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ATOM [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-12-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Mathematics
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- atomic formula
1, record 1, English, atomic%20formula
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- atomic proposition 2, record 1, English, atomic%20proposition
correct
- atom 3, record 1, English, atom
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Each part of [a] proposition that is complete [and] cannot be broken down. 4, record 1, English, - atomic%20formula
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In mathematical logic, an atomic formula (also known simply as an atom) is a formula with no deeper propositional structure, that is, a formula that contains no logical connectives or equivalently a formula that has no strict subformulas. 1, record 1, English, - atomic%20formula
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques informatiques
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- formule atomique
1, record 1, French, formule%20atomique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- proposition atomique 2, record 1, French, proposition%20atomique
correct, feminine noun
- atome 3, record 1, French, atome
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proposition que l'on ne peut décomposer en une autre proposition. 4, record 1, French, - formule%20atomique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- atomic
1, record 2, English, atomic
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- atom 1, record 2, English, atom
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atomic; atom: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 2, English, - atomic
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- atomique
1, record 2, French, atomique
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- atom 1, record 2, French, atom
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atomique; atom : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 2, French, - atomique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-12-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- atom
1, record 3, English, atom
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of matter consisting of a single nucleus surrounded by a number of electrons equal to the number of protons in the nucleus. 2, record 3, English, - atom
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atom: term and definition standardized by ISO in 1997. 3, record 3, English, - atom
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Chimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- atome
1, record 3, French, atome
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de matière composée d'un noyau unique entouré d'un nombre d'électrons égal au nombre de protons du noyau. 2, record 3, French, - atome
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
atome : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 1997. 3, record 3, French, - atome
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
- Química
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- átomo
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1tomo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partícula de un cuerpo simple, la más pequeña que conserva las cualidades íntegras de él. 2, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1tomo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Atom Syndication Format
1, record 4, English, Atom%20Syndication%20Format
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Atom 2, record 4, English, Atom
correct
- Atom format 3, record 4, English, Atom%20format
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An XML [extensible markup language]-based file format used to syndicate content. 4, record 4, English, - Atom%20Syndication%20Format
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- format de syndication Atom
1, record 4, French, format%20de%20syndication%20Atom
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- format Atom 2, record 4, French, format%20Atom
correct, masculine noun
- Atom 2, record 4, French, Atom
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'instar du RSS, Atom est un format de syndication basé sur la norme XML [langage de balisage extensible]. Mais l'un des principaux objectifs de ses concepteurs est la mise en place d'un format universel de syndication de contenu. 3, record 4, French, - format%20de%20syndication%20Atom
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-06-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 5, Main entry term, English
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hockey category 2, record 5, English, - atom
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 5, Main entry term, French
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
catégorie de hockey 2, record 5, French, - atome
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pluriel : atomes 2, record 5, French, - atome
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 1994-08-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- atom
1, record 6, English, atom
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of matter ... [which] consists of a central charged nucleus (made up of neutrons and protons) and electrons that surround the nucleus. 2, record 6, English, - atom
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An atom is the smallest unit of any substance that retains the characteristics of a given element. Atoms consist of three major building blocks: positively charged protons, negatively charged electrons, and neutral neutrons. 3, record 6, English, - atom
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- atome
1, record 6, French, atome
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément de matière [...] formé d'un noyau central chargé (neutrons et protons) et d'électrons qui gravitent autour du noyau. 2, record 6, French, - atome
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'atome est la plus petite parcelle qui conserve les caractéristiques d'un élément donné. Chaque atome comprend trois particules différentes : les protons de charge électrique positive, les électrons de charge électrique négative et les neutrons électriquement neutres. 3, record 6, French, - atome
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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