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POSITIONER [37 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Dentistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- head positioner
1, record 1, English, head%20positioner
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each panoramic unit has a head positioner, which is used to align the patient's teeth as accurately as possible in the focal trough. The typical head positioner consists of a chin rest, notched bite-block, forehead rest, and lateral head supports or guides... 1, record 1, English, - head%20positioner
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Dentisterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de contention
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contention
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La radiographie panoramique dentaire permet d'obtenir en un seul cliché, une vue d'ensemble des dents du patient, ainsi que ses deux mâchoires et ses articulations. L'examen est très rapide et indolore, la tête du patient est maintenue par un système de contention afin de rester immobile. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contention
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumental médico
- Radiografía (Medicina)
- Odontología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de posicionamiento
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20de%20posicionamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Este kit de sistema de posicionamiento de película de rayos X dental está hecho de acero inoxidable sólido y gran plástico, puede soportar alta temperatura y limpieza a alta presión, durabilidad y larga vida útil. Los bloques de mordida redondeados sin bordes afilados mejoran la comodidad, el diseño de bloque de mordida abierto proporciona una mordida más suave. 2, record 1, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20posicionamiento
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems (Land Forces)
- Target Acquisition
- Armour
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- azimuth electronic positioner
1, record 2, English, azimuth%20electronic%20positioner
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electronic sensor that allows a vehicle’s main armament to traverse in full stabilization mode and its fire control system to calculate the correct lead angle on a target. 2, record 2, English, - azimuth%20electronic%20positioner
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
azimuth electronic positioner : designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 2, English, - azimuth%20electronic%20positioner
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces terrestres)
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Arme blindée
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- positionneur électronique pour le pointage en direction
1, record 2, French, positionneur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20pour%20le%20pointage%20en%20direction
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 DEF
Capteur électronique qui permet à l'armement principal d'un véhicule de pointer le canon en mode stabilisation complète, et au système de conduite de tir de calculer le bon angle de correction-but d'une cible. 2, record 2, French, - positionneur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20pour%20le%20pointage%20en%20direction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
positionneur électronique pour le pointage en direction : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 2, French, - positionneur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20pour%20le%20pointage%20en%20direction
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-10-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Road Maintenance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- wing travel positioner
1, record 3, English, wing%20travel%20positioner
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A wing travel positioner increases the [snowplow truck] driver's field of vision by tucking under the passenger window when not in use, [which] reduces the risk of [accidents]. 2, record 3, English, - wing%20travel%20positioner
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Entretien des routes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- positionneur d'aile
1, record 3, French, positionneur%20d%27aile
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le positionneur d'aile augmente le champ de vision du conducteur [de chasse-neige] en [se plaçant sous] la vitre du passager [lorsqu'il] n'est pas [utilisé, ce qui] réduit les risques d'accident. 1, record 3, French, - positionneur%20d%27aile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-02-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Servomechanisms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- actuator without positioner
1, record 4, English, actuator%20without%20positioner
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Servomécanismes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- servomoteur sans positionneur
1, record 4, French, servomoteur%20sans%20positionneur
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 2017-05-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- air-to-close valve
1, record 5, English, air%2Dto%2Dclose%20valve
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... if the control pilot choice would normally dictate the use of an air-to-close valve but it is mandatory to have the valve close on loss of air supply, an air-to-open valve fitted with a reverse acting positioner can be used. 2, record 5, English, - air%2Dto%2Dclose%20valve
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- vanne à action hyperstatique
1, record 5, French, vanne%20%C3%A0%20action%20hyperstatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-05-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- air-to-open valve
