TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
AIRFLOW [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-09-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- airflow
1, record 1, English, airflow
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Terrain can influence the transport and diffusion of hazardous gases to a critical degree, especially for heavier-than-air gases (such as chlorine). Channelling of winds along valleys can lead to transport of gases with restricted lateral diffusion for considerable distances. In light winds, the slope of terrain has a significant influence on local airflow. 2, record 1, English, - airflow
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écoulement de l'air
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9coulement%20de%20l%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Influence de la topographie sur le gradient de température et sur les vents]. Le relief en général exerce une action dynamique sur l'écoulement de l'air. [...] D'une façon générale, les filets d'air ont tendance à épouser plus ou moins le profil du relief, de sorte qu'une montagne engendre une zone d'ascendance de l'air sur sa face au vent suivie d'une zone de descendance. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9coulement%20de%20l%27air
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- flujo de aire
1, record 1, Spanish, flujo%20de%20aire
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-09-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Flights (Air Transport)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- airflow
1, record 2, English, airflow
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- air flow 2, record 2, English, air%20flow
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An air flow may take place in a wind tunnel, in the induction system of an engine, etc., or a relative air flow can occur, as past the wing or other parts of a moving craft. 2, record 2, English, - airflow
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Vols (Transport aérien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- écoulement d'air
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9coulement%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- écoulement de l'air 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9coulement%20de%20l%27air
masculine noun
- écoulement aérodynamique 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9coulement%20a%C3%A9rodynamique
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(hélicoptères). 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9coulement%20d%27air
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(aérodynamique). 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9coulement%20d%27air
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme "écoulement d'air" a été uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 6, record 2, French, - %C3%A9coulement%20d%27air
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plus la vitesse du déplacement de l'aile est grande et plus la différence de vitesse de l'écoulement de l'air sur les deux faces de l'aile est considérable, donc plus la portance est forte. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9coulement%20d%27air
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1988-04-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- airflow 1, record 3, English, airflow
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- air flow
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- flux d'air
1, record 3, French, flux%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(réacteur). 2, record 3, French, - flux%20d%27air
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 3, record 3, French, - flux%20d%27air
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1988-04-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Aircraft Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- airflow 1, record 4, English, airflow
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- air flow
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- circulation d'air
1, record 4, French, circulation%20d%27air
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 OBS
(conditionnement d'air). 2, record 4, French, - circulation%20d%27air
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 3, record 4, French, - circulation%20d%27air
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1988-04-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Aircraft Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- airflow
1, record 5, English, airflow
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [air multiplier package] pressure switch senses upstream pressure, which biases the regulator setting to a lower valve as upstream pressure increases, thus limiting airflow on a cold day. 2, record 5, English, - airflow
Record 5, Key term(s)
- air flow
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- débit d'air
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9bit%20d%27air
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 CONT
Lorsque le débit d'air dans le venturi est nul ou faible, le diaphragme est en position de repos et le tiroir masque une lumière. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9bit%20d%27air
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(génération pneumatique). 3, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9bit%20d%27air
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 4, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9bit%20d%27air
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-01-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Household Cleaning and Maintenance
- Electrical Domestic Appliances
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- air flow
1, record 6, English, air%20flow
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- airflow 2, record 6, English, airflow
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
volume of air brought into a vacuum cleaner by the fan system. 1, record 6, English, - air%20flow
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de nettoyage et d'entretien (Arts ménagers)
- Appareillage électrique domestique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- débit d'air
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9bit%20d%27air
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plus le débit d'air est rapide, plus l'aspirateur ramasse les débris rapidement. Si le débit d'air est lent, vous devrez passer l'aspirateur plus longtemps pour bien nettoyer. 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9bit%20d%27air
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- airflow 1, record 7, English, airflow
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- passage d'air
1, record 7, French, passage%20d%27air
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: