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FLOTABILIDAD [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- buoyant force
1, record 1, English, buoyant%20force
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- buoyancy 2, record 1, English, buoyancy
correct
- Archimedean buoyant force 3, record 1, English, Archimedean%20buoyant%20force
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The upward force exerted by any fluid upon a body placed in it. 4, record 1, English, - buoyant%20force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
... upward thrust exerted on a body immersed in a fluid, which Archimedes' principle states is equal in amount to the weight of the fluid displaced. 5, record 1, English, - buoyant%20force
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poussée
1, record 1, French, pouss%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poussée d'Archimède 2, record 1, French, pouss%C3%A9e%20d%27Archim%C3%A8de
correct, feminine noun
- poussée hydrostatique 3, record 1, French, pouss%C3%A9e%20hydrostatique
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
- force de flottabilité 4, record 1, French, force%20de%20flottabilit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force verticale de bas en haut, à laquelle sont soumis les corps plongés dans un fluide. 5, record 1, French, - pouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Force ascendante exercée sur une parcelle de fluide (ou sur un objet à l'intérieur de ce fluide) dans un champ de gravitation en vertu de la différence de densité entre la parcelle (ou l'objet) et le fluide environnant. 4, record 1, French, - pouss%C3%A9e
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme [poussée d'Archimède] est plus souvent utilisé que son équivalent «poussée hydrostatique». 6, record 1, French, - pouss%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- empuje hidrostático
1, record 1, Spanish, empuje%20hidrost%C3%A1tico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- flotabilidad 2, record 1, Spanish, flotabilidad
feminine noun
- empuje ascensional 3, record 1, Spanish, empuje%20ascensional
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fuerza resultante, vertical y dirigida hacia arriba, ejercida por el agua sobre un cuerpo que se encuentra total o parcialmente sumergido. 4, record 1, Spanish, - empuje%20hidrost%C3%A1tico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-05-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Processing of Mineral Products
- Mineral Processing (Metallurgy)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- gravity concentration
1, record 2, English, gravity%20concentration
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- gravity concentration method 2, record 2, English, gravity%20concentration%20method
correct
- gravimetric concentration 3, record 2, English, gravimetric%20concentration
correct
- gravity sorting 4, record 2, English, gravity%20sorting
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process in which a mixture [of minerals] is separated by gravity according to the various densities of its components or their various reactions to the separating medium. 5, record 2, English, - gravity%20concentration
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des produits miniers
- Minéralurgie (Métallurgie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- concentration gravimétrique
1, record 2, French, concentration%20gravim%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- concentration par gravité 2, record 2, French, concentration%20par%20gravit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- lavage gravimétrique 3, record 2, French, lavage%20gravim%C3%A9trique
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode classique de préparation mécanique des minerais ou du charbon, utilisant les différences de densité des produits à séparer, par opposition aux méthodes de séparation magnétique, de flottation, etc. 3, record 2, French, - concentration%20gravim%C3%A9trique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Preparación de los productos mineros
- Explotación de minerales (Metalurgia)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- gravimetría
1, record 2, Spanish, gravimetr%C3%ADa
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento para separar la ganga del carbón o del mineral, fundado en su diferente grado de flotabilidad en el agua. 1, record 2, Spanish, - gravimetr%C3%ADa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-04-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Naval Mines
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- moored mine
1, record 3, English, moored%20mine
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A contact or influence-operated mine of positive buoyancy held below the surface by a mooring attached to a sinker or anchor on the bottom. 2, record 3, English, - moored%20mine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moored mine: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - moored%20mine
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mines marines
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mine à orin
1, record 3, French, mine%20%C3%A0%20orin
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mine à contact ou mine à influence de flottabilité positive maintenue au-dessous de la surface par un orin fixé à un crapaud reposant sur le fond. 2, record 3, French, - mine%20%C3%A0%20orin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mine à orin : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - mine%20%C3%A0%20orin
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mine à orin : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 3, record 3, French, - mine%20%C3%A0%20orin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Minas marinas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- mina amarrada
1, record 3, Spanish, mina%20amarrada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mina que se activa por contacto o influencia, de flotabilidad positiva, que permanece bajo el agua atada a un peso o ancla. 1, record 3, Spanish, - mina%20amarrada
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-03-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reserve buoyancy 1, record 4, English, reserve%20buoyancy
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réserve de flottabilité
