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UP-GRADING [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Oil Refining
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- upgrading
1, record 1, English, upgrading
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- up-grading 2, record 1, English, up%2Dgrading
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The processing of bitumen or heavy crude oil into a synthetic crude oil. 3, record 1, English, - upgrading
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
upgrade: To increase the commercial value of coal or mineral product by appropriate treatment. 4, record 1, English, - upgrading
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Raffinage du pétrole
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- valorisation
1, record 1, French, valorisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- amélioration 2, record 1, French, am%C3%A9lioration
feminine noun
- augmentation 2, record 1, French, augmentation
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus de pré-raffinage du bitume ou du pétrole brut lourd par lequel on obtient du pétrole brut synthétique. 3, record 1, French, - valorisation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Valorisation à grande échelle, partielle. 4, record 1, French, - valorisation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-09-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Petroleum Distillation
- White Products (Petroleum)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- light distillate
1, record 2, English, light%20distillate
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- engine distillate 2, record 2, English, engine%20distillate
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Naphthas and gasolines boiling below 230°C at normal atmospheric pressure, and with a closed-cup flash point below ambient temperature. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 3, record 2, English, - light%20distillate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A collective term used to describe petroleum fractions boiling in the range 30°-250°C. 4, record 2, English, - light%20distillate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It comprises the gasolines and most of the kerosine range and therefore the separation, blending and up-grading of light distillate is a principal feature of refinery operations. 4, record 2, English, - light%20distillate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
light distillate: term standardized by ISO. 5, record 2, English, - light%20distillate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Distillation du pétrole
- Produits blancs (Pétrole)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- distillat léger
1, record 2, French, distillat%20l%C3%A9ger
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Naphtas et essences bouillant en dessous de 230 °C à pression atmosphérique normale et ayant un point d'éclair en vase clos inférieur à la température ambiante. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 2, record 2, French, - distillat%20l%C3%A9ger
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distillat léger: terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - distillat%20l%C3%A9ger
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-12-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Education
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pre-vocational up-grading centre 1, record 3, English, pre%2Dvocational%20up%2Dgrading%20centre
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- pre-vocational up-grading center
- prevocational upgrading centre
- prevocational upgrading center
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- centre de perfectionnement en vue de la formation professionnelle
1, record 3, French, centre%20de%20perfectionnement%20en%20vue%20de%20la%20formation%20professionnelle
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Lexique du vocabulaire général de l'éducation, DSTM [Direction des services de traduction ministériels] Statistique Canada. 1, record 3, French, - centre%20de%20perfectionnement%20en%20vue%20de%20la%20formation%20professionnelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-06-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Road Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Advanced Safety Up-Grading Course
1, record 4, English, Advanced%20Safety%20Up%2DGrading%20Course
correct, Manitoba
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Sécurité routière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Cours avancé de perfectionnement en sécurité routière
1, record 4, French, Cours%20avanc%C3%A9%20de%20perfectionnement%20en%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20routi%C3%A8re
correct, Manitoba
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Offert par la Division des permis et immatriculations du ministère de la Voirie et du Transport du Manitoba. 1, record 4, French, - Cours%20avanc%C3%A9%20de%20perfectionnement%20en%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20routi%C3%A8re
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tracks and Roadways (Rail Transport)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- up-grading of track 1, record 5, English, up%2Dgrading%20of%20track
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Voies ferrées
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- renouvellement de la voie
1, record 5, French, renouvellement%20de%20la%20voie
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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