1, record 6, English, air%2Dto%2Dopen%20valve
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... if the control pilot choice would normally dictate the use of an air-to-close valve but it is mandatory to have the valve close on loss of air supply, an air-to-open valve fitted with a reverse acting positioner can be used. 2, record 6, English, - air%2Dto%2Dopen%20valve
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vanne à action hypostatique
1, record 6, French, vanne%20%C3%A0%20action%20hypostatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le robinet à commande pneumatique [...] en question est une vanne à action hypostatique. 1, record 6, French, - vanne%20%C3%A0%20action%20hypostatique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-03-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Storage Media (Data Processing)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- linear voice coil
1, record 7, English, linear%20voice%20coil
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- linear voice coil positioner 1, record 7, English, linear%20voice%20coil%20positioner
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The D-700 series of winchester disk drives features mini-winchester heads, plated media, linear voice coils, etc. 1, record 7, English, - linear%20voice%20coil
Record 7, Key term(s)
- linear voice coil actuator
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Supports d'information (Informatique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- actuateur à déplacement linéaire
1, record 7, French, actuateur%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9placement%20lin%C3%A9aire
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'entraînement du média se fait en prise directe par un moteur à courant continu sans balai. L'unité d'alimentation est détachable. Les deux unités comprennent également un actuateur à déplacement linéaire. 1, record 7, French, - actuateur%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9placement%20lin%C3%A9aire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2015-04-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Orthodontics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- positioner
1, record 8, English, positioner
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- tooth positioner 1, record 8, English, tooth%20positioner
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A removable elastic orthodontic appliance molded to fit the teeth on a ’setup’ made by repositioning the teeth from a plaster cast. 1, record 8, English, - positioner
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The material may be rubber or elastomeric plastic. It is typically used to achieve fine adjustments and retain corrected positions during the finishing stages of treatment. 1, record 8, English, - positioner
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Orthodontie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- appareil de contention amovible
1, record 8, French, appareil%20de%20contention%20amovible
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- dispositif contentif amovible 1, record 8, French, dispositif%20contentif%20amovible
correct, masculine noun
- appareil de maintien amovible 1, record 8, French, appareil%20de%20maintien%20amovible
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La contention peut être provisoire. On utilisera essentiellement [...] un tooth-positioner. Ce dispositif en caoutchouc souple englobant les deux arcades permet d'assurer la contention en guidant la récidive et de terminer le traitement par l'exécution de petits mouvements comme la fermeture des espaces résiduels après dépose des bagues. 2, record 8, French, - appareil%20de%20contention%20amovible
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2014-01-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Micrographics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- microfiche reader-printer
1, record 9, English, microfiche%20reader%2Dprinter
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- microfiche reader/printer 2, record 9, English, microfiche%20reader%2Fprinter
correct
- microfiche viewer/printer 3, record 9, English, microfiche%20viewer%2Fprinter
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The present invention provides a microfiche reader-printer comprising a housing to engage the apparatus, a control panel on the front of the housing, a microfiche carrier operably disposed on the front of the housing to receive a microfiche therein, a viewing screen disposed across the front of the housing, an image projector disposed to project a light beam through the microfiche and magnify the light beam, including a fiche image, a pair of reflecting mirrors movable to one position where the projected image beam is reflected to the back side of the screen to permit viewing there of and a positioner mechanism mechanically operative to shift the positions of the mirrors to a second position to initiate a printing cycle. 1, record 9, English, - microfiche%20reader%2Dprinter
Record 9, Key term(s)
- microfiche viewer-printer
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Micrographie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- lecteur-reproducteur de microfiches
1, record 9, French, lecteur%2Dreproducteur%20de%20microfiches
correct, 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 2013-04-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Continuous Handling
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- fork positioner
1, record 10, English, fork%20positioner
officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officially approved by CN. 1, record 10, English, - fork%20positioner
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Manutention continue
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bras de fourche à écartement réglable
