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DAMP [4 records]

Record 1 1994-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Crops
  • Milling and Cereal Industries
OBS

A sample of grain is identified as damp if the moisture content exceeds the "tough" range established for that class of grain.

OBS

Term used in grading Canadian grains at the Canadian Grain Commission.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture des plantes industrielles
  • Minoterie et céréales
OBS

On identifie un échantillon comme étant humide si la teneur en eau dépasse la plage établie pour le grain «gourd» de la classe de grain en question.

OBS

Terme en usage à la Commission Canadienne des grains dans l'agréage du grain.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geology
  • Meteorology
DEF

A small or moderate amount of liquid water present in a gas or on a solid.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géologie
  • Météorologie
DEF

Quantité relativement faible d'eau présente dans un gaz ou un solide.

Spanish

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Record 3 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique

Spanish

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Record 4 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
DEF

To make an oscillating indicator or other device come to rest.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
OBS

Oscillations amorties (oscillations dont l'amplitude décroît rapidement avec le temps).

Spanish

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