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9serve%20de%20flottabilit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour un corps flottant, telle une coque de navire, poids qu'il convient d'ajouter pour obtenir une immersion totale. 1, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9serve%20de%20flottabilit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Buceo (Deportes)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- reserva de flotabilidad
1, record 4, Spanish, reserva%20de%20flotabilidad
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-03-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Mine Warfare
- Demolition (Military)
- Minesweeping and Minehunting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rising mine
1, record 5, English, rising%20mine
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In naval mine warfare, a mine having positive buoyancy which is released from a sinker by a ship influence or by a timing device. The mine may fire by contact, hydrostatic pressure or other means. 2, record 5, English, - rising%20mine
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rising mine: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 5, English, - rising%20mine
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Guerre des mines
- Destruction (Militaire)
- Dragage et chasse aux mines
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mine à flotteur largable
1, record 5, French, mine%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20largable
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- mine remontante 2, record 5, French, mine%20remontante
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre des mines sur mer, mine de flottabilité positive, libérée de son crapaud à la réception d'une influence convenable, provenant d'un bâtiment ou par un dispositif chronométrique. La mine peut exploser au contact, par dispositif hydrostatique ou autre procédé. 3, record 5, French, - mine%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20largable
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mine à flotteur largable : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 5, French, - mine%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20largable
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mine remontante : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 5, French, - mine%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20largable
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
mine à flotteur largable : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions. 4, record 5, French, - mine%20%C3%A0%20flotteur%20largable
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Guerra de minas
- Destrucción (Militar)
- Dragado y detección de minas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- mina ascendente
1, record 5, Spanish, mina%20ascendente
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerra naval de minas, mina que tiene una flotabilidad positiva y que se eleva desde su posición inicial de sumergida por influencia de un barco o mediante un temporizador. La mina puede hacer explosión por contacto, presión hidrostática u otros medios. 1, record 5, Spanish, - mina%20ascendente
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-02-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- floatation
1, record 6, English, floatation
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The capability of a vehicle to float in water. 1, record 6, English, - floatation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
floatation: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 6, English, - floatation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- flottabilité
1, record 6, French, flottabilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aptitude d'un véhicle à flotter sur l'eau. 1, record 6, French, - flottabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flottabilité : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 6, French, - flottabilit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción naval
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotabilidad
1, record 6, Spanish, flotabilidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacidad de un vehículo para flotar en el agua. 1, record 6, Spanish, - flotabilidad
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Naval Mines
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- drifting mine
1, record 7, English, drifting%20mine
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A buoyant or neutrally buoyant mine free to move under the influence of waves, wind, current or tide. 2, record 7, English, - drifting%20mine
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
drifting mine: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 7, English, - drifting%20mine
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Mines marines
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mine dérivante
1, record 7, French, mine%20d%C3%A9rivante
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mine flottante ou de flottabilité nulle pouvant se déplacer librement sous l'effort des vagues, du vent, des courants ou des marées. 2, record 7, French, - mine%20d%C3%A9rivante
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mine dérivante : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 7, French, - mine%20d%C3%A9rivante
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mine dérivante : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions. 3, record 7, French, - mine%20d%C3%A9rivante
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Minas marinas
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- mina de deriva
1, record 7, Spanish, mina%20de%20deriva
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mina flotante, o de flotabilidad neutra, que se desplaza libremente bajos los efectos de las olas, el viento, las corrientes y las mareas. 1, record 7, Spanish, - mina%20de%20deriva
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-02-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Naval Mines
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- bottom mine
1, record 8, English, bottom%20mine
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- ground mine 2, record 8, English, ground%20mine
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mine with negative buoyancy which remains on the sea-bed. 3, record 8, English, - bottom%20mine
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bottom mine; ground mine: terms and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 8, English, - bottom%20mine
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mines marines