1, record 10, French, bras%20de%20fourche%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9cartement%20r%C3%A9glable
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Solution mise au point avec un employé de la section Achats et gestion des stocks, à partir de la documentation du fournisseur. 1, record 10, French, - bras%20de%20fourche%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9cartement%20r%C3%A9glable
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CN. 1, record 10, French, - bras%20de%20fourche%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9cartement%20r%C3%A9glable
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2012-08-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Ground Equipment (Airports)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- autonomous robotic refuelling system
1, record 11, English, autonomous%20robotic%20refuelling%20system
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- ARRS 2, record 11, English, ARRS
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- autonomous robotic refueling system 3, record 11, English, autonomous%20robotic%20refueling%20system
correct
- ARRS 3, record 11, English, ARRS
correct
- ARRS 3, record 11, English, ARRS
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An autonomous robotic refuelling system is being developed to achieve rapid aircraft turnaround, notably during combat operations. The proposed system includes a gantry positioner with sufficient reach to position a robotic arm that performs the refuelling tasks; a six degree of freedom manipulator equipped with a remote center of compliance, torque sensor, and a gripper that can handle standard tools; a computer vision system to locate and guide the refuelling nozzle, inspect the nozzle, and avoid collisions; and an operator interface with video and graphics display. 4, record 11, English, - autonomous%20robotic%20refuelling%20system
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Matériel de piste (Aéroports)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système d'avitaillement robotisé autonome
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27avitaillement%20robotis%C3%A9%20autonome
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2012-07-16
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Machine-Tooling (Metallurgy)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- rotary positioner 1, record 12, English, rotary%20positioner
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Usinage (Métallurgie)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- culot rotatif
1, record 12, French, culot%20rotatif
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 2012-06-27
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Stationary Equipment (Railroads)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- rail positioner 1, record 13, English, rail%20positioner
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Apparently at CN, they now use any device to hold the rail in place, to align and position the rails. 1, record 13, English, - rail%20positioner
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Matériel fixe (Chemins de fer)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de maintien et d'alignement du rail 1, record 13, French, dispositif%20de%20maintien%20et%20d%27alignement%20du%20rail
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 2007-05-25
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Remote Sensing
- Medical Imaging
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- gantry positioner
1, record 14, English, gantry%20positioner
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A robotic end-effector can be mounted on a gantry positioner, or any other type of robotic arm. 1, record 14, English, - gantry%20positioner
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Télédétection
- Imagerie médicale
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- positionneur à portique
1, record 14, French, positionneur%20%C3%A0%20portique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-01-14
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Television Arts
- Cinematography
- Radio Arts
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- boom man
1, record 15, English, boom%20man
correct, familiar
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- boom microphone operator 2, record 15, English, boom%20microphone%20operator
correct
- boom operator 3, record 15, English, boom%20operator
correct
- microphone boom operator 4, record 15, English, microphone%20boom%20operator
correct
- boom-microphone positioner 5, record 15, English, boom%2Dmicrophone%20positioner
correct
- perchman 6, record 15, English, perchman
- poleman 1, record 15, English, poleman
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, Key term(s)
- boom microphone positioner
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Cinématographie
- Radio (Arts du spectacle)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- opérateur de girafe
1, record 15, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20girafe
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- opératrice de girafe 1, record 15, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20girafe
correct, feminine noun
- perchiste 2, record 15, French, perchiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- opérateur de micro-perche 1, record 15, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20micro%2Dperche
correct, masculine noun
- opératrice de micro-perche 1, record 15, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20de%20micro%2Dperche
correct, feminine noun
- boom man 3, record 15, French, boom%20man
avoid, masculine noun, France
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne préposée au maniement des perches de microphone en studio. 3, record 15, French, - op%C3%A9rateur%20de%20girafe
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2002-12-10
