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STRUCTURAL FEATURE [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gram-negative
1, record 1, English, gram%2Dnegative
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Gram-negative 2, record 1, English, Gram%2Dnegative
correct, adjective
- Gram negative 3, record 1, English, Gram%20negative
adjective
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Referring] to the inability of a bacterium to resist decolorization with alcohol after being treated with Gram’s crystal violet. 4, record 1, English, - gram%2Dnegative
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When bacteria are stained with certain basic dyes the cells of... Gram-negative species... can be easily decolorized with organic solvents such as ethanol or acetone; cells of Gram-positive species resist decolorization. The ability of bacteria to either retain or lose the stain generally reflects fundamental structural differences in the cell wall, and is an important taxonomic feature... 5, record 1, English, - gram%2Dnegative
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gram-négatif
1, record 1, French, gram%2Dn%C3%A9gatif
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Gram négatif 2, record 1, French, Gram%20n%C3%A9gatif
adjective
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un microorganisme qui se colore en rose par la coloration de Gram. 3, record 1, French, - gram%2Dn%C3%A9gatif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Classification des bactéries en deux grands groupes par la méthode de Gram (bactéries qui retiennent la première coloration et pas la seconde, dites gram-positives; bactéries qui se décolorent à l'alcool et prennent la seconde coloration, dites gram-négatives). 4, record 1, French, - gram%2Dn%C3%A9gatif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les adjectifs composés gram-négatif, ive et gram-positif, ive, «gram» prend valeur d'élément de composition, et s'écrit en principe avec la minuscule. Toutefois, certains auteurs conservent l'orthographe Gram-négatif, Gram-positif. L'usage reste flottant en ce qui concerne le trait d'union et l'accord de négatif, positif; [on trouve] de nombreuses variantes (des bactéries gram-négatives, gram négatives, gram négatif, gram-négatif; des microorganismes gram-positifs, gram positifs, gram positif, etc.). 4, record 1, French, - gram%2Dn%C3%A9gatif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gram-négatif : Ce terme figure dans l'article «Gram» du Grand Robert électronique DMW. 5, record 1, French, - gram%2Dn%C3%A9gatif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Enfermedades bacterianas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- gramnegativo
1, record 1, Spanish, gramnegativo
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- Gram negativo 2, record 1, Spanish, Gram%20negativo
adjective
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Dícese] del germen o bacteria que con la tinción de Gram pierde el colorante básico cristal violeta al ser tratado con alcohol y toma el color rojo de contraste. 3, record 1, Spanish, - gramnegativo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Atomic Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- molecular cage
1, record 2, English, molecular%20cage
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- molecular capsule 2, record 2, English, molecular%20capsule
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Molecular cages... are hollow nano-sized... compounds that consist of organic molecules or ions and, in most cases, metal ions. They share many structural features with, for example, viruses whose shells(capsids) are composed of organized proteins. One of the most significant feature of molecular cages is their ability to bind and release guest molecules depending on the prevailing conditions. Hence, some of their most important potential applications include biomedicinal uses(transport of drugs), storing of unstable and/or reactive molecules and recovery of hazardous compounds from aquatic environments. 3, record 2, English, - molecular%20cage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Physique atomique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cage moléculaire
1, record 2, French, cage%20mol%C3%A9culaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- capsule moléculaire 1, record 2, French, capsule%20mol%C3%A9culaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arrangement d'entités moléculaires liées de façon à définir un espace clos pouvant contenir un atome, un ion ou une petite molécule. 2, record 2, French, - cage%20mol%C3%A9culaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] chimistes ont rendu stable le phosphore blanc en enfermant la molécule de phosphore […] dans une capsule […] formée à partir de composés organiques simples et d'ions ferreux, qui s'auto-assemblent dans l'eau. Cette cage peut contenir le phosphore blanc […] et le stabiliser. Elle confine le tétraèdre de phosphore dans un espace si petit que la combustion ne peut pas s'y produire. En outre, la cage moléculaire est recyclable : le benzène s'adapte parfaitement à l'intérieur de la cage et en chasse alors le phosphore blanc dont il prend la place. 3, record 2, French, - cage%20mol%C3%A9culaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cage moléculaire; capsule moléculaire : désignations et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 mars 2019. 4, record 2, French, - cage%20mol%C3%A9culaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Física atómica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- jaula molecular
1, record 2, Spanish, jaula%20molecular
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cápsula molecular 2, record 2, Spanish, c%C3%A1psula%20molecular
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La jaula molecular ha sido creada mediante el diseño de piezas proteicas especializadas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - jaula%20molecular
