TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
BAJA PRODUCCION [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Milking Equipment (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- milking speed
1, record 1, English, milking%20speed
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Milking speed is ... an important trait, in that a cow that milks out slowly may disrupt the flow of cows through the milking parlor. 2, record 1, English, - milking%20speed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traite mécanique (Agriculture)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vitesse de traite
1, record 1, French, vitesse%20de%20traite
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Suivant les vaches, quatre à sept minutes vont être nécessaires pour vider le pis. La vitesse de traite va dépendre de la quantité de lait, du débit de la vache (lié à la dimension et à l'élasticité du sphincter) et du bon fonctionnement de la machine. 1, record 1, French, - vitesse%20de%20traite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ordeñadora mecánica (Agricultura)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- velocidad de ordeño
1, record 1, Spanish, velocidad%20de%20orde%C3%B1o
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- tiempo de ordeño 1, record 1, Spanish, tiempo%20de%20orde%C3%B1o
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La velocidad de ordeño o tiempo de ordeño es un carácter de importancia económica en la producción de leche. Tanto una elevada, como una baja velocidad de ordeño, pueden aumentar los riesgos de padecer mamitis. 1, record 1, Spanish, - velocidad%20de%20orde%C3%B1o
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-10-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Ecosystems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- profundal zone
1, record 2, English, profundal%20zone
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lower region of a deep water body characterized by insufficient light to promote primary production (photosynthesis). 2, record 2, English, - profundal%20zone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the inhabitants of the profundal zone depend on the limnetic and littoral zone for basic food material. 3, record 2, English, - profundal%20zone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
profundal zone: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 2, English, - profundal%20zone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Écosystèmes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zone profonde
1, record 2, French, zone%20profonde
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- couche profonde 2, record 2, French, couche%20profonde
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone la plus basse d'une masse d'eau profonde caractérisée par une lumière insuffisante pour provoquer la production primaire (photosynthèse). 3, record 2, French, - zone%20profonde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] on peut distinguer dans la zone profonde deux couches [Cette stratification aurait un caractère saisonnier]. 4, record 2, French, - zone%20profonde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone profonde : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 5, record 2, French, - zone%20profonde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Ecosistemas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona profunda
1, record 2, Spanish, zona%20profunda
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zona más baja de un cuerpo de agua profunda, caracterizada por una luz insuficiente para provocar la producción primaria(fotosíntesis). 1, record 2, Spanish, - zona%20profunda
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-02-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Plastic Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- isocyanate polymer
1, record 3, English, isocyanate%20polymer
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In some countries, "isocyanate plastic" designates polymers made by the reaction of polyfunctional isocyanates with other compounds. 1, record 3, English, - isocyanate%20polymer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In other countries, these products are called "polyurethanes" and "polyureas." 1, record 3, English, - isocyanate%20polymer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The reaction of isocyanates with hydroxyl-containing compounds produces polyurethanes having the urethane group –NH–CO–O–. The reaction of isocyanates with amino-containing compounds produces polyureas having the urea group –NH–CO–NH–. 1, record 3, English, - isocyanate%20polymer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
isocyanate polymer: term standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 2, record 3, English, - isocyanate%20polymer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Matières plastiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- polymère isocyanate
1, record 3, French, polym%C3%A8re%20isocyanate
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans certains pays, le terme «plastique isocyanate» désigne des polymères préparés par réaction d’isocyanates polyfonctionnels avec d’autres produits chimiques. 1, record 3, French, - polym%C3%A8re%20isocyanate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Dans d'autres pays, les termes] «polyuréthannes» et «polyurées» [désignent] ces plastiques [...] 1, record 3, French, - polym%C3%A8re%20isocyanate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La réaction des isocyanates avec des composés contenant des groupes hydroxyles fournit des polyuréthannes possédant le groupe uréthanne –NH–CO–O–. La réaction des isocyanates avec des composés contenant des groupes aminés fournit des polyurées possédant le groupe urée –NH–CO–NH–. 1, record 3, French, - polym%C3%A8re%20isocyanate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
polymère isocyanate : terme normalisé par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 2, record 3, French, - polym%C3%A8re%20isocyanate
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Materiales plásticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- polímero isocianato
1, record 3, Spanish, pol%C3%ADmero%20isocianato
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prepolímero de masa molecular relativamente baja, empleada para la producción de polímeros poliuretanicos(la mayoría termoestables), es decir plásticos celulares y artículos de resina de fundición. 1, record 3, Spanish, - pol%C3%ADmero%20isocianato
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En algunos países, los plásticos designados como isocianatos son elaborados mediante reacciones de isocianatos polifuncionales con otros compuestos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - pol%C3%ADmero%20isocianato
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-09-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cloning by embryo splitting
1, record 4, English, cloning%20by%20embryo%20splitting
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cloning by twinning 2, record 4, English, cloning%20by%20twinning
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the division of the preimplantation embryo into equal halves which produce two genetically identical embryos. 1, record 4, English, - cloning%20by%20embryo%20splitting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- clonage par scission d'embryon
1, record 4, French, clonage%20par%20scission%20d%27embryon
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Clonage effectué par] clivage avec séparation artificielle d'un embryon de quelques cellules en deux ou plusieurs parties ayant chacune le potentiel d'engendrer des organismes distincts mais génétiquement identiques. 1, record 4, French, - clonage%20par%20scission%20d%27embryon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- gemelación artificial