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Range Measurements (Telecommunications)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- spherical near-field antenna testing
1, record 16, English, spherical%20near%2Dfield%20antenna%20testing
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- SNFA(T) 2, record 16, English, SNFA%28T%29
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spherical near-field antenna testing requires that the near-field of the test antenna be sampled in amplitude, phase and polarisation in a regular grid on a spherical surface. This is accomplished... by using a fixed probe and mounting the test antenna on a high-precision antenna positioner. 3, record 16, English, - spherical%20near%2Dfield%20antenna%20testing
Record 16, Key term(s)
- spherical near field antenna testing
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Mesures à distance (Télécommunications)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- mesures d'antenne sur une sphère en champ proche
1, record 16, French, mesures%20d%27antenne%20sur%20une%20sph%C3%A8re%20en%20champ%20proche
feminine noun, plural
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Key term(s)
- mesure d'antenne sur une sphère en champ proche
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2001-09-27
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- elevation electronic positioner 1, record 17, English, elevation%20electronic%20positioner
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A positioner which sends signals to the electronic unit which are used to elevate the gun in full stab and aid the computer in calculating the correct lead angle. 1, record 17, English, - elevation%20electronic%20positioner
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- positionneur électronique de pointage en hauteur
1, record 17, French, positionneur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20pointage%20en%20hauteur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Positionneur émettant des signaux utilisés par le calculateur pour le pointage en site du tube et pour l'élaboration du décalage. 1, record 17, French, - positionneur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20pointage%20en%20hauteur
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
positionneur électronique de pointage en hauteur : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 17, French, - positionneur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20pointage%20en%20hauteur
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-07-07
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Wood Sawing
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- hydraulic linear positioner
1, record 18, English, hydraulic%20linear%20positioner
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- linear positioner 1, record 18, English, linear%20positioner
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Series 100 Cut-Off Saw... The saw is cycled by a 2-1/2" bore linear positioner for controlled high speed motion. Saw center is maintained at the log center to minimize lateral forces. The saw is driven by a 75 hp motor and cog belt drive. 1, record 18, English, - hydraulic%20linear%20positioner
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Sciage du bois
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- servo-positionneur
1, record 18, French, servo%2Dpositionneur
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Notre nouveau servo-positionneur peut accroître votre productivité tout en fournissant des grumes uniformes coupées avec une précision rentable. 1, record 18, French, - servo%2Dpositionneur
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement tiré de la documentation offerte par la compagnie Forano International de Montréal. 1, record 18, French, - servo%2Dpositionneur
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2001-06-11
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
- Industrial Techniques and Processes
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- micropositioner
1, record 19, English, micropositioner
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument used in positioning a film substrate or device for bonding or trimming. 1, record 19, English, - micropositioner
Record 19, Key term(s)
- micro positioner
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
- Techniques industrielles
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- micropositionneur
1, record 19, French, micropositionneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- micro-positionneur 2, record 19, French, micro%2Dpositionneur
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2000-11-24
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Storage of Oil and Natural Gas
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- tape positioner
1, record 20, English, tape%20positioner
correct, standardized
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Guide sliding freely on the strapping tape. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 1, record 20, English, - tape%20positioner
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is used to pull and hold the tape in the correct position for taking measurements. 1, record 20, English, - tape%20positioner
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tape positioner : term standardized by ISO. 2, record 20, English, - tape%20positioner
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Stockage du pétrole et du gaz naturel
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- positionneur de ruban
1, record 20, French, positionneur%20de%20ruban
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bloc coulissant librement sur le ruban de ceinturage. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 1, record 20, French, - positionneur%20de%20ruban
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est utilisé pour serrer le ruban et le maintenir en position correcte lors des mesurages. 1, record 20, French, - positionneur%20de%20ruban
