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OPAL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
- Gemmology
- Jewellery
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- opal
1, record 1, English, opal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A noncrystalline, transparent to opaque hydrous silica, occurring in nearly all colors. 2, record 1, English, - opal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[This] mineral ... has been shown by electron diffraction to consist of packed spheres of silica; some so-called opal gives weak X-ray patterns of cristobalite or tridymite. 3, record 1, English, - opal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: SiO2•nH2O 4, record 1, English, - opal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
- Gemmologie
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opale
1, record 1, French, opale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variété de silice, sans système cristallin (amorphe), se présentant en nodules et concrétions, formée de petits cristaux disposés sans ordre et contenant de 6 à 10 % d'eau. 2, record 1, French, - opale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'opale, autre variété de silice, a longtemps été considérée comme amorphe. En réalité, l'opale est faite de cristallites, de cristobalite et de tridymite désordonnées. 3, record 1, French, - opale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : SiO2•nH2O 4, record 1, French, - opale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mineralogía
- Estudio de las gemas
- Artículos de joyería
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ópalo
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%B3palo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sílice hidratada o gelatinosa, cuya fórmula es SiO2 más H2O en cantidad variable. 1, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%B3palo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El ópalo se encuentra en las cavidades de las rocas magmáticas y sedimentarias en forma de venas o de masas blancas, amarillentas, verdes, pardas o rojizas. Es un verdadero coloide que contiene de 3 a 13 % de agua, un mineral vítreo, de fractura concoidea, aspecto lechoso y reflejos irisados, cuyas variedades más hermosas constituyen gemas apreciadas para joyas y objetos artísticos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%B3palo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: SiO2•nH2O 1, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%B3palo
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-11-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Training of Personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Organization Performance and Learning
1, record 2, English, Organization%20Performance%20and%20Learning
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OPAL 1, record 2, English, OPAL
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This new Service Centre reports to the Director, Learning and Renewal Services Directorate, Human Resources Branch, at Public Works and Government Services Canada. 1, record 2, English, - Organization%20Performance%20and%20Learning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Rendement de l'organisation et Apprentissage
1, record 2, French, Rendement%20de%20l%27organisation%20et%20Apprentissage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ROA 1, record 2, French, ROA
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le nouveau centre de services Rendement organisationnel et apprentissage relève du directeur, Direction des services d'apprentissage de renouvellement, Direction générale des ressources humaines à Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 1, record 2, French, - Rendement%20de%20l%27organisation%20et%20Apprentissage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Biologie moléculaire
- Génétique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- opale
1, record 3, French, opale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mutation ayant pour effet l'arrêt prématuré de la traduction d'un ARN messager par l'apparition du triplet UGA qui est l'un des trois signaux de terminaison de la synthèse d'une protéine. Nom parfois donné à ce triplet. 1, record 3, French, - opale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-06-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Chemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- omni purpose apparatus for LEP 1, record 4, English, omni%20purpose%20apparatus%20for%20LEP
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
LEP [Large Electron Positron] 1, record 4, English, - omni%20purpose%20apparatus%20for%20LEP
Record 4, Key term(s)
- omni-purpose apparatus for LEP
- LEP omni-purpose apparatus
- omni-purpose apparatus for large electron positron
- opal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Chimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- appareil universel du LEP
1, record 4, French, appareil%20universel%20du%20LEP
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu le 03/05/82 1, record 4, French, - appareil%20universel%20du%20LEP
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
LEP [Large electron positron] 1, record 4, French, - appareil%20universel%20du%20LEP
Record 4, Key term(s)
- opal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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