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Record 1 2009-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
CONT

... students determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons along with the number of energy levels needed to construct an atom cloud model in a three dimensional form.

CONT

The optical set-up for laser cooling of the atoms is standard so the reader is referred to our earlier publications for details. The atom cloud was monitored using two infra-red sensitive cameras positioned in the same, horizontal, plane. This allowed accurate monitoring of the position of the atom cloud which was vital in insuring proper overlap of the electron beam with the trapped atoms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Physique nucléaire
CONT

La conversion interne (CI) se produit lorsqu'un noyau dans un état excité retourne dans son état fondamental en transférant toute son énergie à un électron du cortège atomique plutôt qu'à un [gamma].

CONT

L'étude expérimentale de la perturbation apportée au cortège atomique par la désintégration ß et la capture électronique.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Exterior Covering Materials
DEF

Horizontal boards nailed on edge over the outside of light buildings. The boards generally overlap each other... which helps to keep out rain and wind.

Key term(s)
  • weatherboard

French

Domaine(s)
  • Revêtements extérieurs
DEF

Revêtement en planches de parties verticales d'une construction en bois.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Revestimientos para exteriores
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Record 3 2001-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

The horizontal projection of the upper incisors (front teeth) beyond the lower incisors when the teeth are held together. Usually 2 to 4 millimeters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
DEF

Distance entre les bords libres des incisives centrales supérieures et les centrales inférieures.

CONT

Vérifier la présence de surplomb horizontal, créé par les cuspides secondaires (linguales mandibulaires et vestibulaires maxillaires) [...]

OBS

Référence de l'exemple : Le site de l'ADF (Association dentaire française). Enregistrement des rapports inter-arcades et équilibration : gain de temps et optimisation des résultats cliniques. Marcel Blandin (Toulouse).

Key term(s)
  • surplomb incisif

Spanish

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Record 4 1985-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
DEF

the projection of the upper anterior and/or posterior teeth beyond their antagonists in a horizontal direction.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
DEF

distance (...) entre le bord vestibulaire de l'incisive maxillaire centrale gauche et un point de la surface labiale d'une incisive mandibulaire.

Spanish

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