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
positionneur de ruban : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 20, French, - positionneur%20de%20ruban
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1998-11-28
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Wood Sawing
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- set works
1, record 21, English, set%20works
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- setworks 2, record 21, English, setworks
correct
- positioner 3, record 21, English, positioner
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mechanism on a log carriage which serves to advance the knees towards, or withdraw them from, the saw line, so regulating the thickness of the piece being cut. 4, record 21, English, - set%20works
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Sciage du bois
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- positionneur
1, record 21, French, positionneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- dispositif diviseur 1, record 21, French, dispositif%20diviseur
correct, masculine noun
- diviseur 1, record 21, French, diviseur
correct, masculine noun
- système de division 1, record 21, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20division
correct, masculine noun
- dispositif de division-dégagement 2, record 21, French, dispositif%20de%20division%2Dd%C3%A9gagement
avoid, masculine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mécanisme qui, sur un chariot ou un autre système de sciage ou d'équarrissage, permet d'ajuster la position de la pièce par rapport au plan de sciage ou vice versa et ainsi de régler l'épaisseur de coupe. 1, record 21, French, - positionneur
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1996-06-22
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- hand-held mouse positioner 1, record 22, English, hand%2Dheld%20mouse%20positioner
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Key term(s)
- handheld mouse positioner
- hand held mouse positioner
- hand-held positioner, mouse
- handheld positioner, mouse
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- positionneur manuel de souris
1, record 22, French, positionneur%20manuel%20de%20souris
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Key term(s)
- positionneur de souris manuel
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1996-05-21
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Wood Industries)
- Wood Sawing
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- linear cylinder 1, record 23, English, linear%20cylinder
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- servo-cylinder 1, record 23, English, servo%2Dcylinder
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Part of a log positioner. 1, record 23, English, - linear%20cylinder
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Information taken from the 1995-1996 documentation supplied by Forano International in Montreal (Quebec). 1, record 23, English, - linear%20cylinder
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Installations et équipement (Industr. du bois)
- Sciage du bois
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- servo-cylindre
1, record 23, French, servo%2Dcylindre
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équipement d'un positionneur de billes. 1, record 23, French, - servo%2Dcylindre
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Renseignement tiré de la documentation offerte par la compagnie Forano International de Montréal. 1, record 23, French, - servo%2Dcylindre
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1995-09-22
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Facilities and Equipment (Metal Joining)
- Arc Welding
- Transformers
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- motorized welding positioner 1, record 24, English, motorized%20welding%20positioner
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Welder: Job description.] Welds prototypes and components constructed of a wide range of metals and alloys such as steels, stainless steels, heat resistant alloys, aluminum alloys, copper and brass. Assignments typically require the use of Ultra-High-Vacuum equipment and techniques. The incumbent utilizes equipment and processes such as seam, spot, and manual welders, tungsten and metallic inert gas welders, AC/DC transformer and DC generator welders, motorized welding positioners, and laser welders; and selects electrodes and filler and brazing alloys. 1, record 24, English, - motorized%20welding%20positioner
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Équipement pour l'assemblage des métaux
- Soudage à l'arc
- Transformateurs
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- positionneur de soudeuse muni d'un moteur
1, record 24, French, positionneur%20de%20soudeuse%20muni%20d%27un%20moteur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- positionneur de machine à souder à entraînement mécanique 1, record 24, French, positionneur%20de%20machine%20%C3%A0%20souder%20%C3%A0%20entra%C3%AEnement%20m%C3%A9canique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'adjectif «motorisé» est aussi attesté dans le sens de «muni d'un moteur», mais cet emploi est signalé comme rare par le Grand Robert. On l'emploie plutôt pour signifier «muni d'un véhicule à moteur», ou «transporté par automobile». 1, record 24, French, - positionneur%20de%20soudeuse%20muni%20d%27un%20moteur
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pour plus de renseignements, voir les fiches suivantes dans TERMIUM : «motorized electric lock», «motorized keyboard», «motorized valve», «welding positioner», «positioner», «electric positioner». 1, record 24, French, - positionneur%20de%20soudeuse%20muni%20d%27un%20moteur
Record 24, Key term(s)
- positionneur motorisé
- positionneur à l'entraînement mécanique
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1989-05-30