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Petrography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- macrostructure
1, record 3, English, macrostructure
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structural feature of rocks that can be discerned by the unassisted eye, or with the help of a simple magnifier. 1, record 3, English, - macrostructure
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pétrographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- macrostructure
1, record 3, French, macrostructure
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La structure désigne la disposition et les relations mutuelles des minéraux constitutifs de la roche. Selon l'échelle nous distinguons la «microstructure» et la «macrostructure», observables respectivement au microscope et à l'œil nu. 1, record 3, French, - macrostructure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-12-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Radioactive Contamination
- Nuclear Waste Materials
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- barrier
1, record 4, English, barrier
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- confinement barrier 2, record 4, English, confinement%20barrier
correct
- isolation barrier 3, record 4, English, isolation%20barrier
correct
- containment barrier 4, record 4, English, containment%20barrier
proposal
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A feature used to limit the amount of water which contacts the waste, to retain or retard radioactivity and to provide intrusion resistance as well as structural stability to a waste management facility. 4, record 4, English, - barrier
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Engineered barriers can be employed in a LLW [low-level radioactive waste] disposal facility to reduce the release of radionuclides and to improve its overall safety performance. 5, record 4, English, - barrier
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Bedrock, capillary, engineered, geological, intrusion, multiple, natural, protective confinement barriers. 4, record 4, English, - barrier
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Confinement barriers provide intrusion resistance, provide structural stability to a waste management facility, retain or retard radioactivity. 4, record 4, English, - barrier
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Pollution par radioactivité
- Déchets nucléaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- barrière
1, record 4, French, barri%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- barrière de confinement 2, record 4, French, barri%C3%A8re%20de%20confinement
correct, feminine noun
- barrière d'isolement 3, record 4, French, barri%C3%A8re%20d%27isolement
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enveloppe ou dispositif à étanchéité et résistance spécifiées conçu pour s'opposer au relâchement vers l'extérieur de substances dangereuses (radioactives notamment). 4, record 4, French, - barri%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sûreté des stockages repose sur un système de barrières, ensemble de moyens artificiels ou naturels assurant le confinement de la radioactivité ou freinant son transfert. On distingue quatre barrières : La première barrière est constituée par la forme physico-chimique du déchet obtenue par les traitements et conditionnements [...] La deuxième barrière (conditionnement extérieur du déchet) est une enveloppe étanche et résistante autour du produit ainsi constitué. Elle confine le déchet solidifié et freine le transfert des radioéléments contenus. La troisième barrière (barrière ouvragée et matériau de bourrage) comprend des structures bétonnées ou métalliques et des matériaux doués de propriétés de rétention vis-à-vis des radionucléides susceptibles de migrer hors du déchet conditionné. Cette troisième barrière est mise en place sur le lieu de stockage même. La quatrième barrière est constituée par les terrains dans lesquels est réalisé le stockage [...] 5, record 4, French, - barri%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les matériaux naturels du site jouent [...] le rôle d'un ensemble de barrières complémentaires, dites curatives, qui n'interviendrait qu'en cas de défaillance des barrières préventives du dispositif d'isolement. 3, record 4, French, - barri%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les auteurs séparent aussi les types de barrières, selon qu'elles sont naturelles ou artificielles, en les baptisant de «curatives» ou de «préventives». 6, record 4, French, - barri%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Barrière à faible perméabilité, artificielle, complémentaire, de diffusion, de protection de sûreté, étanche, géochimique, géologique, multiple, naturelle, ouvragée (de remplissage, de voisinage), stable (à l'échelle géologique). 6, record 4, French, - barri%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Intégrité, stabilité, vieillissement d'une barrière. 6, record 4, French, - barri%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Les barrières assurent un haut degré de sûreté, confinent les déchets solidifiés, freinent les transferts de radioactivité, limitent (ou interdisent) les transferts de radioactivité vers la biosphère, présentent une très faible perméabilité, ralentissent le processus de transfert de la radioactivité, réalisent un confinement absolu de la radioactivité. 6, record 4, French, - barri%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 PHR
Interposer, mettre en œuvre des barrières. 6, record 4, French, - barri%C3%A8re
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medidas contra la contaminación
- Contaminación por radioactividad
- Desechos nucleares
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- barrera de confinamiento
1, record 4, Spanish, barrera%20de%20confinamiento
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- barrera de aislamiento 2, record 4, Spanish, barrera%20de%20aislamiento
correct, feminine noun
