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Record 1 2018-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Cardiovascular System
CONT

A tilt table test is used to evaluate the cause of unexplained fainting(syncope).... For a tilt table test, you begin by lying flat on a table. Straps are put around your body to hold you in place. After about 15 minutes of lying flat, the table is quickly tilted to raise your body to a head-up position-simulating a change in position from lying down to standing up. The table will then remain upright for up to 45 minutes, while your heart rate and blood pressure are monitored. This allows doctors to evaluate your body's cardiovascular response to the change in position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Système cardio-vasculaire
CONT

Le test d'inclinaison est réalisé en cas de suspicion de syncope neurocardiogénique et en cas de syncope inexpliquée (notamment en l'absence de cardiopathie ou après [l']élimination d'une cause cardiaque). [...] Cet examen est réalisé sur une table basculante avec support pour les pieds et contention thoracique pour empêcher le patient de tomber, dans une ambiance calme semi-obscure.

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding
  • Water Transport
CONT

The purpose of the WTPV [watertight pressure vessel] is to securely hold the OBM [out board motors](and its associated RA [restraining arrangements]) for use with the selected small boat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions navales
  • Transport par eau

Spanish

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Record 3 2017-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

A test increasing intrathecal pressure which may produce pain in the cervical spine or back if an intraspinal tumor or a herniated disc is present. The pain may radiate in a dermatome distribution. To perform the Vasalva test, the patient is asked to hold his breath and bear down as if he were moving his bowels.

Key term(s)
  • Valsalva manoeuvre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Manœuvre augmentant la pression intra-abdominale. On demande au patient de retenir son souffle et de forcer comme pour aller à la selle, ce qui entraîne une douleur dans la région cervicale ou lombaire en présence d'une affection intrarachidienne (tumeur, hernie discale).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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Record 4 2017-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

A maneuver used to detect intrathecal or extrathecal pathology(herniated disc), or pathologic pressure on the theca(wrapping of the cord) : the patient, lying supine on the examining table, raises his extended legs to a position about two inches from the table. This maneuver stretches the iliopsoas muscle and anterior abdominal muscles, and increases intrathecal pressure. The test is positive if the patient cannot hold the position, cannot lift his legs at all, or experiences pain as he attempts the maneuver.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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Record 5 2017-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Acupuncture
CONT

Tonifying ...: To tonify QI at a pressure point apply stationnary pressure with your thumb or fingertip perpendicular to the point ... In some treatments, tonifying with your elbow or your thumbnail is recommended, to apply firmer pressure.

CONT

Tonifying is the mots fundamental technique,... apply pressure gradually and hold without any movement for several minutes at a time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acupuncture
DEF

Pression du doigt sur les points d'acupuncture dans le sens de l'aiguille d'une montre et centripète.

OBS

À l'aide de la pulpe du pouce, vous appuyez fortement sur le point, puis vous relâchez d'un trait. Vous répétez cette manœuvre plusieurs fois de suite.

Spanish

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Record 6 2017-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Pipes and Fittings
DEF

[The] filling [of] a pipeline or tank with water underpressure to test for tensile strength, its ability to hold a certain pressure without rupturing. Water is used for testing because it is non-compressible so if the pipe or tank does rupture there is no potentially dangerous expansion of the water as would be the case if a gas under very high pressure were used.

DEF

A test to prove soundness and resistance to leakage of tube and pipe under internal water pressure.

OBS

hydrostatic test: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
DEF

Essai pour vérifier la solidité et les propriétés hermétiques des tubes et tuyaux, sous pression interne d'eau.

CONT

L'épreuve hydraulique est réalisée en une ou plusieurs sections. Le C.P.S. [cahier des prescriptions spéciales] indique les pressions maximales et minimales à obtenir le long du tracé ainsi que la durée de l'épreuve; pour un gazoduc, l'épreuve consiste à maintenir la pression par pompage si nécessaire; pour un oléoduc, l'épreuve consiste à vérifier la résistance et l'étanchéité en contrôlant que la pression reste constante, compte tenu de la température de l'eau.

CONT

Chaque tube doit être soumis à un essai hydraulique maintenu pendant une durée minimale de 6 secondes.

