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NICK [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-09-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Biotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nick
1, record 1, English, nick
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A single-strand break in a double-stranded DNA molecule. 2, record 1, English, - nick
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It acts as a swivel, allowing the halves of the molecule on either side of the nick to rotate independently. Some endonucleases nick DNA, and this has been widely exploited as a means of obtaining discrete DNA sequence lengths for sequencing of cloning. 3, record 1, English, - nick
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Biotechnologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- coupure simple brin
1, record 1, French, coupure%20simple%20brin
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cassure d'un brin 2, record 1, French, cassure%20d%27un%20brin
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- coupure haplotomique 3, record 1, French, coupure%20haplotomique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- cassure monocaténaire 4, record 1, French, cassure%20monocat%C3%A9naire
correct, feminine noun
- rupture 5, record 1, French, rupture
correct, feminine noun
- césure 6, record 1, French, c%C3%A9sure
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coupure d'une liaison phosphodiester entre deux nucléotides adjacents sur un brin d'un fragment d'acide nucléique. [Définition normalisée par l'AFNOR et reproduite avec son autorisation.] 3, record 1, French, - coupure%20simple%20brin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La résolution de la structure de Holliday implique la présence de ruptures (nicks), placées de façon parfaitement symétrique sur les deux brins homologues de même polarité. 5, record 1, French, - coupure%20simple%20brin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «nick» ne doit pas être employé en français. [Observation reproduite avec l'autorisaton de l'AFNOR.] 3, record 1, French, - coupure%20simple%20brin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coupure simple brin; cassure d'un brin; coupure haplotomique : termes normalisés par l'AFNOR. 7, record 1, French, - coupure%20simple%20brin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
coupure simple brin; cassure d'un brin; césure : termes publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 septembre 2000. 7, record 1, French, - coupure%20simple%20brin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Biotecnología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- mella
1, record 1, Spanish, mella
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rotura de un enlace fosfodiéster en una de las hebras de una molécula de ADN bicatenario. 1, record 1, Spanish, - mella
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-04-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nick point
1, record 2, English, nick%20point
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nickpoint 2, record 2, English, nickpoint
correct
- knickpoint 3, record 2, English, knickpoint
correct
- nick 3, record 2, English, nick
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A place of abrupt change in a stream gradient. 4, record 2, English, - nick%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Every stream develops its own gradient and establishes a longitudinal profile. A portion of the stream is designated a graded stream when the stream is adjusted among available discharge, channel characteristics, its velocity, and the load supplied from the drainage basin. An interruption in a stream’s longitudinal profile is called a nickpoint. A nickpoint can develop as the stream flows across hard resistant rock or after tectonic uplift episodes. 2, record 2, English, - nick%20point
Record 2, Key term(s)
- knick point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rupture de pente
1, record 2, French, rupture%20de%20pente
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout cours d’eau à l’équilibre présente un profil longitudinal caractéristique d’allureconcave. On désigne par le terme de rupture de pente le changement brusque de ce profil. Des indices peuvent être calculés pour quantifier cette irrégularité. 2, record 2, French, - rupture%20de%20pente
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-07-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Tools and Equipment
- Diamond Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nick
1, record 3, English, nick
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inspect the scaife: ... b) check for faults, for example: nicks; scratches; casting blow holes; cracks ... 2, record 3, English, - nick
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A scaife defect. 3, record 3, English, - nick
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage industriel
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rayure
1, record 3, French, rayure
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- marque 1, record 3, French, marque
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Défaut de surface d'une meule. 2, record 3, French, - rayure
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-06-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nick
1, record 4, English, nick
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small chip on a facet junction or girdle edge of a polished diamond. 2, record 4, English, - nick
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[It is] usually caused by a light blow; not to be confused with kerf. 3, record 4, English, - nick
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- légère entaille
1, record 4, French, l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20entaille
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- égrisure 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9grisure
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite coche près du rondiste ou d'une arête de facette. 3, record 4, French, - l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20entaille
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-04-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- nick
1, record 5, English, nick
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- notch 1, record 5, English, notch
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A groove on a shank of metal type which is essential in order to place type the right way up in the composing stick. 1, record 5, English, - nick
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Composition (Imprimerie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cran
1, record 5, French, cran
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Encoche pratiquée sur le côté d'un caractère pour en indiquer le sens de placement dans le composteur. 1, record 5, French, - cran
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- nick
1, record 6, English, nick
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small mark on a coin caused by another coin bumping against it or by contact with a rough or sharp object. 1, record 6, English, - nick
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- coche
1, record 6, French, coche
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- encoche 1, record 6, French, encoche
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accroc, entaille sur une pièce de monnaie, habituellement causé(e) par l'entrechoc des pièces. 1, record 6, French, - coche
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-01-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- catch
1, record 7, English, catch
correct, verb
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- nick 1, record 7, English, nick
correct, verb
- clip 1, record 7, English, clip
correct, verb
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
His shot just clipped/nicked/caught the (outside of the) line. 1, record 7, English, - catch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mordre
1, record 7, French, mordre
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toucher, pour une balle, l'extérieur d'une des lignes du court. La balle, dans ce cas, est bonne. 1, record 7, French, - mordre
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-02-08
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- nick
1, record 8, English, nick
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
in the collar of the barley plant 1, record 8, English, - nick
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- échancrure
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9chancrure
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dans la collerette de l'épi de l'orge 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9chancrure
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-10-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
- Bearings and Bearing Systems (Mechanical Components)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- nick
1, record 9, English, nick
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Be sure that all parts are clean and free from nicks and burrs that may interfere with proper bearing alignment and seating. 1, record 9, English, - nick
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
- Paliers, coussinets et roulements (Composants mécaniques)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- entaille
1, record 9, French, entaille
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
S'assurer que toutes les pièces sont propres et exemptes d'entailles ou de bavures qui pourraient gêner la position et l'appui corrects du coussinet. 1, record 9, French, - entaille
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1987-05-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- nick
1, record 10, English, nick
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters. 2, record 10, English, - nick
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- entaille
1, record 10, French, entaille
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères. 2, record 10, French, - entaille
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1987-05-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Aeroindustry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- nick
1, record 11, English, nick
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inspect stall warning vanes for damage such as bends, nicks, scratches or deposit of foreign material such as paint or sealant. 2, record 11, English, - nick
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nicked: A sharp surface indentation caused by impact of a foreign object. Parent material is displaced, seldom separated. 3, record 11, English, - nick
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- indentation à bords vifs
1, record 11, French, indentation%20%C3%A0%20bords%20vifs
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indentation: Échancrure analogue à celles que produisent les dents dans un objet que l'on mord [...] 2, record 11, French, - indentation%20%C3%A0%20bords%20vifs
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
indentation à bords vifs : terme accepté par le Comité d'étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 3, record 11, French, - indentation%20%C3%A0%20bords%20vifs
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- nick
1, record 12, English, nick
verb
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To nick rabbits; 1, record 12, English, - nick
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- marquer 1, record 12, French, marquer
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Marquer des lapins 1, record 12, French, - marquer
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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