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BELGIAN [49 records]

Record 1 2024-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Aeroindustry
  • Applications of Automation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Constructions aéronautiques
  • Automatisation et applications
OBS

[...] la Fédération Belge des Drones est une organisation indépendante depuis 2012 dédiée à tous les acteurs du monde des drones actifs sur le marché belge, tels que les pilotes de drones, les prestataires de service, les distributeurs, les centres de formation, les centres de connaissances, les centres d'essais, les importateurs et les fabricants.

Spanish

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Record 2 2021-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dog and Cat Breeding
CONT

One of an ancient breed of hound native to central Africa, the basenji is used to point and retrieve and to drive quarry into a net. Known as the barkless dog, it produces a variety of sounds other than barks. Its finely wrinkled forehead, erect ears, and tightly curled tail give it a characteristic alert expression.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chiens et chats

Spanish

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Record 3 2021-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dog and Cat Breeding
CONT

One of four Belgian herding breeds, the Belgian Malinois ... is a medium-to-large dog with a strong, elegant body.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chiens et chats

Spanish

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Record 4 2021-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dog and Cat Breeding

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chiens et chats
CONT

Élevé comme chien de troupeau et de garde général, le berger belge Tervueren a un fort instinct protecteur. Un des quatre types de chiens de berger belges, cette race se distingue par son pelage mi-long fauve et noir [...]

Spanish

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Record 5 2018-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
DEF

A native or long-term resident of Belgium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
DEF

Personne née en Belgique ou qui y habite.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombres de habitantes y nombres de pueblos
DEF

Persona nativa o habitante de Bélgica.

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Record 6 2017-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies)
CD
classification system code, see observation
COD
classification system code, see observation
OBS

A country in central Africa comprising most of the Congo River basin, east of the lower Congo River, and crossed by the Equator.

OBS

Capital: Kinshasa.

OBS

Inhabitant: Congolese.

OBS

CD; COD: codes recognized by ISO.

OBS

The definite article is used before the name "Congo" in "Democratic Republic of the Congo."

OBS

Not to be confused with the "Republic of the Congo."

OBS

Zaire: from 1971 to 1997.

OBS

Belgian Congo: from 1908 to 1960.

OBS

Congo Free State: from 1885 to 1908.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CD
classification system code, see observation
COD
classification system code, see observation
OBS

État d'Afrique centrale.

OBS

Capitale : Kinshasa.

OBS

Habitant : Congolais, Congolaise.

OBS

CD; COD : codes reconnus par l'ISO.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec la «République du Congo».

OBS

Zaïre : de 1971 à 1997.

OBS

Congo belge : de 1908 à 1960.

PHR

aller en République démocratique du Congo, visiter la République démocratique du Congo

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CD
classification system code, see observation
COD
classification system code, see observation
OBS

Estado de África central.

OBS

Capital: Kinshasa.

OBS

Habitante: congoleño, congoleña.

OBS

CD; COD: códigos reconocidos por la ISO.

OBS

El nombre "Congo" va precedido por el artículo definido en "República Democrática del Congo".

OBS

No confundir con la "República del Congo".

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Record 7 2017-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • International Relations
  • Trade
OBS

The Belgian Canadian Business Chamber (BCBC) is based in Toronto and works to foster contacts and relationships for … members who share an interest in developing business and trade opportunities between Canada and Belgium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Relations internationales
  • Commerce

Spanish

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Record 8 2015-04-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
  • Vegetable Crop Production

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
  • Production légumière
OBS

Cichorium intybus Linnaeus, var. foliosum Hegi.

OBS

Le terme "endive" est employé improprement pour désigner "chicorée".

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Frutas y verduras (Tipos y procesamiento - Ind. alimentaria)
  • Producción hortícola
OBS

El nombre vulgar endibia [se usa] para esta especie en Chile [...]. Su nombre vulgar en España y otros países de habla hispana es achicoria [...]

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Record 9 2012-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Heritage
OBS

The Belgian Club aims to promote and preserve the Belgian heritage, but you don't have to be Belgian to become involved with the Belgian-Canadian community.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Patrimoine

Spanish

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Record 10 2011-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
OBS

A symmetrical truss in the form of three isosceles triangles used for supporting large sloping roofs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)

Spanish

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Record 11 2009-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Cattle Raising
OBS

The Belgian Blue Beef (BBB) is a docile animal with an impressen muscle mars... BBB is unparalleled among beef breeds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Élevage des bovins
OBS

La race Blanc Bleu Beige est un bovin de boucherie originaire de Belgique.