OBS

épreuve hydraulique; essai hydrostatique : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
  • Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
  • Tuberías y accesorios
DEF

Ensayo de fuerza y resistencia a la fuga de recipientes, tubos u otros equipos huecos, mediante la compresión interna con un líquido de ensayo.

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Record 7 2017-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cycling
  • Motorized Sports
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
DEF

An airtight tube of rubber placed inside the casing of a pneumatic tire to hold air under pressure.

OBS

inner tube: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick).

Key term(s)
  • tire tube
  • tire inner tube
  • tyre tube
  • tyre inner tube

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cyclisme
  • Sports motorisés
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
DEF

Tube circulaire gonflé d'air, partie intérieure d'un pneumatique.

OBS

chambre à air : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ciclismo
  • Deportes motorizados
  • Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
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Record 8 2016-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
CONT

The entry from the intermediate pressure hose into the second stage is sealed with a spring-loaded valve. The spring is just strong enough to hold back the intermediate pressure. The valve is also connected to a lever that touches the membrane of the second stage. When a diver inhales, the membrane is pulled inward. This action pushes the lever down. The movement of the lever opens the valve and air can flow into the second stage. When the diver stops inhaling, the membrane moves back to its original position and the second stage valve can close again.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
CONT

Deuxième étage – [...] le rôle est de réduire davantage la pression jusqu'à ce qu'elle corresponde à la pression ambiante, ce qui permet de respirer sans efforts.

Spanish

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Record 9 2016-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
  • Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
  • Heating
DEF

A device used in some vapor-steam heating systems to return condensation to the boiler under varying pressure conditions of operation up to the working limit of the boiler.

CONT

Boiler Return Trap or Alternating Receiver. This type of trap is used to return condensate to a low pressure boiler. The boiler return trap does not hold steam as do other types, but is an adaptation of the lifting trap. It is used in conjunction with a boiler to prevent flooding return mains when excess pressure prevents condensate from returning to the boiler by gravity. The boiler trap collects condensate and equalizes the boiler and trap pressure, enabling the condensate in the trap to flow back to the boiler by gravity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
  • Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
  • Chauffage

Spanish

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Record 10 2016-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
DEF

Pressure on the material in a mould cavity during the pressure hold period of the moulding process, measured centrally near the gate or the inner surface of the cavity.

OBS

cavity pressure at hold : term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
DEF

Pression du matériau dans l'empreinte d'un moule durant la période de maintien de pression du procédé de moulage, mesurée centralement au voisinage de l'entrée ou de la surface interne de l'empreinte.

OBS

pression de l'empreinte au maintien : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 11 2014-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Market Prices
CONT

Pressure to hold down car prices starts to work.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prix (Commercialisation)

Spanish

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Record 12 2013-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
  • Thermodynamics
  • Energy (Physics)
DEF

The temperature at which a gas would show no pressure if the general law for gases would hold for all temperatures. It is equal to-273. 16°C or-459. 69°F.

CONT

The concept of absolute zero as a limiting temperature has many thermodynamic consequences. For example, all molecular motion does not necessarily cease at absolute zero, but none is available for transfer to other systems, and it is therefore correct to say that the energy at absolute zero is minimal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
  • Thermodynamique
  • Énergie (Physique)
DEF

Température égale à 0 °K ou -273,16 °C ou -459,72 °F.

CONT

Le zéro absolu se place à 273 °C au-dessous du point de congélation de l'eau, point zéro de l'échelle centésimale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Metrología y unidades de medida
  • Termodinámica
  • Energía (Física)
DEF

Temperatura a la cual la energía del movimiento molecular es nula. En la escala de temperaturas Celsius corresponde a -273,15ºC.