- barrera de contención 3, record 4, Spanish, barrera%20de%20contenci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
- barrera de almacenamiento 4, record 4, Spanish, barrera%20de%20almacenamiento
feminine noun
- barrera 5, record 4, Spanish, barrera
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-09-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- structural feature
1, record 5, English, structural%20feature
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In geology, a feature representing a discontinuity of mechanical properties, such as a joint, fault, or bedding plane. 2, record 5, English, - structural%20feature
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the distribution of fenite alteration is controlled by structural features (i.e., faults and fractures) ... 3, record 5, English, - structural%20feature
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- élément structural
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20structural
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- caractéristique structurale 2, record 5, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20structurale
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En géologie, une caractéristique qui représente une discontinuité des propriétés mécaniques, tel qu'une diaclase, une faille, ou un plan de stratification. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20structural
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la répartition des roches fénitiques est contrôlée par des éléments structuraux (c.-à-d. des failles et des fractures) [...] 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20structural
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-12-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Speleology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pinnacle karst
1, record 6, English, pinnacle%20karst
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- cutter-and-pinnacle karst 2, record 6, English, cutter%2Dand%2Dpinnacle%20karst
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] tropical karst characterized by vertical rock blades fretted sharped by dissolution. 3, record 6, English, - pinnacle%20karst
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a type of karst known as cutter-and-pinnacle karst, the contact between bedrock and soil overburden is very irregular... Water preferentially dissolves bedrock along some planar feature, such as bedding, joints, or fractures, whichever is the easier path. Roughly vertical, solutionally widened joints are called cutters, or grikes. Cutters are generally filled with soil. The bedrock that remains between cutters may be reduced to relatively narrow "ridges" of rock, called pinnacles, particularly where cutters are closely spaced. Cutter-and-pinnacle karst(or simply "pinnacle karst" for short) is common in many of the carbonate valleys in Maryland...... in pinnacle karst, part of the foundation may be supported by a bedrock pinnacle and part may be supported by a cutter(soil-filled). The result can be differential settling of the building, which may produce cracks in the walls, foundation, and floor... compromise the structural soundness of the bearing walls and, therefore, place the safety of the whole structure in doubt. 2, record 6, English, - pinnacle%20karst
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This type of karst] is practically indistinguishable from arete karst and tsingi [known in Madagascar], and includes the varieties known as shilin [known in China]. 3, record 6, English, - pinnacle%20karst
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pinnacle karst: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 6, English, - pinnacle%20karst
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Spéléologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- karst à pinacles
1, record 6, French, karst%20%C3%A0%20pinacles
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le karst à pinacles de Mulu se distingue de celui de la Forêt de pierre de Lunan, en Chine. En outre, il est plus vaste et dans un état plus naturel. Il est également différent des pinacles que l'on trouve dans le Bien du patrimoine mondial de Tsingy de Bemaraha, à Madagascar car il est adossé à une grande montagne et non sous forme de plateau découpé créé au-dessous de plans de litage principaux. Enfin, le contraste est net entre les grottes de Mulu qui ont évolué sur une échelle aussi gigantesque, par un processus de dissolution, et celles de Mammoth (États-Unis) qui possède des réseaux plus longs de petits passages et de Carlsbad (États-Unis) qui a essentiellement évolué grâce à des processus hydrothermiques. 2, record 6, French, - karst%20%C3%A0%20pinacles
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-05-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mathematical Geography
- Tectonics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- lineament
1, record 7, English, lineament
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A linear topographical or tonal feature on the terrain and on images and maps, which may represent a zone of structural weakness. 2, record 7, English, - lineament
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In some cases, major lineaments have been regarded as controlling factors, e.g. in the case of the Olympic Dam deposit ... 3, record 7, English, - lineament
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lineament: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 7, English, - lineament
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géographie mathématique
- Tectonique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- linéament
1, record 7, French, lin%C3%A9ament
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
De même à partir de l'image C, on peut tracer un plus grand nombre de linéaments, et en particulier tout un ensemble orienté grossièrement E-W qui traduit une structure géologique fortement plissée. 2, record 7, French, - lin%C3%A9ament
