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INDIRECT LIGHT [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-06-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- solar maculopathy
1, record 1, English, solar%20maculopathy
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SM 2, record 1, English, SM
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Solar maculopathy(SM) appears as a consequence of direct or indirect visual exposure to sunlight, being caused by light radiation and its photochemical effects. It is characterized by a bilateral decrease in visual acuity(VA) accompanied by central scotoma, with the dominant eye being more commonly affected. 3, record 1, English, - solar%20maculopathy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maculopathie solaire
1, record 1, French, maculopathie%20solaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La maculopathie solaire est un phototraumatisme rétinien lors de l'exposition solaire. Elle constitue une cause inhabituelle de baisse de l'acuité visuelle [...] 2, record 1, French, - maculopathie%20solaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-05-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- consensual light reflex
1, record 2, English, consensual%20light%20reflex
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- consensual reflex 2, record 2, English, consensual%20reflex
correct
- consensual reaction 2, record 2, English, consensual%20reaction
correct
- indirect light reflex 3, record 2, English, indirect%20light%20%20reflex
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The simultaneous contraction of the opposite pupil when one only is exposed to light. 4, record 2, English, - consensual%20light%20reflex
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "consensual light reflex" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 5, record 2, English, - consensual%20light%20reflex
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réflexe pupillaire consensuel
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20pupillaire%20consensuel
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- réflexe consensuel à la lumière 1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20consensuel%20%C3%A0%20la%20lumi%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
- réflexe consensuel 2, record 2, French, r%C3%A9flexe%20consensuel
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Constriction de la pupille en réponse à une stimulation lumineuse de [l'autre œil]. 1, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9flexe%20pupillaire%20consensuel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos de la visión
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- reflejo consensual a la luz
1, record 2, Spanish, reflejo%20consensual%20a%20la%20luz
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- reflejo pupilar a la luz 1, record 2, Spanish, reflejo%20pupilar%20a%20la%20luz
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Reflejo [en donde] la iluminación de un ojo causa contracción de la pupila en ambos ojos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - reflejo%20consensual%20a%20la%20luz
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-10-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- diffused lighting
1, record 3, English, diffused%20lighting
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A soft, indirect lighting on a subject or scene by means of light reflected off of or transmitted through a white matte material. 2, record 3, English, - diffused%20lighting
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of lighting is used to soften shadows, which result when illuminating a subject with direct lighting. 2, record 3, English, - diffused%20lighting
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- éclairage diffus
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9clairage%20diffus
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-09-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sciences - General
- Biochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- immunogold labelling
1, record 4, English, immunogold%20labelling
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Light microscopy immunolabelling follows a protocol similar to well established indirect methods. With immunogold labelling, however, there are no hazardous materials required. 1, record 4, English, - immunogold%20labelling
Record 4, Key term(s)
- immunogold labeling
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sciences - Généralités
- Biochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- immunomarquage à l'or colloïdal
1, record 4, French, immunomarquage%20%C3%A0%20l%27or%20collo%C3%AFdal
correct, masculine 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 2009-09-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- medium force
1, record 5, English, medium%20force
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- medium-weight force 2, record 5, English, medium%2Dweight%20force
correct, officially approved
- MWF 1, record 5, English, MWF
correct, officially approved
- MWF 1, record 5, English, MWF
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With respect to land capabilities, the Canadian Forces will... continue to transform into a modern, combat-capable medium-weight force, based primarily on wheeled light armoured vehicles, including the mobile gun system and the multi-mission effects vehicle(to replace the direct-fire role of the Leopard tank), a new platform to deliver indirect fire, and a new fleet of medium transport trucks. 3, record 5, English, - medium%20force
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A medium force balances the combat power of a heavy weight force with more agile deployability through the exploitation of technologies that provide the high levels of lethality and protection formerly provided by mass, shock action and weight. 1, record 5, English, - medium%20force
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
medium force; medium-weight force; MWF: terms and abbreviation officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 4, record 5, English, - medium%20force
Record 5, Key term(s)
- medium weight force
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- force moyenne
1, record 5, French, force%20moyenne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- force de masse moyenne 1, record 5, French, force%20de%20masse%20moyenne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- force d'envergure moyenne 2, record 5, French, force%20d%27envergure%20moyenne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En ce qui concerne les capacités terrestres, les Forces canadiennes devront [...] continuer de se transformer en une force d'envergure moyenne qui soit moderne et apte au combat, fondée principalement sur des véhicules blindés légers à roues, y compris le système de canon mobile et le véhicule à effets multimissions (visant à remplacer le char Leopard pour le tir direct), une nouvelle plate-forme pour les fonctions de tir indirect et un nouveau parc de camions de transport de poids moyen. 2, record 5, French, - force%20moyenne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Une force moyenne équilibre la puissance de combat d'une force lourde et une déployabilité plus agile grâce à l'exploitation de technologies qui lui offrent les hauts degrés de létalité et de protection anciennement assurés par la concentration, l'effet de choc et la masse. 1, record 5, French, - force%20moyenne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force moyenne; force de masse moyenne : termes uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - force%20moyenne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-09-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Photography
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Silviculture
- Forestry Operations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hemispherical canopy photography
1, record 6, English, hemispherical%20canopy%20photography
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hemispherical canopy photography, combined with digital image analysis, is one indirect technique that has proven to be a fast and efficient way to measure various attributes of canopy structure and to predict seasonal patterns of forest canopy light transmission. 2, record 6, English, - hemispherical%20canopy%20photography
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Sylviculture