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Record 13 2013-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
  • Switchgear (Rail Transport)
DEF

A bolt used at the throat of a spring rail frog to attach the spring housing to the wing rail and to hold the coil spring and follower in place to adjust the spring pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
  • Appareils de voie (Transport par rail)

Spanish

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Record 14 2013-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Spacecraft
CONT

StratSat provides a geo-stationary platform at 20 km altitude capable of remaining on-station for up to five years. Payloads include high speed Internet services, direct broadcast TV, mobile telecommunication, etc. The envelope operates as a super-pressure hull(i. e. with no ballonet pressure control system). The hull will be of laminated fabric construction with Tedlar/Teflon, helium/weather barrier developed from AT-10/04. Multiple catenary curtain system supporting a payload module enclosed completely by the envelope. [The] payload module... comprises a single structural module with an externally mounted payload/mission system. The payload module provides a home for all of the airship's primary systems except for the propulsion system. The systems are close packed within the highly insulated module ensuring efficient heat and energy management. The payload module is pendulum stabilised within the envelope. The solar array provides the sole source of renewable energy for the airship. The array is placed over the upper quarter of the hull and extends over approximately three-quarters of the length of the craft. The array can be realigned to the daily sun location/angle by the roll rotation of the whole airship. The energy collected by the solar array is stored for use during the night in the series of batteries. Located in the stored for use during the night in a series of batteries. Located in the payload module, the batteries run the propulsion system, airship services and provide power to the mission system for up to 14 hours(during winter). The airship is propelled and steered by means of a ’Contra-Rotating Coned Rotor’ mounted on a tailcone at the rear of the envelope, as a part of a compound propulsion system. The unit provides longitudinal thrust(to counter the prevailing stratospheric winds) and lateral force(for manoeuvering) to enable the airship to hold station within a 1 km cube. The airship will be equipped with a multi-channel Flight Control Sy

OBS

StratSat® is a registered trademark.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

[...] le dirigeable géostationnaire britannique StratSat®, conçu par ATG (Advanced Technology Group) [est un] dirigeable souple d'environ 200 m de long pour 48 m de diamètre, [qui] devrait faire ses premiers vols vers 2005/2006 [...] Il pourra emporter 2 t de charge utile à 20 km d'altitude, avec une autonomie allant jusqu'à 5 ans. Pouvant se maintenir à poste avec une précision d'1 km³, il couvrira une surface au sol de 115 km de rayon.

Spanish

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Record 15 2010-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
DEF

Continuous roving that has been aligned side by side in one direction and then impregnated with a thermosetting resin system to form a continuous sheet of material and of which the thickening has been obtained by curing to "B" stage and/or by evaporation of solvent.

CONT

The resin is applied from a melt or from solution and is of a suitable viscosity to hold the fibres in place. Uni-directional prepregs are supplied either in sheets or on spools, interleaved with non-contaminating carrier material, and are capable of being moulded or laminated under heat and pressure.

OBS

uni-directional prepreg; UD: term and abbreviation standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
DEF

Stratifil continu aligné parallèlement et imprégné ensuite avec un système de résine thermodurcissable pour former une feuille continue de matériau et dont l'épaississement a été obtenu par passage à l'état B et/ou par évaporation de solvant.

CONT

La résine est appliquée à l'état fondu ou en solution, à une viscosité convenable pour maintenir les fibres en place. Les préimprégnés unidirectionnels sont fournis en feuilles ou en bobines, avec un intercalaire de protection réalisé dans un matériau non contaminant. Ils peuvent être réticulés au moulage sous l'action de la chaleur et de la pression.

OBS

préimprégné unidirectionnel; UD : terme et abréviation normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 16 2010-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Airframe
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
OBS

... in order to trim an elevator to hold the nose down, the elevator's trim tab will actually rise up into the slipstream. The increased pressure on top of the trim tab surface caused by raising it will then deflect the entire elevator slab down slightly, causing the tail to rise and the aircraft's nose to move down. In the case of an aircraft where deployment of high-lift devices(flaps) would significantly alter the longitudinal trim, a supplementary trim tab is arranged to simultaneously deploy with the flaps so that pitch attitude is not markedly changed.

OBS

elevator trim tab: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cellule d'aéronefs
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
CONT

[...] en tangage [...] le compensateur le plus courant (quasiment indispensable) est le compensateur de profondeur, qui contrôle l'appareil sur l'axe de tangage (tendance à piquer ou à cabrer).

OBS

compensateur de profondeur : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 17 2008-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
  • Aircraft Systems
DEF

A valve which controls pressure, volume, or flow direction in a fluid transmission system.