1, record 4, Spanish, gemelaci%C3%B3n%20artificial
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partición de un embrión, o separación de blastómeros en embriones preimplantatorios (de 2-32 células). Cada mitad o trozo desgajado del embrión se introduce en una zona pelúcida de otro óvulo, o en una cubierta artificial (ZPA), y se implanta. 2, record 4, Spanish, - gemelaci%C3%B3n%20artificial
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La gemelación artificial consiste en la división de un embrión en dos. Se ha sugerido que este método podría ayudar a parejas en que la mujer produce pocos óvulos y se obtienen pocos embriones de ella; sin embargo su aplicación no sería recomendable porque la técnica es agresiva y podría destruir los embriones, la efectividad sería baja ya que probablemente se aplicaría a mujeres mayores con fracasos previos de FIV, y finalmente, el resultado no es recomendable y la producción de individuos idénticos esta prohibida por el Código Penal y por el Protocolo Europeo de la Convención que se firmó aquí en Asturias. 3, record 4, Spanish, - gemelaci%C3%B3n%20artificial
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Reproduction (Medicine)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hypospermatogenesis 1, record 5, English, hypospermatogenesis
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decreased production of male germ cells, caused by such factors as diseased testes or hypoleydigism (abnormally diminished functional activity of Leydig's interstitial cells). 1, record 5, English, - hypospermatogenesis
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Low sperm production. 2, record 5, English, - hypospermatogenesis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Reproduction (Médecine)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hypospermatogenèse
1, record 5, French, hypospermatogen%C3%A8se
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diminution de la production des cellules germinales de l'homme, résultant de facteurs tels qu'une affection testiculaire ou de l'hypoleydigisme (ou hypoandrogénie, c'est-à-dire diminution dans l'organisme des hormones dont dépendent les caractères masculins). 1, record 5, French, - hypospermatogen%C3%A8se
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cependant, l'hypospadias n'est pas signalé dans l'observation d'un homme stérile de 45 ans dont l'hypospermatogenèse prononcée s'accompagnait d'un début d'hyalinisation des tubes séminifères. 1, record 5, French, - hypospermatogen%C3%A8se
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Genética
- Reproducción (Medicina)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- hipoespermatogénesis
1, record 5, Spanish, hipoespermatog%C3%A9nesis
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Baja producción de células germinales masculinas(espermatozoides). 2, record 5, Spanish, - hipoespermatog%C3%A9nesis
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las biopsias testiculares realizadas en hombres con varicocele demuestran descamación del epitelio germinal, hipoespermatogénesis o detención de la maduración en el estadio de espermátide, hiperplasia de células de Leydig y adelgazamiento tubular. 3, record 5, Spanish, - hipoespermatog%C3%A9nesis
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Kim (2002), Baccetti (1996) y Lin (1997) asocian varicocele con un aumento de la apoptosis [muerte celular programada] en las células germinales, visto tanto en biopsias del testículo ipsilateral al varicocele como en el contralateral y su importancia por asociarse a hipoespermatogénesis y por ende con infertilidad masculina. 4, record 5, Spanish, - hipoespermatog%C3%A9nesis
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-05-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Plant and Crop Production
- Culture of Fruit Trees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- alternate bearing
1, record 6, English, alternate%20bearing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- biennial bearing 2, record 6, English, biennial%20bearing
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cultures (Agriculture)
- Arboriculture fruitière
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- alternance
1, record 6, French, alternance
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- saisonnement 2, record 6, French, saisonnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tendance des arbres fruitiers à ne produire une grosse récolte qu'un an sur deux. 3, record 6, French, - alternance
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Phénomène surtout sensible sur les arbres produisant en automne, se traduisant par l'alternance, d'une année sur l'autre, d'une production normale, ou même élevée, et d'une production faible. Le phénomène est particulièrement marqué sur les oliviers non irrigués sous un climat semi-aride. 2, record 6, French, - alternance
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Producción vegetal
- Fruticultura
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- vecería
1, record 6, Spanish, vecer%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carácter variable de la producción de árboles frutales, que oscila entre temporadas de buena producción y temporadas de baja producción, sin intervención de factores climáticos. 1, record 6, Spanish, - vecer%C3%ADa
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-01-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cattle Raising
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Ayrshire
1, record 7, English, Ayrshire
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Ayrshire cattle is a breed of dairy cattle originated from Ayrshire in Scotland. The average mature Ayrshire cow weighs 1000-1300 pounds. Ayrshires have red markings. The red can be an orange to a dark brown, with or without colored legs. They are known for low somatic cell counts, ability to convert grass into milk efficiently, and hardiness. The breed's strongpoints are the now desired traits of easy calving and longevity. 1, record 7, English, - Ayrshire
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des bovins
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Ayrshire 1, record 7, French, Ayrshire
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Ayrshire est une race bovine britannique. [...] Elle porte une robe pie rouge. [...] C'est une race de taille moyenne à grande. La vache mesure 138 cm pour 550-600 kg et le taureau 145 cm pour 850-900 kg. Elle a des mamelles bien conformées et bien adaptées à la traite mécanique. [...] C'est une race classée laitière. Sa production est intéressante, avec des lactations de 7000 litres, mais surtout des taux butyrique et protéique élevés et optimums pour la production beurrière et fromagère. 1, record 7, French, - Ayrshire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cría de ganado bovino
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Ayrshire 1, record 7, Spanish, Ayrshire
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Esta raza es originaria de la región del condado de Ayr, en el suroeste de Escocia. Se caracteriza por ser de pelaje blanco y rojo de manchas moteadas y generalmente con bordes irregulares. Es reconocida por su rusticidad a condiciones de baja alimentación, con características lecheras de relevancia, en especial un sistema mamario de excelente conformación. La producción de leche, cuyo contenido de grasa es del orden del 3, 9%, es destacada para una vaca de poco tamaño. 2, record 7, Spanish, - Ayrshire
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


