%20bolt
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Boulon qui joue le rôle d’une butée. 4, record 14, English, - stop%20bolt
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- boulon d'arrêt
1, record 14, French, boulon%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- boulon de butée 1, record 14, French, boulon%20de%20but%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boulon d'arrêt; boulon de butée : termes acceptés par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 2, record 14, French, - boulon%20d%27arr%C3%AAt
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-06-25
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Geophysics
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- waste discharge orifice
1, record 15, English, waste%20discharge%20orifice
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Water carry-over into the mains could be due to too small a waste discharge orifice coupled with a sticking ball check valve, or by the failure of the high level spill device in the head tank of a hot water transmission system. 1, record 15, English, - waste%20discharge%20orifice
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Géophysique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- orifice d'évacuation en décharge
1, record 15, French, orifice%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20en%20d%C3%A9charge
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1984-06-01
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- head check 1, record 16, English, head%20check
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- gage crack 1, record 16, English, gage%20crack
- gauge crack 1, record 16, English, gauge%20crack
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
transverse surface cracks on the gage corner of rails resulting from cold working of surface metal. (RDMA 64, p. 31) 1, record 16, English, - head%20check
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rail defect. 1, record 16, English, - head%20check
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- crique du champignon
1, record 16, French, crique%20du%20champignon
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CPEN 80. 1, record 16, French, - crique%20du%20champignon
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 16, French, - crique%20du%20champignon
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- maximum clogging 1, record 17, English, maximum%20clogging
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the loss of head is taken as a criterion, and washing is carried out as soon as it reaches a certain limit, incorrectly called maximum clogging. In fact, this loss of head depends on both clogging and flow. This method permits a check to be kept upon the clogging of the filter only if the flow is constant. 1, record 17, English, - maximum%20clogging
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Traitement des eaux
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- encrassement maximal
1, record 17, French, encrassement%20maximal
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] on se base sur la perte de charge et on procède au lavage dès qu'elle atteint une certaine limite, improprement appelée encrassement maximal. En réalité, cette perte de charge dépend à la fois de l'encrassement et du débit. Ce moyen ne permet d'apprécier l'encrassement du filtre que si l'on travaille à débit constant. 1, record 17, French, - encrassement%20maximal
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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