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PBI [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Plant Biotechnology Institute
1, record 1, English, Plant%20Biotechnology%20Institute
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PBI 2, record 1, English, PBI
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Prairie Regional Laboratory 3, record 1, English, Prairie%20Regional%20Laboratory
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Name changed April 1985? from Prairie Regional Laboratory. 3, record 1, English, - Plant%20Biotechnology%20Institute
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NRC's Plant Biotechnology Institute is dedicated to plant and crop research. PBI is a leader in the metabolic modification of oilseeds to increase oil content and to create specialty plant oils for new markets. Similar research is altering wheat starch for novel uses and to meet new international markets. Investigation of metabolic pathways has also led to a significant reduction in anti-nutritional compounds in common commercial crops. 2, record 1, English, - Plant%20Biotechnology%20Institute
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Institut de biotechnologie des plantes
1, record 1, French, Institut%20de%20biotechnologie%20des%20plantes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IBP 2, record 1, French, IBP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Laboratoire régional des Prairies 3, record 1, French, Laboratoire%20r%C3%A9gional%20des%20Prairies
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom changé avril 1985? de Laboratoire régional des Prairies. 3, record 1, French, - Institut%20de%20biotechnologie%20des%20plantes
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'Institut de biotechnologie des plantes (IBP) du CNRC effectue des recherches sur les plantes et sur les cultures. L'IBP est un chef de file dans la modification métabolique des oléagineux pour accroître la teneur en huile et pour mettre au point de l'huile végétale spéciale destinée à de nouveaux marchés. De même, l'Institut mène des recherches semblables en vue de modifier l'amidon du blé à des fins d'utilisations nouvelles et pour satisfaire aux exigences de nouveaux marchés internationaux. L'étude des voies métaboliques a également entraîné une réduction considérable des substances antinutritionnelles dans les cultures commerciales courantes. 2, record 1, French, - Institut%20de%20biotechnologie%20des%20plantes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-09-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Operations Research and Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- product backlog item
1, record 2, English, product%20backlog%20item
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PBI 2, record 2, English, PBI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Product backlog items can range from specifications and requirements to use cases, epics, user stories, ... bugs, chores, or timeboxed research tasks. 3, record 2, English, - product%20backlog%20item
Record 2, Key term(s)
- product back-log item
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- élément de carnet de produit
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20carnet%20de%20produit
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les éléments de carnet de produit sont souvent des récits [d'utilisateur.] 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20carnet%20de%20produit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Investigación y gestión operacionales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- elemento de la cartera de producto
1, record 2, Spanish, elemento%20de%20la%20cartera%20de%20producto
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-02-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Peace Brigades International – Canada
1, record 3, English, Peace%20Brigades%20International%20%26ndash%3B%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- PBI 2, record 3, English, PBI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- PBI Canada 3, record 3, English, PBI%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PBI's country groups are integral to building support networks, public education around human rights and nonviolence, recruiting volunteers both for PBI's field projects and for work in [their] national groups, supporting returned field volunteers and fundraising to pay for it all. It's because of the worldwide support systems built by PBI-Canada and the other country groups that [PBI's] field volunteers are able to help protect human rights defenders with such success. ... [PBI's] work in Canada is absolutely essential in order for [them] to continue [their] efforts to protect human rights. Without [them], human rights defenders around the world would struggle in silence. 4, record 3, English, - Peace%20Brigades%20International%20%26ndash%3B%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Droits et libertés
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Brigades de paix internationales – Canada
1, record 3, French, Brigades%20de%20paix%20internationales%20%26ndash%3B%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- PBI Canada 2, record 3, French, PBI%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les groupes nationaux PBI jouent un rôle central dans [leur] organisation pour ce qui est de l'élaboration de réseaux de soutien, de l'éducation populaire en matière de droits de la personne et de non-violence, du recrutement de volontaires et de bénévoles au Canada, du soutien aux volontaires qui sont de retour dans leurs pays d'origine et de collecte de fonds pour financer toutes [leurs] activités. [Les] volontaires sur le terrain sont capables d'aider à protéger avec autant de succès les défenseurs des droits de la personne grâce à l'ensemble des réseaux de soutien bâtis par PBI-Canada et par les autres groupes nationaux. [...] Le travail [qu'effectue PBI] au Canada est essentiel à la pérennité de [leurs] efforts de protection des droits de la personne. Sans [eux], plusieurs défenseurs des droits de la personne subiraient menaces et tortures en silence. 1, record 3, French, - Brigades%20de%20paix%20internationales%20%26ndash%3B%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Peace-Keeping Operations
