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PEEK [3 records]

Record 1 2011-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Software
DEF

A command that allows a computer user to look at the contents of a specific memory location in a computer and displays the contents of that location. Contrast with Poke.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Logiciels
OBS

instruction de lecture directe en mémoire.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastic Materials
CONT

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is one of several aromatic polyetherketones. ... PEEK is a melt-processible, high-performance thermosplastic. It is semicrystalline with a high melting temperature of 635°F (335°C) ...

CONT

... Poly(Ether Ether Ketone) (or PEEK): ... it was found that this new polymer was among the best of the adhesives in terms of resistance to radiations and could well serve for space applications and in the nuclear industry.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Matières plastiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Materiales plásticos
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Record 3 1998-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
  • Computer Memories
DEF

To look at the contents of a specific memory location in a computer. See peek command.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
DEF

Effectuer une lecture directe en mémoire.

OBS

Regarder : examiner le contenu d'une position mémoire absolue à partir d'un langage de haut niveau.

Spanish

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