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- bypass valve positioner 1, record 25, English, bypass%20valve%20positioner
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de réglage automatique de la soupape de dérivation
1, record 25, French, dispositif%20de%20r%C3%A9glage%20automatique%20de%20la%20soupape%20de%20d%C3%A9rivation
masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1986-07-02
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Packaging in Glass
- Packaging Machinery and Equipment
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- bottle upender
1, record 26, English, bottle%20upender
proposal
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
- bottle positioner 1, record 26, English, bottle%20positioner
proposal
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Emballages en verre
- Machines et équipement d'emballage
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- redresseur de bouteille
1, record 26, French, redresseur%20de%20bouteille
masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) redresseurs de bouteilles plastiques (...) Des centaines d'appareils de ce type ont (...) été vendus dans le monde (...) les clients [sont] (...) tous utilisateurs de bouteilles ou flacons plastiques pour conditionner leurs liquides. A la base de ce succès, la possibilité offerte par le "Posimat" de redresser et de positionner les contenants plastiques avant remplissage et étiquetage de manière automatique, fiable et simple. 1, record 26, French, - redresseur%20de%20bouteille
Record 26, Key term(s)
- Posimat
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1986-04-10
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- throttle solenoid positioner
1, record 27, English, throttle%20solenoid%20positioner
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electric solenoid which holds the throttle valve open in the hot-idle position, and then permits the throttle valve to close completely when the ignition is turned off to prevent dieseling. 1, record 27, English, - throttle%20solenoid%20positioner
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de retenue à solénoïde du papillon des gaz
1, record 27, French, dispositif%20de%20retenue%20%C3%A0%20sol%C3%A9no%C3%AFde%20du%20papillon%20des%20gaz
proposal, masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1985-10-01
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Materials Handling
- Pulp and Paper
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- roll positioner
1, record 28, English, roll%20positioner
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
Record 28, Textual support, English
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Manutention
- Pâtes et papier
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- centreur de bobine
1, record 28, French, centreur%20de%20bobine
correct, masculine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record number: 28, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe de manutention qui sert à centrer les bobines de papier en vue de leur passage au distributeur de macule. 1, record 28, French, - centreur%20de%20bobine
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
Record 29 - internal organization data 1985-05-24
Record 29, English
Record 29, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 29, Main entry term, English
- optical forms positioner 1, record 29, English, optical%20forms%20positioner
Record 29, Abbreviations, English
Record 29, Synonyms, English
Record 29, Textual support, English
Record number: 29, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Document printer includes optical forms positioner. 1, record 29, English, - optical%20forms%20positioner
Record 29, French
Record 29, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 29, Main entry term, French
- positionneur de papier pour lecture optique
1, record 29, French, positionneur%20de%20papier%20pour%20lecture%20optique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 29, Abbreviations, French
Record 29, Synonyms, French
Record 29, Textual support, French
Record 29, Spanish
Record 29, Textual support, Spanish
Record 30 - internal organization data 1982-11-22
Record 30, English
Record 30, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 30, Main entry term, English
- valve positioner
1, record 30, English, valve%20positioner
correct
Record 30, Abbreviations, English
Record 30, Synonyms, English
Record 30, French
Record 30, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 30, Main entry term, French
- positionneur de vanne 1, record 30, French, positionneur%20de%20vanne
Record 30, Abbreviations, French
Record 30, Synonyms, French
Record 30, Textual support, French
Record 30, Spanish
Record 30, Textual support, Spanish
Record 31 - internal organization data 1982-11-09
Record 31, English
Record 31, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
Record 31, Main entry term, English
- force balance positioner
1, record 31, English, force%20balance%20positioner
correct
Record 31, Abbreviations, English
Record 31, Synonyms, English
Record 31, French
Record 31, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
Record 31, Main entry term, French
- relais d'asservissement à balance de forces 1, record 31, French, relais%20d%27asservissement%20%C3%A0%20balance%20de%20forces
Record 31, Abbreviations, French
Record 31, Synonyms, French
Record 31, Textual support, French
Record 31, Spanish
Record 31, Textual support, Spanish
Record 32 - internal organization data 1979-09-13
Record 32, English
Record 32, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
- Welding and Soldering (Metals)
Record 32, Main entry term, English
- positioner
1, record 32, English, positioner
correct
Record 32, Abbreviations, English
Record 32, Synonyms, English
Record 32, Textual support, English
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a mechanical device for placing or holding a body in position during an operation (as welding or drilling). 1, record 32, English, - positioner
