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TARMAC [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
- Flights (Air Transport)
- Air Terminals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tarmac delay
1, record 1, English, tarmac%20delay
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A delay that] occurs when a flight is delayed on the tarmac after the doors of the aircraft are closed for take-off or after the flight has landed. 1, record 1, English, - tarmac%20delay
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
- Vols (Transport aérien)
- Aérogares
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- retard sur l'aire de trafic
1, record 1, French, retard%20sur%20l%27aire%20de%20trafic
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Retard qui se] produit lorsqu'un vol est retardé sur l'aire de trafic après la fermeture des portes de l'aéronef en prévision du décollage ou après l'atterrissage. 1, record 1, French, - retard%20sur%20l%27aire%20de%20trafic
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-07-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Urban Planning
- Environment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- depaving
1, record 2, English, depaving
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Depaving involves removing sections of hard paving, such as concrete and tarmac, and replacing it with a permeable surface such as gravel or soil. 2, record 2, English, - depaving
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ideally, we shouldn’t be paving over habitat and farmland to accommodate auto-centric development, but through depaving, we can reverse the damage! 3, record 2, English, - depaving
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement urbain
- Environnement
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dépavage
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9pavage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le succès à plus long terme de ces efforts se traduirait par des changements de comportement notables au sein de la communauté, des municipalités locales et des entreprises (p. ex. le dépavage de leurs allées et stationnements et l'utilisation de pavés perméables à la place ou d'autres solutions d'infrastructures vertes). 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9pavage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2022-11-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tarmac paving foreman
1, record 3, English, tarmac%20paving%20foreman
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tarmac paving forewoman 1, record 3, English, tarmac%20paving%20forewoman
correct
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contremaître à la pose de tarmacadam
1, record 3, French, contrema%C3%AEtre%20%C3%A0%20la%20pose%20de%20tarmacadam
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- contremaîtresse à la pose de tarmacadam 1, record 3, French, contrema%C3%AEtresse%20%C3%A0%20la%20pose%20de%20tarmacadam
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Airport Runways and Areas
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- apron
1, record 4, English, apron
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ramp 2, record 4, English, ramp
correct, officially approved
- tarmac 2, record 4, English, tarmac
correct, officially approved
- flight line 3, record 4, English, flight%20line
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defined area on an aerodrome, intended for parking, loading, unloading and/or servicing of aircraft. [Definition standardized by NATO.] 4, record 4, English, - apron
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
apron: term standardized by NATO. 5, record 4, English, - apron
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
apron; ramp; tarmac : terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization(ICAO). 5, record 4, English, - apron
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pistes et aires d'aéroport
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- aire de trafic
1, record 4, French, aire%20de%20trafic
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aire définie sur un aérodrome, destinée au stationnement, au chargement, au déchargement et à l'entretien courant des aéronefs. [Définition normalisée par l'OTAN.] 2, record 4, French, - aire%20de%20trafic
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aire de trafic : terme normalisé par l'OTAN et uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 3, record 4, French, - aire%20de%20trafic
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pistas y áreas del aeropuerto
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- plataforma
1, record 4, Spanish, plataforma
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- rampa 1, record 4, Spanish, rampa
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Área definida, en un aeródromo terrestre, destinada a dar cabida a las aeronaves para los fines de embarque o desembarque de pasajeros, correo o carga, abastecimiento de combustible, estacionamiento o mantenimiento. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 4, Spanish, - plataforma
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plataforma; rampa: términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - plataforma
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction Materials
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tarmacadam
1, record 5, English, tarmacadam
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- coated macadam 2, record 5, English, coated%20macadam
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Road construction material in the form of crushed stone coated with tar, bitumen, or asphalt. 3, record 5, English, - tarmacadam
Record 5, Key term(s)
- tarmac
- tarred macadam
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de constr. (Voies de circulation)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tarmacadam
1, record 5, French, tarmacadam
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériau enrobé de goudron, utilisé en couche de surface des chaussées. 2, record 5, French, - tarmacadam
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Matériau de revêtement des chaussées, composé de granulats de minéraux concassés (macadam), enrobés dans un liant hydrocarboné (émulsion de goudron). 3, record 5, French, - tarmacadam
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tarmacadam : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 4, record 5, French, - tarmacadam
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-05-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- emergency braking
1, record 6, English, emergency%20braking
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Preliminary results indicate that the plane landed 1, 220 meters(4, 000 ft) from the start of the 2, 743 meter(9, 000 ft) runway(much further along than normal)... as it tore off the tarmac and plunged into the 30 meter(100 ft) deep ravine. Tire marks extend 1, 600 ft(490 m) indicating emergency braking action. 1, record 6, English, - emergency%20braking
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- freinage d'urgence
1, record 6, French, freinage%20d%27urgence
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un avion de la compagnie aérienne canadienne Air Canada a été obligé de faire un freinage d'urgence lors de son décollage sur l'aéroport international de Calgary (Canada) après que les pilotes aient aperçu un homme qui déambulait sur la piste. 1, record 6, French, - freinage%20d%27urgence
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-06-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hill
