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MODERATION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Physics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- neutron moderation
1, record 1, English, neutron%20moderation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- neutronic moderation 2, record 1, English, neutronic%20moderation
correct
- moderation 3, record 1, English, moderation
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The reduction of the neutron energy by scattering without appreciable capture. 4, record 1, English, - neutron%20moderation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Moderation of neutrons. The energy of neutrons depends on their speed. When neutrons are in motion in solid materials, their speed is reduced due to repeated collision with nuclei and the scattering which results. This is termed "neutron moderation" ... 5, record 1, English, - neutron%20moderation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moderation: term and definition standardized by ISO in 1997. 6, record 1, English, - neutron%20moderation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
moderation: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 6, record 1, English, - neutron%20moderation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- moderation of neutrons
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Physique nucléaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modération neutronique
1, record 1, French, mod%C3%A9ration%20neutronique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- modération de neutrons 2, record 1, French, mod%C3%A9ration%20de%20neutrons
correct, feminine noun
- modération 3, record 1, French, mod%C3%A9ration
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réduction de l'énergie des neutrons par diffusion sans capture appréciable. 4, record 1, French, - mod%C3%A9ration%20neutronique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modération : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 1997. 5, record 1, French, - mod%C3%A9ration%20neutronique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
modération : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 5, record 1, French, - mod%C3%A9ration%20neutronique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-09-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Sociology of Human Relations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- moderation
1, record 2, English, moderation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Freedom from excess; proper restraint; temperance. 2, record 2, English, - moderation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Sociologie des relations humaines
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- modération
1, record 2, French, mod%C3%A9ration
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère, comportement d'une personne qui est éloignée de tout excès. 2, record 2, French, - mod%C3%A9ration
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] agir avec modération dans ses propos, éviter de porter atteinte à la réputation d'autrui et traiter les autres administrateurs avec respect. 3, record 2, French, - mod%C3%A9ration
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comportamiento humano
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- moderación
1, record 2, Spanish, moderaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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