Spanish

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Record 12 2009-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Seed Plants (Spermatophyta)
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A plant of the family Chenopodiaceae.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plantes à graines (Spermatophyta)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

Plante de la famille des Chenopodiaceae.

Spanish

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Record 13 2006-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Horse Husbandry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Élevage des chevaux

Spanish

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Record 14 2006-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Monographs
  • Sociology (General)
OBS

Information obtained from the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development).

Key term(s)
  • International Study of Extreme Poverty and Social Exclusion
  • International Study of Extreme Poverty

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de monographies
  • Sociologie (Généralités)
OBS

Information confirmée par l'OCDE (Organisation de cooperation et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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Record 15 2005-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples
OBS

Inhabitant or native of Wallonia (French-speaking part of Belgium).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
OBS

Résidant ou personne native de la Wallonie (région francophone de Belgique).

Spanish

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Record 16 2004-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inhabitant Names and Names of Peoples

French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms d’habitants et noms de peuples
OBS

Habitant ou originaire de la Wallonie (région francophone de Belgique).

Spanish

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Record 17 2004-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
  • Horse Husbandry
CONT

Although Belgium is primarily known for its heavy horse breeds, it also produces the Belgian Warmblood. The Warmblood is bred distinctively as a show horse, excelling in dressage and jumping arenas. ... The Belgian Warmblood stands around 16.2 hands high. The head is alert and full of quality, mainly due to its Anglo-Arabian influence. Withers are well placed and the shoulders are of good riding type. The body is compact with good depth and a back of perfect length. The horse is known to have correct legs and sound hooves.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
  • Élevage des chevaux
CONT

Quidam est de la race Belge Sang Chaud, il est le chouchou de Valentine et d'Emilie.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
  • Cría de ganado caballar
CONT

Precioso Sangre caliente belga con carta, castrado, castaño muy oscuro (casi negro) de 9 años, 1.70 m. alzada, con carácter pero noble, perfecto estado de salud, muy buenos movimientos, muy buena doma de cuadra.

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Record 18 2004-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
  • Horse Husbandry
CONT

Ardennais, also known as the Belgian Ardennais or Ardennes, is a heavy-boned yet agile breed from the Ardennes region of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. It is one of the earliest heavy breeds, with a recent strong infusion of Brabant blood for size and strength. It has a compact body, short back, and massive legs that are often covered with feathering. The Ardennais is easy to handle and, having developed in a harsh environment, is naturally hardy and economical to keep.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
  • Élevage des chevaux
CONT

L'ardennais Belge [...] Riche d'un passé militaire glorieux sous Napoléon d'abord, dans l'armée Belge ensuite, l'Ardennais fut, jusqu'en 1930 environ, un cheval de Trait léger et rapide. [...] Au cours du dernier quart du 19ème siècle,l'Ardennais Belge va subir une transformation profonde sous l'effet de nombreux croisements avec le Brabançon (cheval de Trait Belge de type lourd). [...] L'Ardennais Belge de la seconde moitié de notre siècle ressemble à s'y méprendre à un Brabançon si ce n'est qu'il est de plus petite taille, a une tête plus expressive et un tempérament plus vif.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
  • Cría de ganado caballar
CONT

Ardenés. Caballo descendiente de una vieja raza regional se lo cruza con el ardenés belga y predomina la capa alazana.

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Record 19 2004-07-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Husbandry
CONT

They are the heaviest of the modern draft breeds, often in excess of 2,200 pounds.... Belgians are also recognizable by their light brown color with white markings on fetlocks, mane and faces, and the tendency toward Roman noses.

CONT

The Belgian usually exceeds 16 hands in height and very often exceeds 18 hands. It is a docile horse and a willing worker. The American Belgian has a relatively large head and short, feathered, muscular legs and large quarters. The feet are large and have minimum feather. In America, its color is usually chestnut or roan with white or blonde mane, tail and points.

CONT

The Brabant (also known as the Brabancon and Belgian Heavy Draught) is a magnificent horse which takes its name from the region in central Belgium where it was first bred.

