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ALIGNMENT TOOL [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Biotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Basic Local Alignment Search Tool
1, record 1, English, Basic%20Local%20Alignment%20Search%20Tool
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BLAST 1, record 1, English, BLAST
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A program that] finds regions of local similarity between [nucleotide or protein] sequences [by comparing] nucleotide or protein sequences to sequence databases and [calculating] the statistical significance. 1, record 1, English, - Basic%20Local%20Alignment%20Search%20Tool
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Biotechnologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Basic Local Alignment Search Tool
1, record 1, French, Basic%20Local%20Alignment%20Search%20Tool
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BLAST 1, record 1, French, BLAST
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Outil de recherche d'alignement local de base 2, record 1, French, Outil%20de%20recherche%20d%27alignement%20local%20de%20base
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
- Assembly Mechanics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alignment tool
1, record 2, English, alignment%20tool
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
if brakes are not set, an alignment tool is provided and must be used before wheel is installed. 1, record 2, English, - alignment%20tool
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
- Mécanique d'ajustage
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- outil d'alignement 1, record 2, French, outil%20d%27alignement
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-02-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Oil and Gas Distribution Facilities
- Long-Distance Pipelines
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pipe-alignment tool 1, record 3, English, pipe%2Dalignment%20tool
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- pipe alignment tool 2, record 3, English, pipe%20alignment%20tool
- pipe alignment frame 3, record 3, English, pipe%20alignment%20frame
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used to align pipe ends on ocean floor in preparation for welding. 1, record 3, English, - pipe%2Dalignment%20tool
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Install. de distrib. (Pétrole et gaz naturel)
- Canalisations à grande distance
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ligneur
1, record 3, French, ligneur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif permettant d'aligner, pour leur raccordement, les deux tronçons d'un pipeline sous-marin et constitué principalement d'une structure soutenue par des câbles et munie de pinces télécommandées. 2, record 3, French, - ligneur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Dispositif qui permet, grâce à des vérins, de réaliser le rapprochement et l'alignement de deux tronçons d'une conduite sous-marine pour raccordement. 3, record 3, French, - ligneur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones de distribución (Petróleo y gas natural)
- Tuberías de larga distancia
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- alineador de oleoductos
1, record 3, Spanish, alineador%20de%20oleoductos
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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