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Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Thermodynamics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- adiabatic
1, record 1, English, adiabatic
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- non-conductive 2, record 1, English, non%2Dconductive
adjective
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Describes] the relationship of pressure and volume when a gas or other fluid is compressed or expanded without either giving out or receiving heat. 3, record 1, English, - adiabatic
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Adiabatic change. 4, record 1, English, - adiabatic
Record 1, Key term(s)
- nonconductive
- non-conducting
- nonconducting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Thermodynamique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- adiabatique
1, record 1, French, adiabatique
correct, see observation, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie une transformation selon laquelle un système évolue sans qu'aucune quantité de chaleur ne soit échangée avec le milieu extérieur. 2, record 1, French, - adiabatique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En l'absence de réaction chimique, adiabatique est synonyme d'isentropique. 3, record 1, French, - adiabatique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Variation adiabatique de la température. 4, record 1, French, - adiabatique
Record 1, Key term(s)
- isentropique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Termodinámica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- adiabático
1, record 1, Spanish, adiab%C3%A1tico
adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- non-conducting
1, record 2, English, non%2Dconducting
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
sulfar fiber: A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is a long chain synthetic polysulfide ... These are high-performance fibers ... They show excellent strength retention in harsh environments; are flame retardant; and non-conducting. 2, record 2, English, - non%2Dconducting
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... It possessed a non-conducting fiber ice-container. 3, record 2, English, - non%2Dconducting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- non conducteur
1, record 2, French, non%20conducteur
correct, adjective, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- non conductrice 1, record 2, French, non%20conductrice
correct, adjective, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le textile comprend des fils non conducteurs, à base minérale, qui assurent sa résistance mécanique et thermique, et des fils chargés, constitués d'un mélange de fibres non conductrices minérales et de fibres conductrices dans une proportion déterminant les propriétés électriques résultantes, à ajuster selon les applications : éléments chauffants, protection antistatique, blindage d'appareils informatiques. 1, record 2, French, - non%20conducteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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