Key term(s)
  • Belgian draught horse
  • Belgian heavy draft horse

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chevaux
OBS

[Cheval ayant] la tête relativement petite et expressive, plutôt concave, avec de fortes mâchoires, l'encolure forte et plutôt courte, le garrot charnu qui se confond avec la ligne de l'encolure, le dos court et large, parfois incurvé, le rein court et large, la croupe double profondément sillonnée, dont les masses musculaires sont parfois plus hautes que le garrot, le corps cylindrique, la cuisse puissante, l'épaule longue et charnue, le canon solide et le paturon court avec des poils touffus, les sabots larges manquant un peu de talon. La taille [du Belge] est de 165 à 175 cm, [son] poids d'au moins une tonne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cría de ganado caballar
CONT

Brabantino [...] Conocido también como Brabançon y como caballo de tiro Belga, es un magnífico caballo que toma su nombre de la región central de Belgica en la que fue criado por primera vez. [...] Es un animal grande, musculoso y elegante, su cabeza es ligeramente cuadrada y pequeña en comparación con el cuerpo. Posee cuello y espaldas fuertes, asi como unos sólidos cuartos traseros. El dorso es corto y el tórax, ancho. Tiene fuertes extremidades, con mucho pelo. [...] Es un caballo dócil, con buen temperamento y muy esforzado y voluntarioso en el trabajo.

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Record 20 2003-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Satellite Telecommunications
OBS

Located in Brussels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Télécommunications par satellite

Spanish

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Record 21 2002-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Botany

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Botanique

Spanish

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Record 22 2002-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Meteorology
OBS

The Belgian Institute for Space Aeronomy is the youngest Belgian scientific institution. Created in 1964 on the initiative of professor M. Nicolet, its main tasks, as defined in its Royal Decree of creation are: "public service and research in the field of the space aeronomy, i.e. tasks that require data knowledge, gathered using rockets and satellites, within the framework of physics and chemistry of the higher atmosphere and outher space".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Météorologie
OBS

L'Institut d'Aéronomie Spatiale de Belgique est l'Institution scientifique belge la plus récente. Créé en 1964 à l'initiative du professeur M. Nicolet, ses attributions essentielles telles qu'elles sont définies dans son arrêté royal de création sont les tâches de service public et de recherche dans le domaine de l'aéronomie spatiale, c'est-à-dire celles dont l'accomplissement requiert la connaissance des données acquises à l'aide de fusées et de satellites artificiels dans le cadre de la physique et de la chimie de l'atmosphère supérieure et de l'espace extra-atmosphérique".

Spanish

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Record 23 2002-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Investment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Investissements et placements

Spanish

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Record 24 2001-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Government Accounting

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comptabilité publique

Spanish

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Record 25 1999-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses

Spanish

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Record 26 1999-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles
  • Naval Forces

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
  • Forces navales

Spanish

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Record 27 1999-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses

Spanish

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Record 28 1999-11-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diplomacy
CONT

Under the attentat clause, it is not political offense to murder or to make an attempt at the life of the head of a state, or a member of his family, or sometimes, a member of the government. This is also called the Belgian clause, since it was first propounded in an enactment in Belgium in 1856, ... The clause is found in many treaties and statutes. The scope of the clause has varied. For example, it has excluded from being considered political a crime involving an attempt upon the life of the head of a state and members of his family, or, in addition, upon the lives of the ministers of state, or, in further addition, upon the lives of vice-presidents, governors, and other state functionaries.

Key term(s)
  • assassination clause

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diplomatie
CONT

Les traités d'extradition contiennent [...] une stipulation connue sous le nom de «clause d'attentat» ou «clause belge» (apparue pour la première fois dans la convention d'extradition franco-belge de 1856) qu'exclut de la notion de crime politique l'attentat commis sur la personne d'un chef d'État ou d'un membre de sa famille.

Spanish

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Record 29 1999-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Stock Exchange

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Bourse

Spanish

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Record 30 1998-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
OBS

Information confirmed by the association.

Key term(s)
  • Breeders of Belgian Horses Association of Québec

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
OBS

Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme.

Spanish

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Record 31 1998-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
  • Tobacco Industry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
  • Industrie du tabac

Spanish

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Record 32 1997-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Place Names (outside Canada)
OBS

also Belgian East Africa. Former Belgian trust territory, central Africa.

Key term(s)
  • Belgian East Africa

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toponymes (hors Canada)
OBS

ou Rouanda-Ouroundi. Ancien territoire sur tutelle belge, qui faisait autrefois partie de l'Afrique-orientale allemande.

