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MLC [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-03-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statutes and Regulations (Transportation)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Military Transportation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- military load classification
1, record 1, English, military%20load%20classification
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MLC 2, record 1, English, MLC
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A standard system by which a route, bridge, raft or ferry is assigned a class numeric value representing the load it can carry. 3, record 1, English, - military%20load%20classification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A military load classification is also assigned to vehicles. 3, record 1, English, - military%20load%20classification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
military load classification; MLC: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - military%20load%20classification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
military load classification; MLC: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - military%20load%20classification
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Législation et réglementation (Transports)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Transport militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- classement militaire
1, record 1, French, classement%20militaire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CM 1, record 1, French, CM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- classification militaire 2, record 1, French, classification%20militaire
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- MLC 3, record 1, French, MLC
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- MLC 3, record 1, French, MLC
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système normalisé dans lequel un numéro de classe est attribué aux itinéraires, ponts, portières et bacs en fonction de la charge qu'ils peuvent supporter. 2, record 1, French, - classement%20militaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une classification militaire est également appliquée aux véhicules. 2, record 1, French, - classement%20militaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
classification militaire; MLC : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - classement%20militaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
classement militaire; CM : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat, par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - classement%20militaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Legislación y reglamentación (Transporte)
- Peso y carga (Transporte)
- Transporte militar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- clasificación militar de cargas
1, record 1, Spanish, clasificaci%C3%B3n%20militar%20de%20cargas
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En materia de circulación, sistema normalizado en el que a cada ruta, puente o balsa se le asigna un número de clase que representa el peso que puede soportar. 1, record 1, Spanish, - clasificaci%C3%B3n%20militar%20de%20cargas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
También se les asigna un número a los vehículos para indicar la clase mínima de ruta, puente o balsa que pueden usar. 1, record 1, Spanish, - clasificaci%C3%B3n%20militar%20de%20cargas
Record 2 - external organization data 2018-04-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Management/Labour Committee 1, record 2, English, Management%2FLabour%20Committee
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Management and Labour Committee
- Management/Labor Committee
- Management and Labor Committee
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Comité employeur-employés
1, record 2, French, Comit%C3%A9%20employeur%2Demploy%C3%A9s
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CEE 1, record 2, French, CEE
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- manoeuvre load control
1, record 3, English, manoeuvre%20load%20control
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MLC 2, record 3, English, MLC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
One output from the DAIS [Digital Avionics Information System] program has been the development of a structural mode control (SMC) or manoeuvre load control (MLC) system which can safely relieve the C-X transport from turbulence stresses during long flights. 3, record 3, English, - manoeuvre%20load%20control
Record 3, Key term(s)
- manoeuver load control
- maneuver load control
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- commande de charge imposée par les manœuvres exécutées
1, record 3, French, commande%20de%20charge%20impos%C3%A9e%20par%20les%20man%26oelig%3Buvres%20ex%C3%A9cut%C3%A9es
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Memories
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- multi-level cell
1, record 4, English, multi%2Dlevel%20cell
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MLC 2, record 4, English, MLC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- multilevel cell 3, record 4, English, multilevel%20cell
correct
- MLC 4, record 4, English, MLC
correct
- MLC 4, record 4, English, MLC
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A memory element capable or storing more than a single bit of information. 5, record 4, English, - multi%2Dlevel%20cell
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mémoires (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cellule multiniveau
1, record 4, French, cellule%20multiniveau
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cellule de mémoire qui peut contenir plusieurs éléments binaires. 1, record 4, French, - cellule%20multiniveau
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cellule multiniveau : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 1er avril 2015. 2, record 4, French, - cellule%20multiniveau
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-11-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Regional and Municipal Government Programs
- Special Education
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Learning Centre
1, record 5, English, Manitoba%20Learning%20Centre
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Program of the New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families. The Manitoba Learning Centre provides assessment services for children and adults with respect to suspected learning disabilities. 1, record 5, English, - Manitoba%20Learning%20Centre
Record 5, Key term(s)
- MLC
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements régionaux ou municipaux
- Éducation spéciale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Learning Centre
1, record 5, French, Manitoba%20Learning%20Centre
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme de New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families. 1, record 5, French, - Manitoba%20Learning%20Centre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-05-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mixed lymphocyte culture reaction 1, record 6, English, mixed%20lymphocyte%20culture%20reaction
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- mixed lymphocyte reaction 2, record 6, English, mixed%20lymphocyte%20reaction
- mixed leukocyte reaction 1, record 6, English, mixed%20leukocyte%20reaction
- mixed leukocyte culture test 1, record 6, English, mixed%20leukocyte%20culture%20test
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The transformation of small lymphocytes to blast cells following the mixing of lymphocytes from two individuals in a five-day culture. The number of blast cells produced varies inversely with the histocompatibility of the two donors. 1, record 6, English, - mixed%20lymphocyte%20culture%20reaction
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réaction lymphocytaire mixte
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9action%20lymphocytaire%20mixte
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- culture mixte de lymphocytes 2, record 6, French, culture%20mixte%20de%20lymphocytes
feminine noun
- réaction mixte lymphocytaire 3, record 6, French, r%C3%A9action%20mixte%20lymphocytaire
feminine noun
- culture mixte lymphocytaire 3, record 6, French, culture%20mixte%20lymphocytaire