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans certains cas, on a considéré des linéaments majeurs comme des facteurs de contrôle (p. ex. dans le cas du gisement d'Olympic Dam [...]). 3, record 7, French, - lin%C3%A9ament
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
linéament : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 4, record 7, French, - lin%C3%A9ament
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2009-01-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Tectonics
- Petroleum Deposits
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- salt tectonics
1, record 8, English, salt%20tectonics
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process by which large deposits of salt are moved by geological forces. 2, record 8, English, - salt%20tectonics
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Devonian section generally follows the same regional structural trend as the erosional surface. Salt tectonics within the Devonian section emphasize the basement anticlinal feature on the east side. This occurred where the salts were exposed to surface erosion and were removed preferentially. 3, record 8, English, - salt%20tectonics
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
salt tectonics: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 8, English, - salt%20tectonics
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tectonique
- Gisements pétrolifères
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tectonique salifère
1, record 8, French, tectonique%20salif%C3%A8re
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- tectonique du sel 2, record 8, French, tectonique%20du%20sel
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tectonique particulière liée aux sels (sel gemme, potasse) [qui] sous surcharge [...] deviennent ductiles et peuvent former des dômes ou diapirs. 3, record 8, French, - tectonique%20salif%C3%A8re
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tectonique salifère montre le cas extrême d'un phénomène tectonique dû à l'intercalation de couches de plasticité et de densité différente. 4, record 8, French, - tectonique%20salif%C3%A8re
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La tectonique salifère à l'intérieur de la couche dévonienne accentue la nature anticlinale de la base du côté est. Cela s'est produit là où les sels ont été exposés à l'érosion de surface et enlevés de façon préférentielle. 5, record 8, French, - tectonique%20salif%C3%A8re
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tectonique salifère; tectonique du sel : termes en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 6, record 8, French, - tectonique%20salif%C3%A8re
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-03-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sociology (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- structural feature
1, record 9, English, structural%20feature
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Group identities are less centered on language and religion than in the 19th century and involve a sense of belonging to many different groups. Still, linguistic duality remains one of the structural features of Canadian society. While Canada’s personality now reflects its cultural diversity, it continues to express itself in two official languages. 1, record 9, English, - structural%20feature
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- caractéristique structurante
1, record 9, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20structurante
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] Les identités collectives ne sont plus aussi linguistiques et religieuses qu'au XIXe siècle et sont marquées par une pluralité de sentiments d'appartenance. La dualité linguistique reste néanmoins l'une des caractéristiques structurantes de la société canadienne. Si la personnalité canadienne reflète désormais la diversité culturelle, elle s'énonce toujours en deux langues officielles. 1, record 9, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20structurante
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-03-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- fundamental structural feature of the Constitution
1, record 10, English, fundamental%20structural%20feature%20of%20the%20Constitution
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- caractéristique structurelle fondamentale de la Constitution
1, record 10, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20structurelle%20fondamentale%20de%20la%20Constitution
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le principe du respect et de la protection des minorités est une caractéristique structurelle fondamentale de la Constitution canadienne qui est investi d'une force normative puissante et qui lie les gouvernements. 2, record 10, French, - caract%C3%A9ristique%20structurelle%20fondamentale%20de%20la%20Constitution
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-11-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- artesian basin
1, record 11, English, artesian%20basin
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Geologic structural feature, often of important dimensions, in which water is confined under artesian pressure. 2, record 11, English, - artesian%20basin
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- bassin artésien
1, record 11, French, bassin%20art%C3%A9sien
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structure géologique souvent de grandes dimensions, dans laquelle l'eau est sous pression artésienne. 2, record 11, French, - bassin%20art%C3%A9sien
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Geología
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuenca artesiana
1, record 11, Spanish, cuenca%20artesiana
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Estructura geológica, a menudo de grandes dimensiones, en la cual el agua está confinada a presión artesiana. 2, record 11, Spanish, - cuenca%20artesiana