Key term(s)
  • Rouanda-Ouroundi

Spanish

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Record 33 1996-06-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • International Relations
  • Demography
OBS

["Belgian-Quebec Subcommittee" and "Belgian/Quebec Sub-Commission" were found in Communiqué 1975 n° 104.

Key term(s)
  • Belgo-Quebec Subcommission
  • Belgian-Quebec Sub-Committee
  • Belgian/Quebec Subcommission

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Relations internationales
  • Démographie
OBS

1. Sous-commission créée en décembre 1975 lors des premières assises de la Commission mixte belgo-canadienne.

OBS

Source(s) : Communiqué 1975 nos 120 et 124

Spanish

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Record 34 1996-06-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Chemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Chimie

Spanish

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Record 35 1996-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Laws and Regulations (Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements fédéraux canadiens

Spanish

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Record 36 1995-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Intelligence (Military)
  • Encryption and Decryption
CONT

The radio presently in service with the Belgian forces is equipped with the Belgian national encryption module but Bams will say little about this except that it can encrypt CVSD voice or data at up to 16 kilobits per second.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Guerre électronique
  • Renseignement (Militaire)
  • Chiffrage et déchiffrage
CONT

Le modèle en service dans l'Armée belge est équipé d'un module national belge qui crypte la phonie CVSD ou les données à 16 kbits/s.

Spanish

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Record 37 1994-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
DEF

A six-course double piqué fabric produced by knitting on all cylinder needles at the first and fourth course and missing at the second, third, fifth and sixth course, and by knitting on the even-numbered dial needles at the first, third, and sixth course and on the odd-numbered dial needles at the second, fourth and fifth course.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tricot et tissus extensibles
DEF

Conteseture dérivée du double piqué.

Spanish

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Record 38 1992-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Laws and Regulations

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements

Spanish

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Record 39 1992-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Laws and Regulations
OBS

A bilateral Treaty between Canada-Belgium

OBS

Brussels, June 13, 1919

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements

Spanish

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Record 40 1992-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
OBS

Les abréviations de ce genre ne se traduisent généralement pas.

OBS

Mission des Nations Unies en Yougoslavie.

Spanish

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Record 41 1990-11-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cattle Raising
DEF

A cattle breed from Belgium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des bovins
OBS

Race bovine.

Spanish

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Record 42 1986-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Household Appliances
CONT

Belgian Waffle Maker. Tasty 5 1/2" (diagonal) waffles are delicious 3/4" thick, deeply indented to hold even more toppings than regular waffles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Petits appareils ménagers
CONT

Gaufrier belge. Ces gaufres de 5 1/2" (diagonalement) sont d'une généreuse épaisseur de 3/4" et leurs alvéoles profondes peuvent être garnies plus copieusement que celles des gaufres ordinaires.

Spanish

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Record 43 1986-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 44 1985-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
OBS

Rapport du Secrétariat d'État

Spanish

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Record 45 1985-04-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
OBS

This title is unofficial because English is not an official language in Belgium.

Key term(s)
  • General Federation of Belgian Labor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
OBS

Centrale d'allégeance socialiste groupant les syndicats ouvriers de Belgique.

Key term(s)
  • Fédération générale du travail belge

Spanish

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Record 46 1980-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
OBS

A rabbit of a breed of slender long-legged long-eared domestic rabbits of a dark red or mahogany color.

CONT

... the Belgian hare or Flemish giant may reach a length of 3 ft and weigh as much as 25 lb.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
CONT

Le Lapin géant normand, le Blanc de Vendée, le Blanc de Bouscat, le Géant belge et le Géant des Flandres - ce dernier mesure plus d'un mètre de long et pèse plus de sept kilos - sont les races les plus appréciées.

Spanish

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Record 47 1978-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dog and Cat Breeding
OBS

usu cap B.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Élevage des chiens et chats

Spanish

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Record 48 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Masonry Materials

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux de maçonnerie

Spanish

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Record 49 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Refractory Materials (Metallurgy)
  • Ovens and Baking (Ceramics)
OBS

--an annular kiln of the longitudinal-arch type heated by fuel fed from the side on grates across the kiln. This type of kiln is used principally in the United Kingdom.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériaux réfractaires (Métallurgie)
  • Fours et cuisson (Céramique industrielle)
OBS

--four annulaire du type à galeries parallèles, alimenté par du combustible introduit latéralement sur des grilles transversales. Ce type de four est principalement utilisé au Royaume-Uni.

Spanish

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