- Rights and Freedoms
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Peace Brigades International
1, record 4, English, Peace%20Brigades%20International
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PBI 1, record 4, English, PBI
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Peace Brigades International (PBI) is a unique grassroot organization exploring and implementing nonviolent approaches to peacekeeping and support for basic human rights. By invitations, PBI sends teams of volunteers who go into areas of political repression and conflict. PBI provides protective international accompaniment for individuals and organizations who have been threatened by political violence or who are otherwise at risk. In this way, PBI enlarges the space for local activists to work for social justice and human rights, while at the same time being non-partisan: not telling them what to do, how to do it, or how their future should be formed. 1, record 4, English, - Peace%20Brigades%20International
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
- Droits et libertés
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Peace Brigades International
1, record 4, French, Peace%20Brigades%20International
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PBI 1, record 4, French, PBI
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Peace Brigades International (PBI) est une organisation militante unique en son genre, qui expérimente et met en œuvre des approches non-violentes du maintien de la paix et du soutien aux droits humains fondamentaux. Sur invitation, PBI envoie des équipes de volontaires dans des régions de répression politique et de conflit. PBI fournit un accompagnement international protecteur à des personnes et des organisations qui ont été menacées de violence politique ou courent des risques similaires. À travers cette action, PBI élargit pour les militants locaux un espace de liberté où ils peuvent œuvrer à la justice sociale et au progrès des droits humains, sans jamais prendre parti : PBI ne dit pas à ces militants ce qu'ils devraient faire, ni pourquoi, ni comment. 1, record 4, French, - Peace%20Brigades%20International
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Brigades de Paix internationales
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-01-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
- Plastic Materials
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- polybenzimidazole fiber
1, record 5, English, polybenzimidazole%20fiber
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- PBI 1, record 5, English, PBI
correct, trademark
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- polybenzimidazole fibre 2, record 5, English, polybenzimidazole%20fibre
correct
- PBI fiber 2, record 5, English, PBI%20fiber
correct
- PBI fibre 2, record 5, English, PBI%20fibre
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is a long chain aromatic polymer having recurrent imidazole groups as an integral part of the polymer chain. 1, record 5, English, - polybenzimidazole%20fiber
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The polymer is made from tetraaminobiphenyl and diphenyl isophthalate and is spun from a dope with dimethylacetamide as the solvent. Characteristics: A high-performance fiber with high chemical resistance that does not burn in air ... The fiber and fabrics from PBI retain their flexibility, dimensional stability ... PBI is a good fiber for many critical uses ... 1, record 5, English, - polybenzimidazole%20fiber
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
- Matières plastiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- fibre de polybenzimidazole
1, record 5, French, fibre%20de%20polybenzimidazole
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PBI 2, record 5, French, PBI
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- fibre PBI 1, record 5, French, fibre%20PBI
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre manufacturée dans laquelle la substance fibrogène est une longue chaîne de polymère aromatique ayant des groupes imidazole répétitifs qui font partie intégrante de la chaîne polymérique. 3, record 5, French, - fibre%20de%20polybenzimidazole
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le polymère, qui est obtenu à partir du tétraaminobiphényle et du isophtalate de diphényle, est filé à sec à partir de la dope en présence du diméthylacétamide comme solvant. 3, record 5, French, - fibre%20de%20polybenzimidazole
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fibres PBI (polybenzimidazole) ne brûlent pas à l'air libre. Les tissus à base de PBI sont incombustibles [...]. De plus, les fibres et les tissus PBI présentent une résistance élevée à la rupture, à l'arrachement et la corrosion chimique [...]. PBI a fait ses preuves dans les applications suivantes: vestes de protection, vêtements de travail, gants, vêtements aluminisés, oreillettes de casques, triplure de vêtements. 4, record 5, French, - fibre%20de%20polybenzimidazole
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-08-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- polybenzimidazole
1, record 6, English, polybenzimidazole
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- PBI 1, record 6, English, PBI
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A synthetic polymer designed for high-temperature space technology, used in fibers, composites and adhesives. 2, record 6, English, - polybenzimidazole
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- polybenzimidazol
