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Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-04-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- balance
1, record 1, English, balance
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- scale 2, record 1, English, scale
correct, see observation, noun
- weigh scale 3, record 1, English, weigh%20scale
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument whose primary function is to compare two masses. The balance with the widest usage is the equal-armed balance. 4, record 1, English, - balance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
scale ... usually used in plural sometimes with pair of .... 5, record 1, English, - balance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
scale: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 30 - Table. 6, record 1, English, - balance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
See Consolidated Regulations of Canada (C.R.C.), 1978, chapter 1025, s. 3(f) 7, record 1, English, - balance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- balance
1, record 1, French, balance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bascule de pesage 2, record 1, French, bascule%20de%20pesage
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil qui sert à comparer des grandeurs, particulièrement des masses. 1, record 1, French, - balance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans ce sens, le mot balance est souvent suivi d'un qualificatif ou d'un complément qui en détermine l'espèce, la nature : Balance romaine, balance à bras égaux, etc. 1, record 1, French, - balance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Consolidation des règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 30 - Tableau. 3, record 1, French, - balance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Voir la Codification de règlements du Canada (C.R.C.), 1978, chapitre 1025, art. 3(f) et art. 30 tructibleCS21978, 13, 1243. 4, record 1, French, - balance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos de medida
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- balanza
1, record 1, Spanish, balanza
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- báscula 1, record 1, Spanish, b%C3%A1scula
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weigh scale
1, record 2, English, weigh%20scale
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appareil de pesage dynamique
1, record 2, French, appareil%20de%20pesage%20dynamique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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