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STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTIC [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Military Equipment
- Rehabilitation (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- soft exoskeleton
1, record 1, English, soft%20exoskeleton
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- exosuit 2, record 1, English, exosuit
correct
- soft exosuit 3, record 1, English, soft%20exosuit
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Soft exoskeletons, or exosuits, are clothing-like devices made of fabric or elastomers that wrap around a person's limb and work in parallel with his/her muscles... Characteristic of exosuits is that they rely on the structural integrity of the human body to transfer reaction forces between body segments, rather than having their own frame, thus acting more like external muscles than an external skeleton. 4, record 1, English, - soft%20exoskeleton
Record 1, Key term(s)
- exo-suit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Matériel militaire
- Réadaptation (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- exosquelette souple
1, record 1, French, exosquelette%20souple
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- exosquelette textile 2, record 1, French, exosquelette%20textile
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour certaines applications, un effort plus faible est suffisant pour fournir l'assistance nécessaire au porteur. Le poids de la structure devient une problématique d'autant plus critique qu'il pénalise rapidement son porteur. Dans ces cas d'usages, l'utilisation d'une structure rigide n'est pas obligatoire. Dans cette situation, on retrouve les exosquelettes souples, dont la structure est assemblée à partir de matériaux très flexibles qui se déforment en cours d'utilisation [...] Les technologies employées sont très légères et épousent le corps du porteur. 3, record 1, French, - exosquelette%20souple
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-11-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Ecosystems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- old-growth attributes
1, record 2, English, old%2Dgrowth%20attributes
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structural features and other characteristics of old-growth forests, including : large trees for the species and site; wide variation in tree sizes and spacing; accumulations of large dead standing and fallen trees; multiple canopy layers; canopy gaps and understory patchiness; elements of decay such as broken or deformed tops or trunks and root decay; and the presence of species characteristic of old growth. 2, record 2, English, - old%2Dgrowth%20attributes
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Écosystèmes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- caractéristiques de la forêt ancienne
1, record 2, French, caract%C3%A9ristiques%20de%20la%20for%C3%AAt%20ancienne
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- caractéristiques des forêts anciennes 1, record 2, French, caract%C3%A9ristiques%20des%20for%C3%AAts%20anciennes
correct, feminine noun, plural
- caractéristiques de vieille forêt 2, record 2, French, caract%C3%A9ristiques%20de%20vieille%20for%C3%AAt
feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éléments structurels qui composent la forêt ancienne. 3, record 2, French, - caract%C3%A9ristiques%20de%20la%20for%C3%AAt%20ancienne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'âge auquel on commence à observer ces caractéristiques de vieille forêt varie, mais semble se situer entre 160 et 180 ans. D'autres facteurs clés que l'âge du peuplement qui contribuent à l'apparition des caractéristiques de vieille forêt (mesurées par un indice de même nom) ou influent sur leur évolution sont l'altitude et le régime hydrique (modifiés par l'emplacement de la station). 2, record 2, French, - caract%C3%A9ristiques%20de%20la%20for%C3%AAt%20ancienne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-04-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cytology
- Biotechnology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cytoskeleton
1, record 3, English, cytoskeleton
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The network of structural proteins on the interior of a cell that determines its characteristic shape, flexibility, and motility 2, record 3, English, - cytoskeleton
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In most cells the cytoskeleton is composed of microtubules, intermediate filaments, and microfilaments, some of which may traverse the cell. Action and various fibrillar proteins are major components of the cytoskeleton. 2, record 3, English, - cytoskeleton
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cytologie
- Biotechnologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cytosquelette
1, record 3, French, cytosquelette
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] un ensemble constitué par des microfilaments et des microtubules, dispersés dans le hyaloplasme, regroupés en faisceaux ou encore organisés en des structures complexes. 2, record 3, French, - cytosquelette
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces ions calcium agissent indirectement sur le cytosquelette, ensemble de protéines qui modèle l'architecture des cellules. 3, record 3, French, - cytosquelette
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Citología
- Biotecnología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- citoesqueleto
1, record 3, Spanish, citoesqueleto
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-07-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- frangibility
1, record 4, English, frangibility
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A characteristic of an object to retain its structural integrity and stiffness up to a desired maximum load, but on impact from a greater load, to break, distort or yield in such a manner as to present the minimum hazard to aircraft. 1, record 4, English, - frangibility
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frangibility: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 4, English, - frangibility
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fragibilité
1, record 4, French, fragibilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère d'un objet qui conserve son intégrité structurale et sa rigidité jusqu'à une charge maximale spécifiée mais qui, lorsqu'il est soumis à une charge plus importante, se rompt, se déforme ou cède de manière à présenter le minimum de risques pour un avion. 1, record 4, French, - fragibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fragibilité : terme et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 4, French, - fragibilit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería aeronáutica y mantenimiento
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- frangibilidad
1, record 4, Spanish, frangibilidad
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Característica de un objeto que consiste en conservar su integridad estructural y su rigidez hasta una carga máxima conveniente, deformándose, quebrándose o cediendo con el impacto de una carga mayor, de manera que represente un peligro mínimo para las aeronaves. 1, record 4, Spanish, - frangibilidad
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
frangibilidad : término y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - frangibilidad
