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VCI [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metals Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- volatile corrosion inhibitor
1, record 1, English, volatile%20corrosion%20inhibitor
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VCI 2, record 1, English, VCI
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inhibitor that can reach the metal surface in the form of a vapour. 3, record 1, English, - volatile%20corrosion%20inhibitor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
volatile corrosion inhibitor: designation and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - volatile%20corrosion%20inhibitor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
volatile corrosion inhibitor; VCI: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - volatile%20corrosion%20inhibitor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements des métaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- inhibiteur de corrosion volatil
1, record 1, French, inhibiteur%20de%20corrosion%20volatil
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- inhibiteur volatil de corrosion 2, record 1, French, inhibiteur%20volatil%20de%20corrosion
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inhibiteur qui peut atteindre la surface d'un métal sous forme de vapeur. 1, record 1, French, - inhibiteur%20de%20corrosion%20volatil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
inhibiteur de corrosion volatil : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO. 3, record 1, French, - inhibiteur%20de%20corrosion%20volatil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
inhibiteur volatil de corrosion : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - inhibiteur%20de%20corrosion%20volatil
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-05-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Criminology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Victims of Crime Initiative
1, record 2, English, Victims%20of%20Crime%20Initiative
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VCI 1, record 2, English, VCI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The goal of the VCI is to improve the experience of the victims of crime in the criminal justice system by responding to the needs and concerns of victims. This is achieved through consultation, policy development, research, legislative review and amendments, and project funding. 1, record 2, English, - Victims%20of%20Crime%20Initiative
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Criminologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Initiative sur les victimes d'actes criminels
1, record 2, French, Initiative%20sur%20les%20victimes%20d%27actes%20criminels
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IVAC 1, record 2, French, IVAC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'IVAC vise à faire en sorte que les victimes d'actes criminels aient davantage confiance dans le système de justice pénale. À cette fin, elle tente de répondre aux besoins et aux préoccupations des victimes en prévoyant diverses mesures, dont des consultations, l'élaboration de politiques, de la recherche, une révision de la législation et l'apport de diverses modifications ainsi que le financement de projet. 1, record 2, French, - Initiative%20sur%20les%20victimes%20d%27actes%20criminels
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- vegetation condition index
1, record 3, English, vegetation%20condition%20index
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- VCI 1, record 3, English, VCI
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The reduction of multispectral scanning measurements to a single value for the purpose of predicting and assessing vegetation characteristics. 2, record 3, English, - vegetation%20condition%20index
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An index [used] for drought detection and tracking in many countries of the world. 3, record 3, English, - vegetation%20condition%20index
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vegetation condition index; VCI: term and abbreviation officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG). 2, record 3, English, - vegetation%20condition%20index
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- indice de condition de la végétation
1, record 3, French, indice%20de%20condition%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tation
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- VCI 2, record 3, French, VCI
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indice de condition de la végétation (VCI), «Vegetation Condition Index», (Kogan, 1995] conçu pour estimer le stress hydrique est entièrement basé sur le NDVI [Normalized Difference Vegetation Index]. 1, record 3, French, - indice%20de%20condition%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indice utilisé pour la détection et l'observation de la sécheresse dans plusieurs pays. 3, record 3, French, - indice%20de%20condition%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
indice de condition de la végétation; VCI : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR). 2, record 3, French, - indice%20de%20condition%20de%20la%20v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-07-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Electrical Engineering
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- virtual channel identifier
1, record 4, English, virtual%20channel%20identifier
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- VCI 1, record 4, English, VCI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Électrotechnique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- identificateur de voie virtuelle
1, record 4, French, identificateur%20de%20voie%20virtuelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-07-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- virtual channel identifier
1, record 5, English, virtual%20channel%20identifier
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- VCI 1, record 5, English, VCI
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- identificateur de voie virtuelle
1, record 5, French, identificateur%20de%20voie%20virtuelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-04-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Value Class Interval
1, record 6, English, Value%20Class%20Interval
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- VCI 2, record 6, English, VCI
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tranche de valeur
1, record 6, French, tranche%20de%20valeur
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- TV 2, record 6, French, TV
feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Partie III du Budget des dépenses du ministère des Approvisionnements et Services. 3, record 6, French, - tranche%20de%20valeur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-05-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- virtual container identifier 1, record 7, English, virtual%20container%20identifier
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- identificateur de conteneur virtuel
1, record 7, French, identificateur%20de%20conteneur%20virtuel
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-01-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Variety Clubs International
1, record 8, English, Variety%20Clubs%20International
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- VCI 2, record 8, English, VCI
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Entertainment and leisure-related industries throughout the world. Sponsors charity programs for children's facilities, including hospitals, special treatment centers, camps, and day nurseries 1, record 8, English, - Variety%20Clubs%20International
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Variety Clubs International
1, record 8, French, Variety%20Clubs%20International
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- VCI 2, record 8, French, VCI
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-03-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- vehicle cone index 1, record 9, English, vehicle%20cone%20index
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cross-country performance of a vehicle 1, record 9, English, - vehicle%20cone%20index
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- performance en terrain vague
1, record 9, French, performance%20en%20terrain%20vague
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proposition d'après dictionnaires techniques. (Belle-Isle). 1, record 9, French, - performance%20en%20terrain%20vague
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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