CONT

Pneumatic systems are often compared to hydraulic systems, but such comparisons can only hold true in general terms.... Control valves are... a necessary part of a typical pneumatic system.... The control valve consists of a lever with two lobes. [In the off position], a spring holds the left poppet closed so that compressed air entering the pressure port cannot flow to the brakes. [In the on position], one lobe of the lever holds the left poppet open and a spring closes the right poppet. Compressed air now flows around the opened left poppet, through a drilled passage, and into a chamber below the right poppet. Since the right poppet is closed, the high-pressure air flows out of the brake port and into the brake line to apply the brakes. To release the brakes, the control valve is returned to the off position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires
  • Circuits des aéronefs
DEF

Vanne qui contrôle la pression, le volume, la direction du débit dans un circuit de transmission de fluide.

OBS

vanne de commande : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

PHR

Vanne de commande de débit, de décharge, de démarrage, de pression, d'ouverture de trappe de train principal.

Spanish

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Record 18 2008-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
CONT

Wheelbarrowing is a condition that arises when the nosewheel rather than the main gear is forced to support an abnormal share of the aircraft’s weight. Touching down on the nosewheel, excessive braking, or friction between the wheels and runway caused by a side-skid may cause wheelbarrowing. Wheelbarrowing can damage a nosewheel or cause an aircraft to yaw uncontrollably off its intended course..

OBS

During take-off, "wheelbarrowing" may occur at lower speeds than during landing due to the slipstream increasing the lifting effect of the horizontal stabilizer. The use of excessive forward elevator control pressure during take-off to hold the aircraft on the ground to speeds above normal take-off speed could, if a "yaw" force is introduced, result in serious wheelbarrowing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
CONT

Le brouettage se produit lorsque le train avant plutôt que le train principal, est forcé de supporter une portion excessive de la masse de l'avion. Toucher le sol du train avant, un freinage exagéré, ou le frottement entre les roues et la piste causé par un dérapage peuvent se traduire par du brouettage. Le brouettage peut causer des dommages au train avant ou faire bifurquer l'avion.

OBS

Pendant le décollage, le «brouettage» peut se produire à des vitesses plus faibles qu'au cours de l'atterrissage puisque le souffle de l'hélice augmente la portance du stabilisateur. Pendant le décollage, si le pilote pousse excessivement sur le manche pour maintenir l'avion au sol à des vitesses supérieures à la vitesse de décollage normale et si une force en lacet apparaît, un grave brouettage risque de se présenter.

Spanish

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Record 19 2008-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
OBS

The landing gear mechanical locks hold the gear in the "down position" to prevent gear retraction when the hydraulic pressure is released.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Le train d'atterrissage est maintenu en position «sorti et verrouillé» par des dispositifs mécaniques qui empêchent l'escamotage du train lorsque la pression hydraulique est relâchée.

OBS

sorti et verrouillé : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 20 2007-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Systems
  • Special-Language Phraseology
CONT

Bleed down using aircraft brake and reservoir as follows :... Check hydraulic reservoir for proper fluid level.... Build up hydraulic pressure by pumping brake, hold pressure by setting parking brake, crack bleeder fitting to release any air in brake and retighten bleeder fitting.... Release parking brake.... Repeat process as required to release all air in brake system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits des aéronefs
  • Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
CONT

[...] lorsqu'un avion de ligne arrive au parking, avant de mettre en place la passerelle, on attend que le pilote desserre le frein de parc pour coller la passerelle. En effet, quelque fois, lorsque le pilote enlève le frein de parc, on constate que l'amortisseur se détend et que l'appareil recule légèrement.

OBS

desserrer le frein de parc : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance.

Spanish

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Record 21 2006-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
CONT

Run-flat tires use strong sidewall material that supports the car even if there is no air in one or more of the tires.... Self-inflating tires, on the other hand, are designed to constantly maintain tire pressure at the proper level. Self-inflating systems are designed more for slow leaks and for optimizing performance and safety than for keeping a vehicle moving on a tire that will no longer hold air.

