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IMPERFECTION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- human imperfection
1, record 1, English, human%20imperfection
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- imperfection humaine
1, record 1, French, imperfection%20humaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physics of Solids
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- acceptor defect
1, record 2, English, acceptor%20defect
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- acceptor imperfection 2, record 2, English, acceptor%20imperfection
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An imperfection in a semiconductor crystal, such as a vacancy or dislocation, having a similar electrical effect to that of an acceptor atom. 1, record 2, English, - acceptor%20defect
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique des solides
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- défaut accepteur
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9faut%20accepteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Imperfection dans un cristal semiconducteur, notamment sous forme de lacune ou de dislocation, possédant une activité électrique comparable à celle d’un atome accepteur. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9faut%20accepteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-06-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- imperfection
1, record 3, English, imperfection
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any internal or external flaw or blemish on a fashioned diamond. 2, record 3, English, - imperfection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kerf diamonds: ... c) examine the characteristics of the diamond through the window facet: observe the imperfections and their locations ... 3, record 3, English, - imperfection
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- imperfection
1, record 3, French, imperfection
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Défaut interne ou externe pouvant affecter l'aspect d'un diamant taillé. 2, record 3, French, - imperfection
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-11-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- imperfection
1, record 4, English, imperfection
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In timber, any feature that mars its appearance or lowers its utility ... while not rendering it unacceptable under the relevant specifications or grading rules, or, in their absence, unacceptable for its immediate purpose. 1, record 4, English, - imperfection
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Whether a particular feature is classed as a blemish, imperfection or defect depends on the relevant specification or grading rules, or the purpose for which the timber is intended. 1, record 4, English, - imperfection
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- imperfection
1, record 4, French, imperfection
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute caractéristique ou détail pouvant affecter l'aspect d'une pièce de bois ou réduire son utilité tout en satisfaisant aux règles de classement. 2, record 4, French, - imperfection
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-05-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Laws of the Market (Economy)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- market imperfection
1, record 5, English, market%20imperfection
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) elements of monopoly power or of market imperfection may enter in, and these imperfections will require us to modify the competitive model. 2, record 5, English, - market%20imperfection
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In cases where externalities, a lack of competition, and other market imperfections drive a wedge between private and social goals, there is general agreement that states can enhance welfare by regulating markets. 3, record 5, English, - market%20imperfection
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Lois du marché (Économie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- imperfection du marché
1, record 5, French, imperfection%20du%20march%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque les externalités, le manque de concurrence ou d'autres imperfections des marchés interdisent la coïncidence des objectifs privés et sociaux, il est généralement admis que l'État peut améliorer le bien-être collectif en réglementant le marché. 2, record 5, French, - imperfection%20du%20march%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Leyes del mercado (Economía)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- imperfección del mercado
1, record 5, Spanish, imperfecci%C3%B3n%20del%20mercado
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En los casos en que las externalidades, unidas a la falta de competencia y a otras imperfecciones del mercado, provocan una divergencia entre las metas privadas y las sociales, existe acuerdo general en que el Estado puede aumentar el bienestar reglamentando los mercados. 1, record 5, Spanish, - imperfecci%C3%B3n%20del%20mercado
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-02-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ornamental Glassware
- Glass Industry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- wavy imperfection 1, record 6, English, wavy%20imperfection
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Verrerie d'art
- Industrie du verre
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- surface ondulée
1, record 6, French, surface%20ondul%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ondulation 1, record 6, French, ondulation
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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