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Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-10-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- poor
1, record 1, English, poor
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avalanche conditions are poor; avalanches are occurring frequently. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 1, English, - poor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A rating taken from the Backcountry Avalanche Advisory. It indicates that avalanche conditions are poor. Travelling in backcountry is not recommended. Avalanches are occurring frequently. Inappropriate conditions for backcountry travel without extensive avalanche training and experience. 2, record 1, English, - poor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poor: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 1, English, - poor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mauvaises
1, record 1, French, mauvaises
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les conditions avalancheuses sont mauvaises. Les avalanches sont fréquentes. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 1, French, - mauvaises
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indice tiré de l'Avis de sécurité - Avalanches dans l'arrière-pays. L'indice indique que les conditions avalancheuses sont mauvaises et que les déplacements dans l'arrière-pays sont déconseillés. Qu'il y a des avalanches fréquentes. Les conditions sont inappropriées pour les déplacements dans l'arrière-pays pour les usagers sans formation et expérience approfondies en matière d'avalanches. 1, record 1, French, - mauvaises
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mauvaises : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 1, French, - mauvaises
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-10-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- poor
1, record 2, English, poor
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- P 1, record 2, English, P
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The snow stability rating in the alpine is poor. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 2, English, - poor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A stability rating taken from the Snow Stability Rating System. [It indicates that:] snowpack is mostly unstable. Natural avalanches in areas with specific terrain features or certain snowpack characteristics [is expected]. Avalanches may be triggered by light loads in many areas with sufficiently steep slopes. 1, record 2, English, - poor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poor; P: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 2, English, - poor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- faible
1, record 2, French, faible
correct, see observation, adjective, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- P 1, record 2, French, P
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La stabilité de la neige est cotée faible dans la zone alpine. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 2, French, - faible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indice tiré du tableau des Indices de stabilité de la neige. [L'indice indique :] un manteau neigeux faiblement stabilisé. Des avalanches naturelles prévues en fonction de caractéristiques précises du terrain ou de certaines caractéristiques du manteau neigeux. Des déclenchements d'avalanches possibles sous l'effet de faibles surcharges en de nombreux endroits où la pente est suffisamment raide. 1, record 2, French, - faible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
faible; P : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 2, French, - faible
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-12-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Geochemistry
- Economic Geology
- Metals Mining
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- -poor
1, record 3, English, %2Dpoor
correct, suffix
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- -deficient 2, record 3, English, %2Ddeficient
correct, suffix
- deficient in 2, record 3, English, deficient%20in
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zinc-rich skarns that have formed as peripheral parts of some W-Cu skarns in the northern Canadian Cordillera are relatively rich in W, but deficient in Pb and Ag ... 2, record 3, English, - %2Dpoor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Silica-deficient, magnetite-rich composite alkaline intrusions. 2, record 3, English, - %2Dpoor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
This is overlain par copper-poor pyritous shale ... The sandstones are usually copper-poor. 3, record 3, English, - %2Dpoor
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
-poor : Used in expressions like "copper-poor," "sulphur-poor," etc. As opposed to "-rich." 4, record 3, English, - %2Dpoor
Record 3, Key term(s)
- poor
- deficient
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Géochimie
- Géologie économique
- Mines métalliques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- déficitaire en
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9ficitaire%20en
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- pauvre en 2, record 3, French, pauvre%20en
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le nord de la Cordillère canadienne, les skarns riches en zinc qui se sont formés à la périphérie de certains skarns à W-Cu sont relativement riches en W, mais pauvres en Pb et Ag [...] 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9ficitaire%20en
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Intrusions alcalines composites pauvres en silice et riches en magnétite. 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9ficitaire%20en
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-03-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- poor
1, record 4, English, poor
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A colour can be poor. 1, record 4, English, - poor
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mauvaise
1, record 4, French, mauvaise
correct, adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- mauvais 1, record 4, French, mauvais
correct, adjective
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une couleur peut être mauvaise; un mauvais beige. 1, record 4, French, - mauvaise
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- médiocre 1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9diocre
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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