Key term(s)
  • self inflating tire
  • self-inflating tyre
  • self inflating tyre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
  • Camionnage
Key term(s)
  • pneu auto-gonflant

Spanish

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Record 22 - external organization data 2005-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

The heaters or steam bleed valves then step in to correct pressurizer pressure and hold the system at the demanded pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Les réchauffeurs ou vannes de purge de vapeur interviennent alors pour corriger la pression du pressuriseur et maintenir le système à la pression requise.

Spanish

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Record 23 2004-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oil Production
DEF

A downhole safety valve that is operated from surface facilities through a control line strapped to the external surface of the production tubing.

OBS

Two basic types of SCSSV are common : wireline retrievable, whereby the principal safety-valve components can be run and retrieved on slickline, and tubing retrievable, in which the entire safety-valve assembly is installed with the tubing string. The control system operates in a fail-safe mode, with hydraulic control pressure used to hold open a ball or flapper assembly that will close if the control pressure is lost.

Key term(s)
  • surface controlled subsurface safety valve

French

Domaine(s)
  • Production pétrolière
CONT

Dans le cas où un puits de développement est situé dans une zone de pergélisol formé de sédiments non consolidés, l'exploitant installe dans la colonne de production une vanne de sécurité de subsurface commandée depuis la surface, à une profondeur d'au moins 30 m sous la base du pergélisol.

Spanish

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Record 24 2004-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Strategy
  • Peace-Keeping Operations
  • Arms Control
CONT

Intelligence has now learned that they plan to hold a very large military exercise in a few months near the disputed area despite considerable diplomatic and UN efforts to head off a confrontation. The NATO nation under pressure has, under Article 5, called upon its NATO allies to provide a credible deterrent force.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stratégie militaire
  • Opérations de maintien de la paix
  • Contrôle des armements
CONT

Selon les services de renseignement, un exercice militaire d'envergure est prévu dans quelques mois non loin de la zone contestée, malgré les nombreuses démarches diplomatiques et efforts de l'ONU visant à éviter la confrontation. Face à cette pression, le pays de l'OTAN fait, aux termes de l'Article 5, appel à ses alliés de mettre sur pied une force de dissuasion convaincante.

OBS

force de dissuasion : terme tiré du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estrategia militar
  • Operaciones de mantenimiento de la paz
  • Control de armamentos
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Record 25 2003-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
  • Measuring Instruments
DEF

An electronic hand-held weather recording device used, for instance, by car racing teams, sailors, farmers, outdoor and weather enthusiasts.

CONT

... hand held weather stations take about every weather factor into consideration. ... Very sophisticated ones not only measure weather conditions every second but make E.T. or throttle stop predictions every 4 seconds. A sophisticated drag racing weather station will allow you to store data on as many as 256 previous runs and performs an analysis to give you a prediction based on the weather conditions instantly. It can keep and use separate databases for separate vehicles, tracks, or classes. Some of the really sophisticated stations have a prediction deviation function [which] gives a reliability value of the prediction. It gives you a margin of error based on the information in the database that you chose. Within the last few years, windmeters have been added to the weather station box of tricks.

CONT

The Kestrel line of wind meters or anemometers... in less than 60 seconds, provide the answer to the major spraying season question that haunts producers each morning :"How windy is it?" The Kestrel 1000... gives a fast answer to wind speed average and gusts.... the model 2000 will add temperature and for those really cold days on the sprayer, add wind chill to that list. The 3000 adds humidity, dew point and heat stress index.... But for an all out weather station you can hold in the palm of your hand, the Kestrel 4000 provides all of this, in addition to wet bulb, altitude, air density and barometric pressure. Most importantly, 250 of these readings can be recorded in the device's memory and later transferred to the farm computer.... Michael Naughton of Nielsen Keller-man said the company released the 1000 in 1999 with the intention of it being a tool for sailors and outdoor sports and weather enthusiasts. "Farmers are turning out to be a really big part of our business. The 4000 is really popular with them. We were surprised by the demand for little hand-held weather stations, "he said.

OBS

Not to be confused with "manual (weather) station."

Key term(s)
  • hand-held station

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
  • Appareils de mesure
CONT

Station portative EB312. Petite station météo portative 3 fonctions : prévisions météo par icônes, température ambiante et horloge-calendrier. Idéal pour les activités de plein air : un appareil commode et peu encombrant à mettre dans toutes les poches.