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-09-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Toponymy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- San Rafael Swell
1, record 5, English, San%20Rafael%20Swell
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The San Rafael swell is a classic Laramide-style uplift exposing Jurassic through Cretaceous rocks in east-central Utah. Within the east-facing limb of the San Rafael monocline, the Carmel Formation can be divided into 10 mechanical units based on stratigraphic characteristics and style of deformation. 2, record 5, English, - San%20Rafael%20Swell
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In some instances, it has been possible to target reservoirs exhibiting more than one characteristic favorable to the application of horizontal drilling technology. A good example is the Grassy Creek Trail Field located in Emery and Carbon counties, Utah, which produces oil from several members of the Lower Triassic Moenkopi Formation. The field is located on a small, low dip structural nose at the north end of the San Rafael Swell. 3, record 5, English, - San%20Rafael%20Swell
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Toponymie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bombement de San Rafael
1, record 5, French, bombement%20de%20San%20Rafael
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent proposé par Linda Guay, rédactrice en chef administrative, Division de l'information géoscientifique, Ressources naturelles Canada. 1, record 5, French, - bombement%20de%20San%20Rafael
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-09-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Toponymy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Lower Triassic Moenkopi Formation
1, record 6, English, Lower%20Triassic%20Moenkopi%20Formation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In some instances, it has been possible to target reservoirs exhibiting more than one characteristic favorable to the application of horizontal drilling technology. A good example is the Grassy Creek Trail Field located in Emery and Carbon counties, Utah, which produces oil from several members of the Lower Triassic Moenkopi Formation. The field is located on a small, low dip structural nose at the north end of the San Rafael Swell. 1, record 6, English, - Lower%20Triassic%20Moenkopi%20Formation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Toponymie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Formation de Moenkopi du Trias inférieur
1, record 6, French, Formation%20de%20Moenkopi%20du%20Trias%20inf%C3%A9rieur
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formation de Moenkopi du Trias inférieur : Parce qu'il s'agit d'une formation reconnue formellement, il faut utiliser la majuscule en français («Formation»); l'emploi de la particule «de» est aussi obligatoire. Équivalent et renseignements obtenus de Linda Guay, rédactrice en chef administrative, Division de l'information géoscientifique, et de Robert Bélanger, chef, Services scientifiques, Ressources naturelles Canada. 1, record 6, French, - Formation%20de%20Moenkopi%20du%20Trias%20inf%C3%A9rieur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-09-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- low dip structural nose
1, record 7, English, low%20dip%20structural%20nose
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In some instances, it has been possible to target reservoirs exhibiting more than one characteristic favorable to the application of horizontal drilling technology. A good example is the Grassy Creek Trail Field located in Emery and Carbon counties, Utah, which produces oil from several members of the Lower Triassic Moenkopi Formation. The field is located on a small, low dip structural nose at the north end of the San Rafael Swell. 1, record 7, English, - low%20dip%20structural%20nose
Record 7, Key term(s)
- low-dip structural nose
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- saillant anticlinal à faible pendage
1, record 7, French, saillant%20anticlinal%20%C3%A0%20faible%20pendage
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
saillant anticlinal à faible pendage : Équivalent confirmé par Linda Guay, rédactrice en chef administrative, Division de l'information géoscientifique, et par Robert Bélanger, chef, Services scientifiques, Ressources naturelles Canada. 1, record 7, French, - saillant%20anticlinal%20%C3%A0%20faible%20pendage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-03-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hypsochromic shift
1, record 8, English, hypsochromic%20shift
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- blue shift 2, record 8, English, blue%20shift
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The displacement of the characteristic maximum of the absorption band towards a shorter wavelength(higher frequency, higher energy), due to the structural modification of a molecule. 2, record 8, English, - hypsochromic%20shift
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- déplacement hypsochrome
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9placement%20hypsochrome
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- migration hypsochrome 1, record 8, French, migration%20hypsochrome
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-08-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- structural characteristic
1, record 9, English, structural%20characteristic
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- caractéristique structurelle
1, record 9, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20structurelle
correct, feminine 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 1987-05-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Hand Tools
- Rough Carpentry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- broad axe
1, record 10, English, broad%20axe
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- broadax 2, record 10, English, broadax
correct
- broadaxe 2, record 10, English, broadaxe
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A name sometimes given to short-handled Axes with one characteristic in common-a rather broad blade, i. e. wide in relations to its length. They are mainly of the Side Axe group, such as the Wheelwright's and Cooper's Axes, and are used for squaring logs or for making railway sleepers, and for squaring structural timbers of all kinds. 1, record 10, English, - broad%20axe
Record 10, Key term(s)
- broad ax
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Outillage à main
- Charpenterie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- doloire
1, record 10, French, doloire
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- épaule de mouton 1, record 10, French, %C3%A9paule%20de%20mouton
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cognée à taillant droit, à large lame plane dont le tranchant n'a qu'un seul biseau, oblique par rapport au manche court et un peu courbé, servant à aplanir, dresser et unir les pièces de bois. 2, record 10, French, - doloire
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces (...) outils (...) s'emploient également, une fois l'arbre à terre, pour rompre le bois (...) L'équarrissage (...) se pratique généralement avec une "doloire" ou "épaule de mouton" (...) 3, record 10, French, - doloire
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Trésor de la langue française note que "épaule de mouton" est un synonyme populaire. 4, record 10, French, - doloire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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