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Record 1 2016-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Radioactive Contamination
  • Radiation Protection
DEF

The mathematical expectation of the harm incurred from an exposure to radiation, taking into account ... the probability [and severity] of each type of deleterious effect ...

OBS

detriment: term standardized by ISO in 1997.

OBS

detriment: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Pollution par radioactivité
  • Radioprotection
DEF

Espérance mathématique du dommage qui pourrait résulter d'une exposition aux rayonnements, compte tenu [...] de la probabilité d'apparition [et de la gravité] de chaque type d'effet préjudiciable [...]

OBS

détriment : terme normalisé par l'ISO en 1997.

OBS

détriment : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Law of Contracts (common law)
DEF

The relinquishment of some legal right that a promisee would have otherwise been entitled to exercise.

French

Domaine(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Droit des contrats (common law)
OBS

désavantage : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).

Spanish

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Record 3 - external organization data 2011-10-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radioactive Contamination
  • Radiation Protection
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
DEF

The mathematical expectation of individual or collective harm incurred from exposure to radiation, taking into account the probability of each type of deleterious health effect and the severity of each effect.

OBS

These deleterious effects include both the effects on health and on other effects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution par radioactivité
  • Radioprotection
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
DEF

Concept mathématique de prévision du dommage individuel ou collectif causé par l'exposition aux rayonnements, tenant compte de la probabilité de chaque type d'effet nuisible et de la gravité de chacun d'eux.

OBS

[Les] effets nocifs [...] comprennent à la fois les effets sur la santé ainsi que d'autres effets éventuels.

Spanish

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Record 4 1995-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrology
CONT

A specialist astrological term relating to a planet which is said to be in its detriment, or "in detriment," when in a sign opposite to that which is its own sign or house.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrologie
CONT

Les planètes sont en exil lorsqu'elles occupent le Signe opposé à leur domicile. Selon la tradition, une planète en exil voit son influence amoindrie.

Spanish

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