CONT

Station météorologique portative. [...] un instrument destiné à faciliter les observations météorologiques dans les excursions de plus en plus fréquentes qu'exécutent les touristes [...] Cet instrument est composé de façon à pouvoir déterminer exactement, en tous lieux, d'une manière commode et prompte, les trois données météorologiques les plus importantes de l'air, savoir : sa pression, sa température et son degré d'humidité. C'est le groupement d'un baromètre, d'un thermomètre, d'un hygromètre et d'une boussole. L'agencement de ces appareils constitue un instrument d'un volume restreint, renfermé dans un étui unique [...]. la Nature, 1874, deuxième semestre, p. 112.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec «station (météo) manuelle».

Key term(s)
  • station météorologique portable
  • station portable
  • station météorologique de poche

Spanish

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Record 26 2002-11-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Engineering Tests and Reliability
  • Security Devices
  • Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
CONT

There are three ways to tell whether gaffs are sharpened properly. Step 1 : Three ways to maintain climbers : 1. 1. Gauging. This method checks the gaff's length, width, and thickness and the profile of its point.... 1. 2. Plane test. This method may be used with the gauge or independently if the gaffs are sharpened by machine. The test is made by using a soft board to tell whether proper sharpness has been reached. Place the climber with the gaff side down and parallel to the board without applying downward pressure above the gaff. Push the climber along the board. If the gaff is properly contoured and sharpened, it will dig into the wood and hold within approximately one inch. If the climber continues to glide along the board for more than one inch, it needs more honing. 1. 3. Pole cutout. After the climbers have been machine sharpened or gauged(and as often as required thereafter), the gaffs may be tested on a pole.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)

Spanish

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Record 27 2002-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
OBS

The advantages of a four-point seat belt are that they distribute the crash forces over more of the chest which reduces the pressure on the ribcage, heart and lungs. They also help hold the occupant in place during crashes that put limitations in today's belt designs.

Key term(s)
  • four point seat belt
  • four point seat-belt
  • four-point seat-belt

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
OBS

[Ceinture qui] se fixe au niveau du nombril et forme un «V» sur la poitrine de celui qui la boucle.

OBS

De façon générale, on voit la ceinture de sécurité à quatre points en forme de «V» sur le marché mais il existe aussi un modèle en «X». Selon certains sondages effectués auprès d'automobilistes, la ceinture en «V» serait beaucoup plus confortable, ce qui expliquerait sa popularité.

Spanish

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Record 28 2002-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wrestling
DEF

Wrestling. A hold in which the aggressor, in a position above and behind his opponent, bends his opponent's arm at the elbow so that the wrist is near the side either in front or in back and thrusts his own arm under the opponent's forearm and over his shoulder or across the back exerting upward leverage. This hold is legal so long as pressure is not applied parallel to the long axis of the opponent's body.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lutte
OBS

[...] quelques prises de lutte gréco-romaine : [...] ramassement d'un bras; [...]

Spanish

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Record 29 2001-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biotechnology
  • Biochemistry
CONT

Normally, integrity testing of the filter is performed after the filter unit is assembled and sterilized prior to use. More importantly, however, such testing should be conducted after the filter is used in order to detect any filter leaks of perforations that may have occurred during the filtration. Forward flow, bubble point and pressure hold tests are acceptable integrity tests.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biotechnologie
  • Biochimie
CONT

Les résultats de ces tests réalisés sont correlés à des valeurs de tests d'intégrité permettant de s'assurer in situ de la fiabilité du processus de filtration.

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Record 30 2001-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Navigation Instruments
CONT

During a turn the nose of the aircraft is continually pitching up. Your pitch gyro will see this and attempt to stop it. This results in the nose dropping, and a decrease in altitude. Your pressure sensor will sense this loss of altitude and attempt to correct it. So, effectively, the gyro and pressure sensor will be working against each other(slightly) and the end result is that your plane will not hold the desired altitude, but one slightly lower than the desired altitude. This is especially true in the early portions of the turn.

Key term(s)
  • pitch gyroscope

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Instruments de navigation
CONT

Les premiers vols se sont avérés critiques surtout que nous n'avions qu'un gyro en tangage, pas de barre de Bell et une tête rigide.