- Exploitation forestière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- photographie hémisphérique du couvert
1, record 6, French, photographie%20h%C3%A9misph%C3%A9rique%20du%20couvert
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La photographie hémisphérique du couvert associée à l'analyse d'images numériques est une technique indirecte qui s'est révélée un moyen rapide et efficace de mesure des différents attributs de la structure du couvert et de prévision des profils saisonniers de la quantité de lumière qui traverse le couvert forestier. 1, record 6, French, - photographie%20h%C3%A9misph%C3%A9rique%20du%20couvert
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-11-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Target Acquisition
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- corps target acquisition detachment
1, record 7, English, corps%20target%20acquisition%20detachment
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CTAD 1, record 7, English, CTAD
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mission of the corps target acquisition detachment is to detect, identify, and locate indirect firing weapons and moving targets within the light division area of interest. 2, record 7, English, - corps%20target%20acquisition%20detachment
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- détachement d'acquisition d'objectif du corps
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9tachement%20d%27acquisition%20d%27objectif%20du%20corps
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-10-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Lighting Fixtures
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- suspended direct-indirect lighting fixture
1, record 8, English, suspended%20direct%2Dindirect%20lighting%20fixture
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- direct indirect suspended lighting fixture 2, record 8, English, direct%20indirect%20suspended%20lighting%20fixture
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The tenant space included a large quantity of enclosed offices and a few open office areas. Suspended direct-indirect lighting fixtures were used in the enclosed offices. 1, record 8, English, - suspended%20direct%2Dindirect%20lighting%20fixture
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indirect fixtures often have a direct-downward component as well, which targets some light on horizontal surfaces such as desktops. 3, record 8, English, - suspended%20direct%2Dindirect%20lighting%20fixture
Record 8, Key term(s)
- suspended direct indirect lighting fixture
- direct-indirect suspended lighting fixture
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Luminaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- appareil d'éclairage direct indirect suspendu
1, record 8, French, appareil%20d%27%C3%A9clairage%20direct%20indirect%20suspendu
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les appareils d'éclairage indirect comportent souvent une composante éclairage direct vers le bas, qui diffuse de la lumière sur les surfaces horizontales, les surfaces de bureau par exemple. 2, record 8, French, - appareil%20d%27%C3%A9clairage%20direct%20indirect%20suspendu
Record 8, Key term(s)
- appareil d'éclairage direct-indirect suspendu
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-02-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- The Larynx
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- indirect laryngoscopy
1, record 9, English, indirect%20laryngoscopy
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indirect laryngoscopy is done in a doctor's office using a small hand mirror held in the mouth at the back of the throat, a head mirror worn by the doctor, and a light source. The mirror worn by the doctor reflects light into the mouth. 1, record 9, English, - indirect%20laryngoscopy
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Larynx
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- laryngoscopie indirecte
1, record 9, French, laryngoscopie%20indirecte
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le plan d'évaluation comporte une laryngoscopie indirecte, un examen des ganglions lymphatiques, des examens aux rayons-X et une biopsie pendant une laryngoscopie directe. 1, record 9, French, - laryngoscopie%20indirecte
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-02-06
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Silk-Screen Printing
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- direct emulsion
1, record 10, English, direct%20emulsion
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While there are several different methods in the silk screen process which result in different levels of quality, the process is generally the same. A frame of either wood or metal is stretched with a fine mesh fabric of silk, nylon, polyester or stainless steel. A photographic emulsion(called direct emulsion) is then either applied to the mesh, prior to exposure, or a photographic emulsion film(call indirect emulsion) is prepared prior to exposure with a hi-output UV [ultra violet] light source with a film positive containing the information to be printed, one color at a time... 1, record 10, English, - direct%20emulsion
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sérigraphie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- émulsion photosensible
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9mulsion%20photosensible
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Reproduction du typon sur le cadre par une couche d'émulsion photosensible. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9mulsion%20photosensible
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-11-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Lamps
- Lighting
- Electrical Engineering
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- silvered bowl lamp
1, record 11, English, silvered%20bowl%20lamp
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
White and silver bowl lamp are generally used for indirect lighting. Silvered bowl lamps which direct light upward for indirect indoor lighting, have an opaque silver coating applied to the inside of the bowl. The inner surface of this coating is a glossy reflector which remains efficient throughout the lamp's life. 2, record 11, English, - silvered%20bowl%20lamp
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Lampes
- Éclairage
- Électrotechnique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- lampe à bol argenté
1, record 11, French, lampe%20%C3%A0%20bol%20argent%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- lampe à calotte argentée 2, record 11, French, lampe%20%C3%A0%20calotte%20argent%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On obtient aussi un éclairage indirect en utilisant une ampoule à calotte argentée placée dans un réflecteur réfléchissant. 3, record 11, French, - lampe%20%C3%A0%20bol%20argent%C3%A9
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par déduction logique on peut donc utiliser sans crainte le terme «lampe à calotte argentée» en vertu de ce contexte. 4, record 11, French, - lampe%20%C3%A0%20bol%20argent%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-03-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- multipurpose range complex
1, record 12, English, multipurpose%20range%20complex
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Such training may culminate in a live-fire exercise(to include indirect fire assets) conducted on a multipurpose range complex which is a natural training progression from the basic, intermediate, and advanced training...(Light Armoured Vehicle Gunnery(in-house document of American Army] 1, record 12, English, - multipurpose%20range%20complex
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- complexe de champ de tir polyvalent
1, record 12, French, complexe%20de%20champ%20de%20tir%20polyvalent
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1989-09-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Lighting (Construction)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- indirect light
1, record 13, English, indirect%20light
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Éclairage (Construction)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- lumière indirecte
1, record 13, French, lumi%C3%A8re%20indirecte
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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