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-12-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Landscape Architecture
- Fences and Enclosures
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- freestanding wall
1, record 12, English, freestanding%20wall
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- free standing wall 2, record 12, English, free%20standing%20wall
correct
- free-standing wall 3, record 12, English, free%2Dstanding%20wall
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Walls may be part of a building or free standing. A free standing wall is one which does not form part of any other structural feature and includes walls such as garden walls, walls adjacent to parking or clothes drying areas and a wall created for privacy purposes. A wall within a building does not have to be vertical, however, a freestanding wall is assumed to be vertical. The vertical plane related to a freestanding wall is taken from its base. 2, record 12, English, - freestanding%20wall
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Architecture paysagère
- Enceintes et clôtures
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- mur isolé
1, record 12, French, mur%20isol%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Et même au niveau des différents bureaux de vote, il n'y avait aucune affiche de listes électorales. Seul un tract collé sur mur isolé du grand marché de Badjindé annonçait : «Que personne ne vote demain». Tout cela n'était cependant que pure apparence. 2, record 12, French, - mur%20isol%C3%A9
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
À l'extérieur des vitrines, sur un mur isolé, une importante terre cuite émaillée représentant une Vierge de Pitié entre saint Jean et un moine fut réalisée dans l'atelier des Buglioni à Florence, contemporain de celui des Della Robbia. 3, record 12, French, - mur%20isol%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1999-12-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Eglinton Graben
1, record 13, English, Eglinton%20Graben
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 13, English, - Eglinton%20Graben
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... the Prince Patrick Uplift... probably represent culminations on a largely buried structural elevation. A smaller, complementary feature is the Eglinton Graben. 3, record 13, English, - Eglinton%20Graben
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Located in the Arctic Archipelago. 4, record 13, English, - Eglinton%20Graben
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- fossé tectonique Eglinton
1, record 13, French, foss%C3%A9%20tectonique%20Eglinton
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 13, French, - foss%C3%A9%20tectonique%20Eglinton
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 13, French, - foss%C3%A9%20tectonique%20Eglinton
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[...] [le] soulèvement de Prince-Patrick, représentent probablement les hauts points d'un soulèvement tectonique en grande partie caché. Le fossé tectonique Eglinton est un autre accident moins important. 3, record 13, French, - foss%C3%A9%20tectonique%20Eglinton
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-09-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- major structural feature 1, record 14, English, major%20structural%20feature
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- principal trait structural
1, record 14, French, principal%20trait%20structural
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 1999-09-01
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- negative area
1, record 15, English, negative%20area
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- negative element 1, record 15, English, negative%20element
correct
- area of subsidence 2, record 15, English, area%20of%20subsidence
correct
- subsidence area 3, record 15, English, subsidence%20area
correct
- subsiding area 4, record 15, English, subsiding%20area
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large structural feature or portion of the Earth's crust, characterized through a long period of geologic time by frequent and conspicuous downward movement(subsidence, submergence) or by extensive erosion, or by an uplift that is considerably less rapid or less frequent than those of adjacent positive elements. 1, record 15, English, - negative%20area
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- zone subsidente
1, record 15, French, zone%20subsidente
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- région subsidente 2, record 15, French, r%C3%A9gion%20subsidente
correct, feminine noun
- région affaissée 3, record 15, French, r%C3%A9gion%20affaiss%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- zone de subsidence 4, record 15, French, zone%20de%20subsidence
correct, feminine noun
- zone d'affaissement 5, record 15, French, zone%20d%27affaissement
feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les chaînes de montagnes correspondent à d'anciennes zones subsidentes à sédimentation intense; [...] 1, record 15, French, - zone%20subsidente
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans les zones de subsidence où des sédiments épais correspondent à une période relativement courte par suite d'un enfoncement progressif de l'écorce, on note en général une alternance plus ou moins régulière de dépôts grossiers et fins. 6, record 15, French, - zone%20subsidente
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
subsidence : [...] mouvement d'enfoncement progressif ou saccadé qui affecte un socle enfoui sous d'épais dépôts sédimentaires à la suite de l'accumulation pesante de ces dépôts pendant plusieurs milliers d'années. 7, record 15, French, - zone%20subsidente
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona de hundimiento
1, record 15, Spanish, zona%20de%20hundimiento
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1999-04-14
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Economic Geology
- Petrography
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- inherited structure