Spanish

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Record 31 1999-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biomass Energy
CONT

Densified Pellet Technology. Pellets are dried ground wood or other biomass waste compressed into small cylinders about 6 mm(1/4 in.) in diameter and 25 mm(1 in.) long. The pressure and heat created during their production binds the pellets together without the need for additives. Pellet-burning appliances include a hopper to hold at least 20 kg of fuel and a screw auger to move the pellets from the hopper into the combustion chamber. Pellets usually burn cleanly because they are fed to the combustion chamber at a controlled rate and are matched with the right amount of combustion air. These appliances are generally able to operate at lower emission levels than natural firewood appliances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Énergie de la biomasse
DEF

Particules de matière végétale sèche, broyées mécaniquement, dont la taille est d'environ 6 mm à 25 mm.

OBS

La matière végétale est [...] broyée, séchée, comprimée, jusqu'à 200 kg de pression et soumise à une température de 170°.

Spanish

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Record 32 1999-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
  • Water Supply
CONT

The most efficient method of verifying the integrity of a new existing sewer line is through low pressure air testing. To test a line to meet acceptance standards, the line is plugged at both manholes using the isolator Leak Locator Pluggs. The line is then pressurized using the isolator Air Test Panel to control both the plug inflation and test section pressures. To pass the acceptance test, the sewer must retain a specified air pressure for a specific period of time. Failure to hold the pressure indicates that a leak is present.

CONT

Sewer Line Testing. Air Testing. A routine air test is performed to determine the integrity of the pipeline. A mandrel test is performed next to test for deflection.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
  • Alimentation en eau
CONT

L'épreuve à l'air doit se faire en fermant toutes les ouvertures d'un système ou partie d'un système à éprouver et en le remplissant d'air à une pression d'au moins 5 livres/pouce carré.

Spanish

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Record 33 1997-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
CONT

The hydraulic injection cylinders are located on each side of the screw or there is a single hydraulic cylinder directly behind the screw. They bring the screw forward, injecting previously melted material into the mold cavity. The injection pressure is maintained for a predetermined length of time. This is called the boost or hold pressure.

Key term(s)
  • boosting pressure

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
CONT

Cette pression de maintien définit la force d'ouverture du moule, et, par suite, détermine le nombre possible de cavités pour un objet et un polymère donnés.

OBS

maintien : Figure 30. Cycle d'injection-soufflage.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
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Record 34 1996-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

To win the game when one has the serve.

CONT

... the pressure goes on the server to hold serve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

Garder son service. Se dit lorsque le serveur gagne la partie servie.

CONT

Si j'avais tenu pour remporter le bris d'égalité, tout aurait été différent.

Spanish

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Record 35 1996-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrochemistry
CONT

Located on both ends of the CDI module [continuous deionization process], the endplates hold the module together, compensating for changes in internal pressure and expansion of the module.

CONT

The top and bottom endplates which are steel blocks are used with tie rods to compress the entire stack, thus sealing the membranes and spacers to provide discrete concentrate and demineralized flow paths and prevent leakage from the sides of the membrane stack.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électrochimie
DEF

Dispositif situé de chaque côté de l'empilage de cellules qui assure l'amenée de tous les fluides aux cellules ainsi que la transmission mécanique de l'effort de serrage. Il intègre également l'électrode, la chambre d'électrode et son système d'irrigation.

Spanish

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Record 36 1994-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mountain Sports
DEF

[a hold used] for balance, to help raise yourself by pulling up on the hold, or to provide various forms of counterpressure.

CONT

Handholds offer maximum security when all fingers are used.

CONT

Handholds vary considerably. The easiest to use are those incut ones that the fingers can curl round and afford a pull; these are often called "jugs" if they are large. Pressure holds are holds where there is no grip as such and one relies on the friction of the rock. They may be sideways. There is also the "pinch grip", where the rock can be squeezed between fingers. A jammed hold(jamming) is when the hand is jammed into a crack for a pull. An undercut hold is one that is upside down, but it can be useful.

