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ECM [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Machining
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electrochemical machining
1, record 1, English, electrochemical%20machining
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ECM 1, record 1, English, ECM
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- electro-chemical machining 2, record 1, English, electro%2Dchemical%20machining
correct
- electrolytic machining 3, record 1, English, electrolytic%20machining
correct
- electrochemical milling 4, record 1, English, electrochemical%20milling
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The shaping of a metal work piece (anode) by passing a direct electric current through an electrolyte in the gap between it an a suitably shaped tool (cathode) which focusses the current in those areas where preferential metal removal is desired. 4, record 1, English, - electrochemical%20machining
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electrochemical machining; electrochemical milling; ECM: Terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 1, English, - electrochemical%20machining
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Électro-usinage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- usinage électrolytique
1, record 1, French, usinage%20%C3%A9lectrolytique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- usinage électrochimique 2, record 1, French, usinage%20%C3%A9lectrochimique
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usinage d'une pièce métallique (anode) par un processus local de dissolution anodique provoqué par un courant continu passant dans un électrolyte situé dans un espace étroit laissé entre la pièce et une cathode de forme appropriée qui concentre les lignes de courant aux endroits où le métal de la pièce doit être enlevé. 3, record 1, French, - usinage%20%C3%A9lectrolytique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
usinage électrochimique : Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - usinage%20%C3%A9lectrolytique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Counter-Measures (Military operations)
- Electronic Warfare
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- electronic countermeasure
1, record 2, English, electronic%20countermeasure
correct, see observation, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ECM 2, record 2, English, ECM
correct, see observation, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The employment of a device or technique to impair an enemy's operational effectiveness in the electromagnetic or acoustic environment. 3, record 2, English, - electronic%20countermeasure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Techniques in this context are functions performed by equipment. 3, record 2, English, - electronic%20countermeasure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
electronic countermeasure; ECM: designations usually used in the plural. 4, record 2, English, - electronic%20countermeasure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
electronic countermeasure; ECM: designation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 5, record 2, English, - electronic%20countermeasure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
electronic countermeasure; ECM: The plural form of this designation (electronic countermeasures) and the abbreviation are standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee and officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 2, English, - electronic%20countermeasure
Record 2, Key term(s)
- electronic countermeasures
- electronic counter measures
- electronic counter measure
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
- Guerre électronique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contre-mesure électronique
1, record 2, French, contre%2Dmesure%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CME 2, record 2, French, CME
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
- ECM 3, record 2, French, ECM
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emploi d'un dispositif ou d'une technique pour nuire à l'efficacité opérationnelle de l'ennemi dans un environnement électromagnétique ou acoustique. 4, record 2, French, - contre%2Dmesure%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le présent contexte, une technique est une fonction exécutée par l'équipement. 4, record 2, French, - contre%2Dmesure%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contre-mesures électroniques; CME : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 5, record 2, French, - contre%2Dmesure%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
contre-mesure électronique; CME : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 6, record 2, French, - contre%2Dmesure%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
contre-mesure électronique; CME : La désignation au pluriel (contre-mesures électroniques) et l'abréviation sont uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 2, French, - contre%2Dmesure%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
contre-mesure électronique; ECM : La désignation au pluriel (contre-mesures électroniques) et l'abréviation sont uniformisées par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 5, record 2, French, - contre%2Dmesure%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 2, Key term(s)
- contre-mesures électroniques
- contremesure électronique
- contremesures électroniques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contramedidas (Operaciones militares)
- Guerra electrónica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- contramedidas electrónicas
1, record 2, Spanish, contramedidas%20electr%C3%B3nicas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
División de la guerra electrónica que comprende las medidas adoptadas para evitar o reducir la utilización eficaz, por el enemigo, del espectro electromagnético. 1, record 2, Spanish, - contramedidas%20electr%C3%B3nicas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-05-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- event chain methodology
1, record 3, English, event%20chain%20methodology
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ECM 2, record 3, English, ECM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [project management] methodology built on the concept that potential risks often lie outside the project's scope. 2, record 3, English, - event%20chain%20methodology
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- méthodologie de la chaîne d'événements
1, record 3, French, m%C3%A9thodologie%20de%20la%20cha%C3%AEne%20d%27%C3%A9v%C3%A9nements
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-10-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Histology
- Molecular Biology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- extracellular matrix
1, record 4, English, extracellular%20matrix
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ECM 2, record 4, English, ECM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the component of tissue that lies immediately outside and between cells in animals and plants. 3, record 4, English, - extracellular%20matrix
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All cells can make extracellular matrix but certain specialist cells produce a specific type of ECM: fibroblast cells secrete connective tissue ECM, osteoblast cells secrete bone-forming ECM and chondroblast cells secrete cartilage-forming ECM, fibroblasts and epithelial cells together make basement membrane ECM. 4, record 4, English, - extracellular%20matrix
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Histologie
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- matrice extracellulaire
1, record 4, French, matrice%20extracellulaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MEC 2, record 4, French, MEC
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réseau de macromolécules excrétées par les cellules des organismes pluricellulaires, qui forme un espace extracellulaire assurant le soutien, la protection mécanique et chimique, l'organisation tissulaire, la migration et la communication de ces cellules. 3, record 4, French, - matrice%20extracellulaire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matrice extracellulaire; MEC : terme, abréviation et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 15 septembre 2013. 4, record 4, French, - matrice%20extracellulaire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-05-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- electronic control module 1, record 5, English, electronic%20control%20module
