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PORTABLE GENERATOR [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electric Generating Systems
- Electrical Networks
- Energy Transformation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- backup generator
1, record 1, English, backup%20generator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- back-up generator 2, record 1, English, back%2Dup%20generator
correct
- emergency generator 3, record 1, English, emergency%20generator
correct
- emergency backup generator 4, record 1, English, emergency%20backup%20generator
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An emergency generator is a back-up power supply that provides electricity[, ]... in the event of a utility outage. There are two primary types : standby generators, which have a trigger that's automatically switched on[, ] in the event your main power supply goes out; and portable generators, which also supply emergency power[, ] but must be operated manually. 5, record 1, English, - backup%20generator
Record 1, Key term(s)
- emergency back-up generator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Groupes électrogènes
- Réseaux électriques
- Transformation de l'énergie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- génératrice auxiliaire
1, record 1, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20auxiliaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- génératrice d'appoint 2, record 1, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20d%27appoint
correct, feminine noun
- génératrice de secours 3, record 1, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20secours
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- génératrice d'urgence 4, record 1, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20d%27urgence
correct, feminine noun
- génératrice auxiliaire d'urgence 5, record 1, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20auxiliaire%20d%27urgence
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
génératrice de secours : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 6, record 1, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20auxiliaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grupos electrógenos
- Redes eléctricas
- Transformación de la energía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- generador auxiliar
1, record 1, Spanish, generador%20auxiliar
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- generador de reserva 1, record 1, Spanish, generador%20de%20reserva
correct, masculine noun
- generador de apoyo 1, record 1, Spanish, generador%20de%20apoyo
correct, masculine noun
- generador de respaldo 1, record 1, Spanish, generador%20de%20respaldo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-04-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Audio Technology
- Noise Pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- white-noise generator
1, record 2, English, white%2Dnoise%20generator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- white noise generator 2, record 2, English, white%20noise%20generator
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a white-noise generator is easy to use, small enough for compact lab setups, portable for field measurements, and inexpensive. 3, record 2, English, - white%2Dnoise%20generator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Électroacoustique
- Pollution par le bruit
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- générateur de bruit blanc
1, record 2, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20bruit%20blanc
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- générateur de bruits blancs 2, record 2, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20bruits%20blancs
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le générateur de bruit blanc s'avère être un équipement efficace pour apaiser rapidement un acouphénique, chacun pouvant obtenir sa propre «musique pour acouphène». 3, record 2, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20de%20bruit%20blanc
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Electric Rotary Machines
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- portable generator
1, record 3, English, portable%20generator
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Everything from man-pack radios to portable generators, axes, saws, pneumatic augers, jeeps and large cargo vehicles would be available. 2, record 3, English, - portable%20generator
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
portable generator : term standardized by Environment Canada and the Translation Bureau for use in the Black Carbon Inventory. 3, record 3, English, - portable%20generator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Machines tournantes électriques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- génératrice portative
1, record 3, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20portative
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- génératrice portable 2, record 3, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20portable
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'équipement des forces terrestres convient dans une large mesure pour faire face aux situations d'urgence civile. Celles-ci nécessitent avant tout, en effet, des appareils de radios portatifs, des génératrices portatives, des haches, des scies, des marteaux pneumatiques, ainsi que des jeeps et de plus gros véhicules de transport. 3, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20portative
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
génératrice portable : terme normalisé par Environnement Canada et le Bureau de la traduction dans le cadre de l'inventaire de carbone noir. 4, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ratrice%20portative
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-12-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Traction (Rail)
- Mechanical Components
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- auxiliaries 1, record 4, English, auxiliaries
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each locomotive unit is a self-sufficient portable power plant, complete with diesel engine, electric generator, auxiliaries, and operating cab housed within a car body. 1, record 4, English, - auxiliaries
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traction (Chemins de fer)
- Composants mécaniques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- organes auxiliaires
1, record 4, French, organes%20auxiliaires
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- appareils auxiliaires 1, record 4, French, appareils%20auxiliaires
masculine noun
- auxiliaires 1, record 4, French, auxiliaires
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La locomotive Diesel comporte également des organes auxiliaires tels que les réfrigérants d'eau et d'huile, les organes de lancement du moteur Diesel, etc. 1, record 4, French, - organes%20auxiliaires
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-01-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hydraulic cart 1, record 5, English, hydraulic%20cart
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Maintenance Formation. Expression used to designate the portable hydraulic power generator. 1, record 5, English, - hydraulic%20cart
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- générateur roulant
1, record 5, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20roulant
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Générateur (hydraulique) roulant. 1, record 5, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20roulant
Record 5, Key term(s)
- générateur hydraulique roulant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1989-03-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
- Ore Extraction and Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- shuttle car
1, record 6, English, shuttle%20car
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vehicle on rubber tires or caterpillar treads and usually propelled by electric motors, electrical energy which is supplied by a diesel-driven generator, by storage batteries, or by a power distribution system through a portable cable. Its chief function is the transfer of raw materials, such as coal and ore, from loading machines in trackless areas of a mine to the main transportation system. 2, record 6, English, - shuttle%20car
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The introduction of shuttle cars in the United States originated the term trackless mining. 2, record 6, English, - shuttle%20car
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
- Extraction et transport du minerai
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- camion-navette
1, record 6, French, camion%2Dnavette
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Engin à traction électrique ou Diesel, utilisé dans les mines souterraines pour transporter le minerai sur de courtes distances entre une chargeuse et un point de déchargement. (Le camion-navette circule indifféremment en marche avant ou en marche arrière.) 2, record 6, French, - camion%2Dnavette
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-12-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- dry room 1, record 7, English, dry%20room
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- change room 1, record 7, English, change%20room
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CA portable generator change room module 1, record 7, English, - dry%20room
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- séchoir
1, record 7, French, s%C3%A9choir
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
séchoir : terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 7, French, - s%C3%A9choir
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu aménagé pour le séchage du linge. 1, record 7, French, - s%C3%A9choir
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Matériel de travaux. Partie de l'unité mobile génératrice, séparée de la génératrice, où les ouvriers se changent et font sécher (à la chaleur de la génératrice) leurs vêtements de travail. 1, record 7, French, - s%C3%A9choir
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1982-02-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pneumatic cart 1, record 8, English, pneumatic%20cart
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pneumatic cart : Term used to designate "portable pneumatic power generator". 1, record 8, English, - pneumatic%20cart
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- générateur roulant
1, record 8, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20roulant
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
générateur (pneumatique) roulant 1, record 8, French, - g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20roulant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- portable engine generator set d. c. 1, record 9, English, portable%20engine%20generator%20set%20d%2E%20c%2E
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- générateur portable de courant continu
1, record 9, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20portable%20de%20courant%20continu
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 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ovens, Furnaces and Boilers (Heating)
- Steam-Powered Machines and Condensers
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- portable steam generator 1, record 10, English, portable%20steam%20generator
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fours et chaudières (Chauffage)
- Machines à vapeur et condenseurs
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- générateur à vapeur locomobile
1, record 10, French, g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rateur%20%C3%A0%20vapeur%20locomobile
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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