1, record 16, English, inherited%20structure
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- mimetic structure 2, record 16, English, mimetic%20structure
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An original structural feature of the country rock that has been faithfully preserved after its replacement by ore. 2, record 16, English, - inherited%20structure
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Géologie économique
- Pétrographie
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- structure relique
1, record 16, French, structure%20relique
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1998-03-17
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- blemish
1, record 17, English, blemish
correct, noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In timber, any feature that marks its appearance without lowering its utility..., e. g. blue stain in structural timber. 1, record 17, English, - blemish
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- anomalie non dépréciative
1, record 17, French, anomalie%20non%20d%C3%A9pr%C3%A9ciative
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractéristique anormale, par exemple la coloration bleutée du bois de construction, qui ne nuit pas à l'utilité de la pièce. 2, record 17, French, - anomalie%20non%20d%C3%A9pr%C3%A9ciative
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1998-03-02
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Tectonics
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- massif
1, record 18, English, massif
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A massive topographic and structural feature, especially in an orogenic belt, commonly formed of rocks more rigid than those of its surroundings. These rocks may be protruding bodies of basement rocks, consolidated during earlier orogenies, or younger plutonic bodies. 1, record 18, English, - massif
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Tectonique
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- massif
1, record 18, French, massif
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les plutonites [...] recoupent à l'emporte-pièce les terrains préexistants, souvent sans les déranger mécaniquement [...]. Les grands batholites sont appelés «massifs». 1, record 18, French, - massif
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1990-08-28
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- member
1, record 19, English, member
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A constituent part of any structural or composite whole, as a subordinate architectural feature of a building. 2, record 19, English, - member
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A structural member is a wall, column, beam, or tie, or a combination of these. A building or building frame consists of a number of members fixed together. 3, record 19, English, - member
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- montant
1, record 19, French, montant
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- pied 2, record 19, French, pied
masculine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élement vertical d'un ensemble, destiné à servir de support ou de renfort. 1, record 19, French, - montant
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les raidisseurs 2a et 3 sont constitués, chacun, d'un montant ou «pied» encastré et boulonné à la partie supérieure dans la ferrure de contrefiche de train. 20MYS.53. 10.1 .3.f aéronautique (cadres intermédiaires- soute de train 106a1. .12.05.74 2, record 19, French, - montant
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1985-03-14
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Pharmacology
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- structural feature 1, record 20, English, structural%20feature
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The structural formulas of the marketed azole antimyotics are as shown here. We recognize their common activity determining structural feature of a drug. 1, record 20, English, - structural%20feature
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Pharmacologie
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- formule de structure
1, record 20, French, formule%20de%20structure
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Formule de structure : Dès que l'on eut la notion de valence des éléments, on s'ingénia à représenter les substances minérales d'abord, par des formules développés [structural formulas] au lieu de s'en tenir aux formules brutes; p. ex : NH3 devient H-NHH, les hydrogènes étant écarés les uns des autres de 120 degrés C. C'est probablement en chimie organique que les formules de structure acquièrent de l'importance; elles servent à expliquer les cas d'"isométrie", c'est-à-dire des substances ayant la même composition contésimale et la même grandeur moléculaire, mais qui présentent des propriétés chimiques et physiques différentes. 1, record 20, French, - formule%20de%20structure
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1977-03-30
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- proboscis
1, record 21, English, proboscis
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The inbent walls [of the mouth parts of many Gastropods] can be pushed outward far enough to bring the tip of the radula even with the outer surface or considerably beyond it(...) This structural feature of the mouth region is called a "proboscis". It can be introverted or everted at will. 1, record 21, English, - proboscis
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- trompe
1, record 21, French, trompe
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains Gastéropodes peuvent être armés d'une "trompe" musculeuse très mobile à l'aide de laquelle ils peuvent perforer les coquilles de Bivalves dont ils font leur nourriture. 1, record 21, French, - trompe
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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