1, record 6, French, polybenzimidazol
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- PBI 1, record 6, French, PBI
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] polymère synthétique, thermostable; fibres, adhésifs. 2, record 6, French, - polybenzimidazol
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-01-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Provincial Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Provincial Buildings Initiative
1, record 7, English, Provincial%20Buildings%20Initiative
correct, New Brunswick
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- PBI 1, record 7, English, PBI
correct, New Brunswick
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada's National Climate Change Process. 2, record 7, English, - Provincial%20Buildings%20Initiative
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration provinciale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Initiative visant les bâtiments provinciaux
1, record 7, French, Initiative%20visant%20les%20b%C3%A2timents%20provinciaux
correct, feminine noun, New Brunswick
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- IBP 1, record 7, French, IBP
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick. 2, record 7, French, - Initiative%20visant%20les%20b%C3%A2timents%20provinciaux
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ressources naturelles et Énergie Nouveau-Brunswick. 3, record 7, French, - Initiative%20visant%20les%20b%C3%A2timents%20provinciaux
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-03-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Hormones
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- protein-bound iodine
1, record 8, English, protein%2Dbound%20iodine
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- PBI 1, record 8, English, PBI
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Iodine as found in the circulating blood. 2, record 8, English, - protein%2Dbound%20iodine
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Iodine in the body (20-50 mg) is found in muscles (50%), thyroid gland (20%), skin (10%), skeletal structure (7%), and other endocrine glands such as ovaries and the nervous system (13%). In the blood, the normal value for protein-bound iodine (PBI) is 4-8 mcg/dl. In the thyroid gland, iodine is found in thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)(25%), and in precursors of thyroxine (75%). 1, record 8, English, - protein%2Dbound%20iodine
Record 8, Key term(s)
- protein bound iodine
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Hormones
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- iode protidique
1, record 8, French, iode%20protidique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- iode protéique 2, record 8, French, iode%20prot%C3%A9ique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Valeurs usuelles des examens biochimiques [...] Iode protéique (PBI): Milieu = Sérum. Unités SI = 0,3-0,6 µmol/l [µmol/l micromole par litre]. 1, record 8, French, - iode%20protidique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-02-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- prime bank instrument fraud
1, record 9, English, prime%20bank%20instrument%20fraud
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- PBI fraud 1, record 9, English, PBI%20fraud
correct
- PBI scam 1, record 9, English, PBI%20scam
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Selling phoney bank letters of credit at discount prices by telling victim-investors that they will be offered a $10-million guaranteed bank note for $8 million. Since many are small-time investors, they are told their stake, even a few hundred dollars, will be pooled with that of others. They are told the paper can be cashed at full value at the bank, usually offshore, at a specified later date, or traded like a stock or bond to other investors. Then they are made to sign a confidentiality agreement. 1, record 9, English, - prime%20bank%20instrument%20fraud
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The PBI scams are believed to be masterminded by offshore criminals using questionable or non-existent foreign banks. 1, record 9, English, - prime%20bank%20instrument%20fraud
Record 9, Key term(s)
- rollover deposit scam
- memorandum of private placement loan agreement scam
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fraude de titres de premier ordre
1, record 9, French, fraude%20de%20titres%20de%20premier%20ordre
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- fraude des titres de premier ordre 1, record 9, French, fraude%20des%20titres%20de%20premier%20ordre
proposal, feminine noun
- fraude d'effets de premier ordre 1, record 9, French, fraude%20d%27effets%20de%20premier%20ordre
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir effet de premier ordre. 1, record 9, French, - fraude%20de%20titres%20de%20premier%20ordre
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-05-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Paper Bay Institute
1, record 10, English, Paper%20Bay%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- PBI 1, record 10, English, PBI
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Paper Bay Institute
1, record 10, French, Paper%20Bay%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- PBI 1, record 10, French, PBI
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-05-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Plastic Bottle Institute
1, record 11, English, Plastic%20Bottle%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- PBI 1, record 11, English, PBI
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Plastic Bottle Institute
1, record 11, French, Plastic%20Bottle%20Institute
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- PBI 1, record 11, French, PBI
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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