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- module de commande électronique
1, record 5, French, module%20de%20commande%20%C3%A9lectronique
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Ford Canada 1, record 5, French, - module%20de%20commande%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo eléctrico (Vehículos automotores)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- módulo de control electrónico
1, record 5, Spanish, m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20control%20electr%C3%B3nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ECM 1, record 5, Spanish, ECM
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El módulo de control electrónico [...] es el "cerebro" del vehículo. El ECM es responsable de recibir y transmitir señales hacia todos los sensores en el vehículo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20control%20electr%C3%B3nico
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ECM, por sus siglas en inglés. 2, record 5, Spanish, - m%C3%B3dulo%20de%20control%20electr%C3%B3nico
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-02-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Construction Engineering (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- earth-covered magazine
1, record 6, English, earth%2Dcovered%20magazine
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ECM 1, record 6, English, ECM
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An above ground magazine that is protected by a covering of earth, with the possible exception of the headwall. 1, record 6, English, - earth%2Dcovered%20magazine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
earth-covered magazine; ECM: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 2, record 6, English, - earth%2Dcovered%20magazine
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génie construction (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- magasin recouvert de terre
1, record 6, French, magasin%20recouvert%20de%20terre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MRT 1, record 6, French, MRT
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Magasin construit à la surface du sol qui est protégé par une couche de terre, à l'exception possible du mur de tête. 1, record 6, French, - magasin%20recouvert%20de%20terre
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
magasin recouvert de terre; MRT : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 2, record 6, French, - magasin%20recouvert%20de%20terre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-03-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- engine condition monitoring 1, record 7, English, engine%20condition%20monitoring
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 7, Main entry term, French
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-03-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- european common market
1, record 8, English, european%20common%20market
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ECM 1, record 8, English, ECM
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See "European Economic Community". 2, record 8, English, - european%20common%20market
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- marché commun européen
1, record 8, French, march%C3%A9%20commun%20europ%C3%A9en
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- MCE 1, record 8, French, MCE
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir «Communauté économique européenne». 2, record 8, French, - march%C3%A9%20commun%20europ%C3%A9en
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- mercado común europeo
1, record 8, Spanish, mercado%20com%C3%BAn%20europeo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MCE 1, record 8, Spanish, MCE
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ver "Comunidad Económica Europea". 2, record 8, Spanish, - mercado%20com%C3%BAn%20europeo
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-11-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- erythema chronicum migrans
1, record 9, English, erythema%20chronicum%20migrans
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ECM 2, record 9, English, ECM
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A centrifugal annular erythema of the skin which is the characteristic initial lesion of Lyme disease. 3, record 9, English, - erythema%20chronicum%20migrans
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Diseases Weekly Report. 4, record 9, English, - erythema%20chronicum%20migrans
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- érythème chronique migrant
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9ryth%C3%A8me%20chronique%20migrant
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ECM 2, record 9, French, ECM
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- érythème chronique migrateur 3, record 9, French, %C3%A9ryth%C3%A8me%20chronique%20migrateur
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans 75% des cas, les symptômes précoces de la maladie (de Lyme) comprennent une éruption rouge, l'érythème chronique migrant (ECM), qui s'étend lentement autour de la piqûre d'insecte. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9ryth%C3%A8me%20chronique%20migrant
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada. 4, record 9, French, - %C3%A9ryth%C3%A8me%20chronique%20migrant
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-12-15
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
- Electrostatics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- error correction mode
1, record 10, English, error%20correction%20mode
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- ECM 2, record 10, English, ECM
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A facsimile feature that nearly eliminates errors by automatically retransmitting a document distorted during transmission. The ECM on the machine can only be used if the communicating machine also has ECM. 1, record 10, English, - error%20correction%20mode
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
- Électrostatique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mode de correction des erreurs
1, record 10, French, mode%20de%20correction%20des%20erreurs
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-10-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Electrical Engineering
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Electronic Control Messages 1, record 11, English, Electronic%20Control%20Messages
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(cable TV technology) 1, record 11, English, - Electronic%20Control%20Messages
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Électrotechnique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- message de contrôle des titres d'accès 1, record 11, French, message%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20titres%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1986-05-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Electronics Centre Manager 1, record 12, English, Electronics%20Centre%20Manager
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- gestionnaire du centre d'électronique 1, record 12, French, gestionnaire%20du%20centre%20d%27%C3%A9lectronique
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coordonnateur des fascicules bleus. 1, record 12, French, - gestionnaire%20du%20centre%20d%27%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Appellation de service de Transports Canada. 1, record 12, French, - gestionnaire%20du%20centre%20d%27%C3%A9lectronique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-06-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
- Construction Methods
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- ends centre-matched 1, record 13, English, ends%20centre%2Dmatched
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
- Procédés de construction
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- bouts à bouvetage médian 1, record 13, French, bouts%20%C3%A0%20bouvetage%20m%C3%A9dian
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bois du Canada 1, record 13, French, - bouts%20%C3%A0%20bouvetage%20m%C3%A9dian
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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