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Record 1 2021-04-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Archaeology
DEF

A measurement below the datum on an archaeological site.

OBS

It is usually used to plot the vertical location of artifacts, features or soil layers in individual square units, then changed to a measurement above sea level for records.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Archéologie
DEF

Mesure de ce qui se situe sous le plan de référence d'un site archéologique.

OBS

Généralement utilisée pour déterminer l'emplacement vertical des artefacts, des vestiges ou des couches du sol d'un carré donné, elle est ensuite convertie en mesure de l'altitude au-dessus du niveau marin.

Spanish

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Record 2 2019-06-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
DEF

Granular refractory material for kiln and furnace linings used in the steel industry and other industries.

OBS

It is prepared by firing high-purity dolomite to a temperature greater than 1700°C.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Employment Benefits
  • Remuneration (Personnel Management)
OBS

Title confirmed by Human Resources Development Canada, Income Security Programs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Avantages sociaux
  • Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
OBS

Appellation confirmée par Développement des ressources humaines Canada, Programmes de la sécurité du revenu.

Spanish

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Record 4 1985-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

In IMS/VS, the collection of macro parameter statements that describes an IMS/VS data base.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques

Spanish

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