OBS

In winter climbing, hand or foot holds may be cut in snow or ice by an axe.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de montagne
CONT

La bonne utilisation des prises de mains dépend plus de l'habileté manuelle et de la force des doigts que de techniques précises.

OBS

Sur le glacier l'alpiniste crée ses prises de main et de pied en taillant la glace au piolet (manches).

OBS

Le pluriel du terme varie selon les sources consultées. Il apparaît parfois comme «prises de mains» et d'autres fois comme «prises de main».

Spanish

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Record 37 1993-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

The pressure produced in the hold regulator valve is directed to the 3-4 shift valve... or the 4-5 shift valve... when the selector is in Drive 3.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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Record 38 1993-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trucking (Road Transport)
  • Transmission Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

The pressure produced in the hold regulator valve is directed to the 3-4 shift valve... or the 4-5 shift valve... when the selector is in Drive 3.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Camionnage
  • Transmission (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)

Spanish

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Record 39 1991-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fabrication des produits pharmaceutiques
DEF

Appareil servant à vérifier la pression nécessaire pour faire apparaître les premières bulles dans une membrane filtrante.

OBS

Terme et équivalent retrouvés dans un lexique de la compagnie pharmaceutique Schering Canada Inc.

Spanish

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Record 40 1990-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
  • Aircraft Systems
OBS

Auto. trans.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
  • Circuits des aéronefs

Spanish

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Record 41 1989-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Couplings (Mechanical Components)
CONT

The clutch also has a pressure-plate assembly, which includes a series of coil spring.... The springs provide the pressure to hold the friction disk against the flywheel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accouplements (Composants mécaniques)
CONT

Anneau plat et rigide associé au volant moteur qui, d'un côté, supporte la pression des ressorts d'embrayage et de l'autre, presse le disque d'embrayage contre le volant.

Spanish

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Record 42 1989-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Extraction Procedures - Various (Mining)
CONT

A method of blasting coal has been undercut, topcut, or sheared. Into one end of a seamless high-grade Mo-steel cylinder 2 to 3 inches in diameter and from 36 inches to 60 inches long is put a cartridge containing a mixture of potassium perchlorate and charcoal with an electric match. The other end is sealed by a metal disc weaker than the shell and held in place by a cap which has holes at about 45° to the axis of the cylinder. The cylinder is filled with liquid carbon dioxide at a pressure of 1, 000 pounds per square inch and inserted in the borehole with the cap holes pointing outward. The heating mixture is lit and raises the gas pressure so that the disc is sheared; the carbon dioxide escaping through the angular holes tends to hold the cylinder in place, break and push the coal forward.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Procédés d'extraction divers (Exploit. minière)
CONT

L'abatage au gaz carbonique consiste à introduire dans un obus spécial du gaz carbonique liquide, puis à obtenir l'évaporation de celui-ci par une cartouche chauffante, jusqu'à cisaillement d'une pièce métallique qui permet au gaz de s'échapper de l'obus. La pression brise le massif. Le procédé appelé "Cardox" exige le havage. La manipulation des tubes qui doivent chaque fois être remplis au jour, le prix élevé de ses charges amorces qui n'ont jamais été fabriquées sur le continent (le Cardox est un brevet anglais) sont de sérieux inconvénients qui expliquent le recul et presque l'abandon du procédé dans les dernières années.

Spanish

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Record 43 1982-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rolling and Suspension Components (Railroad)
OBS

TCN-FRLO-10, 457. Holding position is used to hold the locomotive brake applied while the train brakes are being released and their auxiliary reservoirs recharged to feed valve(détendeur) pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Roulement et suspension (Chemins de fer)
OBS

TRDB, 198. Communication entre les réservoirs principaux et la conduite générale par l'intermédiaire du détendeur qui limite la pression dans cette conduite à 5,4 bars. Le desserrage des freins et le remplissage des réservoirs auxiliaires se poursuivent.

Spanish

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Record 44 1981-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • National and International Economics
  • Production Management
OBS

(...) the deflationary pressure on prices would have been even worse had it not been for growing methods of economizing on gold. Modern banks, which hold only fractional reserves, began to develop. The demand-deposit M they created meant that not quite so much gold was needed to keep up with growing total output.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économie nationale et internationale
  • Gestion de la production

Spanish

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