1, record 7, English, hill
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- gradient 2, record 7, English, gradient
correct
- slope 3, record 7, English, slope
correct, noun
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For some the experience of riding up a hill will be one of elation but for most, the pain of climbing has been enough to see the bike sent to the darkest recesses of the shed or garage and the reintroduction of tiddly-winks to the daily activities. 4, record 7, English, - hill
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
You will get buckets of water thrown over you, you will get balloons from every corner thrown at you and they also have these huge bicycle pump looking things that throw a spout of water several meters. If you are cycling up a steep gradient you might be said to be a captive audience to them. They have no mercy. 5, record 7, English, - hill
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
You turn in the dirt road to your right and after a short slope you find a rocky climb, with fairly wide hairpin bends offering a beautiful view of the surrounding valleys. Just before the church of Cigno the tarmac road starts again and after cycling through this small village you get to a crossroads(the highest point this route) where you turn left along a beautiful slope leading to Civorio. 6, record 7, English, - hill
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "gradient" may also be used to mean the "grade of a hill", in which case it is usually expressed as a percentage. "Hill" and "slope" are also polysemic. 7, record 7, English, - hill
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- côte
1, record 7, French, c%C3%B4te
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- pente 2, record 7, French, pente
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Route en pente. 1, record 7, French, - c%C3%B4te
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuesta
1, record 7, Spanish, cuesta
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terreno en pendiente. 2, record 7, Spanish, - cuesta
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-08-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction Equipment
- Concrete Construction
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- slag tarmacadam
1, record 8, English, slag%20tarmacadam
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- tarmacadam of slag 2, record 8, English, tarmacadam%20of%20slag
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Macadam of slag, dross or similar industrial waste, whether or not incorporating the materials cited in subheading 2517 10 2517 20 00 (ZZ). 3, record 8, English, - slag%20tarmacadam
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Tarmac Ltd commenced the manufacture of Tarmacadam from slag in 1903 and was the pioneer of this type of production. 4, record 8, English, - slag%20tarmacadam
Record 8, Key term(s)
- tarmacadam from slag
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)
- Bétonnage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tarmacadam de laitier
1, record 8, French, tarmacadam%20de%20laitier
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Concassé et criblé, [le laitier brut] fournit des granulats pour macadams et enrobés (tarmacadam de laitier) 2, record 8, French, - tarmacadam%20de%20laitier
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Macadam de laitier, de scories ou de déchets industriels similaires, même comprenant des matières citées dans le n° 2517 10 2517 20 00(ZZZ). 3, record 8, French, - tarmacadam%20de%20laitier
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
macadam : (du nom de l'ingénieur écossais McAdam). À l'origine, simple empierrement des chaussées avec des granulats durs et anguleux, répandus puis compactés au rouleau compresseur. [...] De nos jours, le macadam est lié par une projection superficielle de bitume fluide (tarmacadam). 4, record 8, French, - tarmacadam%20de%20laitier
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-08-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Road Construction
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tarmacadam
1, record 9, English, tarmacadam
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- tarmac 1, record 9, English, tarmac
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A road or runway surfacing of broken stone which has been covered with tar, spread in a layer of uniform thickness and well rolled. Two layers are usually applied, the upper one being of stone of smaller size. 1, record 9, English, - tarmacadam
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A waterproof surface whose stones are bound together by tar, bitumen or asphalt, as distinct from waterbound macadam. 2, record 9, English, - tarmacadam
Record 9, Key term(s)
- tarred macadam
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Construction des voies de circulation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tarmacadam
1, record 9, French, tarmacadam
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les deux hommes poursuivirent leur route en silence. Le tarmacadam ne changeait pas. Il collait toujours à la semelle. 1, record 9, French, - tarmacadam
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-07-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Drainage and Irrigation (Agric.)
- Silviculture
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- root asphyxiation
1, record 10, English, root%20asphyxiation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- asphyxiation of roots 2, record 10, English, asphyxiation%20of%20roots
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trees on development sites can be damaged by : 1. Asphyxiation of roots(stopping roots breathe) ;-Ground compaction(especially by vehicles, spoil and storage of materials) ;-Raising ground levels inappropriately;-Changing the surface(eg. turf to tarmac) ;-Changing site drainage(especially waterlogging). 2, record 10, English, - root%20asphyxiation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The water logging conditions will further affect growth and wherever possible growers should take steps to drain water away from their fields. This measure, if accompanied with bright sunshine and high temperatures in the coming days, will alleviate considerably the adverse effects of water logging which can lead not only to reduced growth but also to root asphyxiation and ultimately death of stools. 1, record 10, English, - root%20asphyxiation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "wet feet" which is defined in the Internet. [<a href="http://www.goodfruit.com/archive/Oct_97/special3.html" title="http://www.goodfruit.com/archive/Oct_97/special3.html">http://www.goodfruit.com/archive/Oct_97/special3.html</a>] as "a term used to describe a tree that has difficulty growing in wet soil." 3, record 10, English, - root%20asphyxiation
Record 10, Key term(s)
- root drowning
- drowning
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Drainage et irrigation (Agriculture)
- Sylviculture
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- asphyxie des racines
1, record 10, French, asphyxie%20des%20racines
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saturation du sol et asphyxie des racines. Quand les couches superficielles du sol, voire même les horizons du sol d'une profondeur pouvant aller jusqu'à un mètre, sont saturées, les racines sont soumises à des conditions asphyxiantes en raison de la très faible diffusivité de l'oxygène dissous dans l'eau. 1, record 10, French, - asphyxie%20des%20racines
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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