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transformation blastique in vitro (apparition de lymphoblastes et de mitoses, incorporation accrue de thymidine) de lymphocytes en présence de lymphocytes allogéniques. On distingue les RLM bilatérales où les deux populations lymphocytaires réagissent l'une contre l'autre et les réactions unilatérales où l'une des deux populations (la population «stimulante») est inactivée par irradiation ou traitement par la mitomycine. 1, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9action%20lymphocytaire%20mixte
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
culture mixte de lymphocytes (J.-F. Bach, P. Lesavre. Op. citation page 365) 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9action%20lymphocytaire%20mixte
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inmunología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- cultivo mixto de linfocitos
1, record 6, Spanish, cultivo%20mixto%20de%20linfocitos
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- reacción linfocítica mixta 1, record 6, Spanish, reacci%C3%B3n%20linfoc%C3%ADtica%20mixta
correct, feminine noun
- CML 1, record 6, Spanish, CML
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-04-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Radiotherapy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- multileaf collimator
1, record 7, English, multileaf%20collimator
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- MLC 2, record 7, English, MLC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device used in radiotherapy for defining the shape of a treatment field. 3, record 7, English, - multileaf%20collimator
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A computerized tool called a multileaf collimator (MLC) is located in the head of the linear accelerator. The MLC is composed of 120 computer controlled tungsten leaves that shift to form specific patterns, blocking the radiation beams; this is performed according to the intensity profile generated from the treatment plan. MLC capability offers patients two unique advantages: precision ... and speed. 4, record 7, English, - multileaf%20collimator
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Radiothérapie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- collimateur multilame
1, record 7, French, collimateur%20multilame
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément d'un accélérateur de radiothérapie constitué de nombreuses lames métalliques indépendantes commandées par un système informatique et permettant de délimiter des faisceaux d'irradiation de forme complexe. 2, record 7, French, - collimateur%20multilame
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-04-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- memory load command
1, record 8, English, memory%20load%20command
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- MLC 2, record 8, English, MLC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- MLC
1, record 8, French, MLC
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MLC : acronyme spécifique à RADARSAT accepté par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale. 2, record 8, French, - MLC
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-03-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Education
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Management Learning Continuum 1, record 9, English, Management%20Learning%20Continuum
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Pédagogie
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Continuum d'apprentissage en gestion
1, record 9, French, Continuum%20d%27apprentissage%20en%20gestion
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CAG 1, record 9, French, CAG
masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-02-21
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- missile launch controller
1, record 10, English, missile%20launch%20controller
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- MLC 1, record 10, English, MLC
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur de lancement de missiles
1, record 10, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20de%20lancement%20de%20missiles
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- MLC 60 class bridge
1, record 11, English, MLC%2060%20class%20bridge
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- pont de classe 60
1, record 11, French, pont%20de%20classe%2060
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-11-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- multilayer ceramic 1, record 12, English, multilayer%20ceramic
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- céramique multicouche
1, record 12, French, c%C3%A9ramique%20multicouche
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substrat formé de plusieurs couches de céramique d'alumine frittées et laminées, chacune portant les éléments d'interconnexion. 1, record 12, French, - c%C3%A9ramique%20multicouche
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-01-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- MLC 70 bridge
1, record 13, English, MLC%2070%20bridge
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pont de classe MLC 70
1, record 13, French, pont%20de%20classe%20MLC%2070
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- pont classe MLC 70 1, record 13, French, pont%20classe%20MLC%2070
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-01-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Demolition (Military)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- MLC 70
1, record 14, English, MLC%2070
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- classe MLC 70 1, record 14, French, classe%20MLC%2070
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1989-11-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- main-lobe clutter
1, record 15, English, main%2Dlobe%20clutter
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- MLC 2, record 15, English, MLC
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clutter resulting from the fact that a second large peak in a spectrum corresponds to the pointing angle of the main beam of a high gain antenna. 3, record 15, English, - main%2Dlobe%20clutter
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- fouillis du lobe principal
1, record 15, French, fouillis%20du%20lobe%20principal
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1989-09-30
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- multilayer ceramic capacitor
1, record 16, English, multilayer%20ceramic%20capacitor
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- MLC chip capacitor 2, record 16, English, MLC%20chip%20capacitor
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A miniature ceramic capacitor manufactured by paralleling several thin layers of ceramic. The assembly is fired after the individual layers have been electroded and assembled. 1, record 16, English, - multilayer%20ceramic%20capacitor
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Condensateur céramique multicouche
1, record 16, French, Condensateur%20c%C3%A9ramique%20multicouche
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Légende sous une illustration. 2, record 16, French, - Condensateur%20c%C3%A9ramique%20multicouche
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1985-11-04
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Air Freight
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- monitor load clearance 1, record 17, English, monitor%20load%20clearance
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- monitor load control 1, record 17, English, monitor%20load%20control
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mandatory transaction to produce a summary display of current weight and balance status of the aircraft. Details of passenger load/zone breakdown and cargo commodity totals are presented. 1, record 17, English, - monitor%20load%20clearance
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Fret aérien
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- vérification autorisation de chargement
1, record 17, French, v%C3%A9rification%20autorisation%20de%20chargement
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Transaction obligatoire pour produire un affichage résumé des données à jour de masse et de centrage de l'avion. 1, record 17, French, - v%C3%A9rification%20autorisation%20de%20chargement
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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