Record 32, French
Record 32, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
- Soudage (Métal)
Record 32, Main entry term, French
- positionneur
1, record 32, French, positionneur
correct
Record 32, Abbreviations, French
Record 32, Synonyms, French
Record 32, Textual support, French
Record number: 32, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil permettant d'orienter facilement et de maintenir assemblées des pièces métalliques pendant leur soudure. 1, record 32, French, - positionneur
Record 32, Spanish
Record 32, Textual support, Spanish
Record 33 - internal organization data 1979-02-14
Record 33, English
Record 33, Subject field(s)
- Control Instrumentation (Mechanical Components)
Record 33, Main entry term, English
- positioner
1, record 33, English, positioner
correct
Record 33, Abbreviations, English
Record 33, Synonyms, English
Record 33, Textual support, English
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The mechanical device on a control valve which insures that the position of a valve plunger is exactly proportional to the instrument signal. 1, record 33, English, - positioner
Record 33, French
Record 33, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Composants mécaniques)
Record 33, Main entry term, French
- positionneur
1, record 33, French, positionneur
correct
Record 33, Abbreviations, French
Record 33, Synonyms, French
Record 33, Textual support, French
Record number: 33, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Afin que la régulation soit fidèle, il faut qu'à chaque valeur de la pression de l'air corresponde une position déterminée de l'organe d'obturation. Pour de telles applications, il faut avoir recours à un positionneur (...) 1, record 33, French, - positionneur
Record 33, Spanish
Record 33, Textual support, Spanish
Record 34 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 34, English
Record 34, Subject field(s)
- Welding and Soldering (Metals)
Record 34, Main entry term, English
- welding positioner 1, record 34, English, welding%20positioner
Record 34, Abbreviations, English
Record 34, Synonyms, English
Record 34, French
Record 34, Domaine(s)
- Soudage (Métal)
Record 34, Main entry term, French
- support de pièces à souder 1, record 34, French, support%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20%C3%A0%20souder
Record 34, Abbreviations, French
Record 34, Synonyms, French
Record 34, Textual support, French
Record 34, Spanish
Record 34, Textual support, Spanish
Record 35 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 35, English
Record 35, Subject field(s)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 35, Main entry term, English
- special effects positioner 1, record 35, English, special%20effects%20positioner
Record 35, Abbreviations, English
Record 35, Synonyms, English
Record 35, Textual support, English
Record 35, French
Record 35, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 35, Main entry term, French
- manche à balai 1, record 35, French, manche%20%C3%A0%20balai
Record 35, Abbreviations, French
Record 35, Synonyms, French
- levier de trucages 1, record 35, French, levier%20de%20trucages
Record 35, Textual support, French
Record number: 35, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--levier de commande pour la sélection des trucages électroniques. 1, record 35, French, - manche%20%C3%A0%20balai
Record 35, Spanish
Record 35, Textual support, Spanish
Record 36 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 36, English
Record 36, Subject field(s)
- Concrete Preparation and Mixing
- Pipes and Fittings
Record 36, Main entry term, English
- cage positioner 1, record 36, English, cage%20positioner
Record 36, Abbreviations, English
Record 36, Synonyms, English
Record 36, Textual support, English
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Shown is a large automatic cage machine that automatically wraps circumferential steel over the previously placed longitudinal bars, spacing the wraps correctly and welding each intersection. 2, record 36, English, - cage%20positioner
Record 36, French
Record 36, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du béton
- Tuyauterie et raccords
Record 36, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de mise en place des cerces
1, record 36, French, dispositif%20de%20mise%20en%20place%20des%20cerces
masculine noun
Record 36, Abbreviations, French
Record 36, Synonyms, French
Record 36, Textual support, French
Record number: 36, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cerce : dans un ouvrage en béton armé ou en béton précontraint, armature ou câble disposés selon une forme circulaire pour reprendre les efforts d'extension dans un ouvrage cylindrique. 2, record 36, French, - dispositif%20de%20mise%20en%20place%20des%20cerces
Record 36, Spanish
Record 36, Textual support, Spanish
Record 37 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 37, English
Record 37, Subject field(s)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
- Television Arts
Record 37, Main entry term, English
- wipe positioner 1, record 37, English, wipe%20positioner
Record 37, Abbreviations, English
Record 37, Synonyms, English
Record 37, Textual support, English
Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[--an electronic device used to place various wipe patterns on the television screen] 1, record 37, English, - wipe%20positioner
Record 37, French
Record 37, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 37, Main entry term, French
- place-volet 1, record 37, French, place%2Dvolet
Record 37, Abbreviations, French
Record 37, Synonyms, French
Record 37, Textual support, French
Record number: 37, Textual support number: 1 OBS
--commande permettant de situer les volets dans le cadre de l'image. 1, record 37, French, - place%2Dvolet
Record 37, Spanish
Record 37, Textual support, Spanish
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