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PENDULUM [10 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pendulum
1, record 1, English, pendulum
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pendulum: an item in the "Mechanical Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - pendulum
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pendule
1, record 1, French, pendule
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pendule : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement mécaniques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - pendule
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Gravity (Physics)
- Geophysics
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pendulum
1, record 2, English, pendulum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A swinging instrument used for measuring differences in the earth's gravitational field. 1, record 2, English, - pendulum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The pendulum is very seldom used in geophysical prospecting, its chief application being in geodetic and scientific surveys to determine the absolute value of the Earth's gravity field. 1, record 2, English, - pendulum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pesanteur (Physique)
- Géophysique
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pendule
1, record 2, French, pendule
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'accélération de la pesanteur peut être déterminée au moyen d'un pendule qui est l'équivalent de la chute d'un corps mais amortie. Le pendule est essentiellement un instrument de mesure de la valeur absolue de g [accélération terrestre]. 1, record 2, French, - pendule
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-04-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Satellite Telecommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- compound pendulum 1, record 3, English, compound%20pendulum
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gravity pendulum 1, record 3, English, gravity%20pendulum
- pendulum 1, record 3, English, pendulum
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rigid body mounted on a fixed horizontal axis about which it is free to rotate under the influence of gravity. 2, record 3, English, - compound%20pendulum
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Télécommunications par satellite
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pendule de gravité 1, record 3, French, pendule%20de%20gravit%C3%A9
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps solide pouvant osciller autour d'un axe fixe, généralement horizontal, sous l'action de son seul poids. 2, record 3, French, - pendule%20de%20gravit%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Orthodontics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Pendulum appliance
1, record 4, English, Pendulum%20appliance
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Pendulum 2, record 4, English, Pendulum
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Pendulum appliance uses the palate as an anchorage unit to distalize the first molars ... It contains [an] acrylic plate that is retained in place either by clasps to the first premolars or the acrylic is integrated with a metal frame that is soldered to bands on the first premolars. 3, record 4, English, - Pendulum%20appliance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Many authors use the term "Pendulum" to designate an appliance that is really a "Pendex," which is a Pendulum with an embedded expansion screw. 4, record 4, English, - Pendulum%20appliance
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pendulum: The capitalisation of the term "Pendulum" tends to be dropped, as it is used more and more as a common name. 4, record 4, English, - Pendulum%20appliance
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Orthodontie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- appareil Pendulum
1, record 4, French, appareil%20Pendulum
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Pendulum 1, record 4, French, Pendulum
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains auteurs ne font pas de distinction entre le Pendulum et une de ses variantes, le Pendex. Le cas échéant, le terme «Pendulum» est utilisé indifféremment pour les deux appareils. 2, record 4, French, - appareil%20Pendulum
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-04-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mountain Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pendulum
1, record 5, English, pendulum
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique in which an otherwise inaccessible part of a face is gained by swinging across using the rope running through a higher belay. 2, record 5, English, - pendulum
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pendulums ... offer means of reaching cracks, ledges, or other features off to one side of the original climbing route .... [The] climber is lowered from a securely placed anchor point and runs back and forth across the face until able to reach his goal. 3, record 5, English, - pendulum
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sports de montagne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- pendule
1, record 5, French, pendule
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- traversée pendulaire 2, record 5, French, travers%C3%A9e%20pendulaire
feminine noun
- rappel pendulaire 3, record 5, French, rappel%20pendulaire
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque le grimpeur doit faire une traversée de grande amplitude, pour franchir par exemple une plaque sans la moindre prise entourée de deux fissures, il exécute un pendule pour aller de l'une à l'autre. Pour cela, il s'élève le plus haut possible le long de la première fissure afin de planter très haut un solide piton. 4, record 5, French, - pendule
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] il entame, à partir du piton le plus haut, une traversée pendulaire, soutenue par la corde en diagonale. 2, record 5, French, - pendule
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Le pendule, ou rappel pendulaire [...] permet de franchir en diagonal un mur sans prises pour atteindre une autre ligne de progression. 3, record 5, French, - pendule
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-11-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pendulum 1, record 6, English, pendulum
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- flotteur
1, record 6, French, flotteur
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le flotteur est guidé par deux pivots solidaires du boîtier. 1, record 6, French, - flotteur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-04-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- pendulum
1, record 7, English, pendulum
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A body suspended from a fixed point so as to swing freely to and fro under the action of gravity and commonly used to regulate the movements of clockwork .... 1, record 7, English, - pendulum
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pendule
1, record 7, French, pendule
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe régulateur des horloges, pendules, coucous etc. 1, record 7, French, - pendule
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est en général un pendule oscillant dans un plan, mais ce peut être aussi un pendule de torsion et, très rarement, un pendule conique. 1, record 7, French, - pendule
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-06-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- pendulum 1, record 8, English, pendulum
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transversal levelling is controlled by a hydraulic pendulum linked to the lifting cylinder for the high rail. 1, record 8, English, - pendulum
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- pendule
1, record 8, French, pendule
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nivellement transversal : il est commandé par un pendule hydraulique conjugué avec le vérin de levage de la file haute. 1, record 8, French, - pendule
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pendule : terme uniformisé par CN-AIR CANADA. 1, record 8, French, - pendule
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-03-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- pendulum 1, record 9, English, pendulum
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For weight scales. 1, record 9, English, - pendulum
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- peson
1, record 9, French, peson
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1979-08-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- pendulum
1, record 10, English, pendulum
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The pendulum starts when the tip of the skate leaves the ice and falls in a half circle back and in towards the supporting leg. It then comes in contact with the ice a little bit in front of the supporting leg. 1, record 10, English, - pendulum
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pendule 1, record 10, French, pendule
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le pendule commence lorsque la pointe du patin quitte la glace et retombe dans le demi-cercle vers la jambe support. Il revient alors en contact avec la glace un peu en avant de la jambe support. 1, record 10, French, - pendule
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce terme appartient au patinage de vitesse. 2, record 10, French, - pendule
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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