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mine de fond
1, record 8, French, mine%20de%20fond
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mine à flottabilité négative qui repose sur le fond de la mer. 2, record 8, French, - mine%20de%20fond
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mine de fond : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 8, French, - mine%20de%20fond
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mine de fond : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale et le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 3, record 8, French, - mine%20de%20fond
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Minas marinas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- mina de fondo
1, record 8, Spanish, mina%20de%20fondo
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- mina de suelo 1, record 8, Spanish, mina%20de%20suelo
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mina con flotabilidad negativa que reposa en el fondo del mar. 1, record 8, Spanish, - mina%20de%20fondo
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-02-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Naval Mines
- Demolition (Military)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- bouquet mine
1, record 9, English, bouquet%20mine
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In naval mine warefare, a mine in which a number of buoyant mine cases are attached to the same sinker, so that when the mooring of one mine case is cut, another mine rises from the sinker to its set depth. 2, record 9, English, - bouquet%20mine
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bouquet mine: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 9, English, - bouquet%20mine
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Mines marines
- Destruction (Militaire)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- mine bouquet
1, record 9, French, mine%20bouquet
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre des mines sur mer, ensemble constitué par un certain nombre de corps de mines à flottabilité positive fixés au même crapaud. Quand l'orin d'une mine est coupé par une drague, une autre mine se détache du crapaud pour prendre l'immersion pour laquelle elle a été réglée. 2, record 9, French, - mine%20bouquet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mine bouquet : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 9, French, - mine%20bouquet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mine bouquet : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 9, French, - mine%20bouquet
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Minas marinas
- Destrucción (Militar)
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- minas en haz
1, record 9, Spanish, minas%20en%20haz
feminine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerra de minas naval, conjunto formado por un cierto número de minas de flotabilidad positiva fijas a un solo anclaje. Cuando el amarre de una de ellas es cortado por una draga, otra se suelta para colocarse a la profundidad a la que está ajustada. 1, record 9, Spanish, - minas%20en%20haz
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-05-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- flotation installation
1, record 10, English, flotation%20installation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de flottabilité
1, record 10, French, dispositif%20de%20flottabilit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- dispositivo de flotabilidad
1, record 10, Spanish, dispositivo%20de%20flotabilidad
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-05-31
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Shipbuilding
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
- Equipment (Oil and Natural Gas Extraction)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- center of buoyancy
1, record 11, English, center%20of%20buoyancy
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- centre of buoyancy 2, record 11, English, centre%20of%20buoyancy
correct, Great Britain, officially approved
- centre of displacement 3, record 11, English, centre%20of%20displacement
correct, officially approved
- center of immersed bulk 4, record 11, English, center%20of%20immersed%20bulk
- center of immersion 5, record 11, English, center%20of%20immersion
- center of displacement 6, record 11, English, center%20of%20displacement
- center of flotation 5, record 11, English, center%20of%20flotation
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The center of gravity of the fluid displaced by a floating body (as a ship or mobile, offshore drilling rig). 7, record 11, English, - center%20of%20buoyancy
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A point through which passes the resultant of all upward forces and by which a floating ship is supported. 8, record 11, English, - center%20of%20buoyancy
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For monohulls, there are two generic forms for these curves, depending roughly on whether the centre of gravity is above or below the centre of buoyancy. 9, record 11, English, - center%20of%20buoyancy
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In vessels of ordinary form it is found that the distance of the center of buoyancy below the load waterline varies from 8/20 to 9/20 of the mean draft to top of keel. 4, record 11, English, - center%20of%20buoyancy
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre of buoyancy; centre of displacement: terms officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 10, record 11, English, - center%20of%20buoyancy
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Constructions navales
- Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
- Outillage (Extraction du pétrole et du gaz)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- centre de carène
1, record 11, French, centre%20de%20car%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- centre de poussée 2, record 11, French, centre%20de%20pouss%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- centre du volume immergé 3, record 11, French, centre%20du%20volume%20immerg%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centre de gravité du liquide déplacé par le volume immergé. 4, record 11, French, - centre%20de%20car%C3%A8ne
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En fait, le centre de carène théorique (c.c.) situé au centre de la partie immergée de la coque lorsque le bateau au repos flotte à plat, se déplace vers l'extérieur chaque fois qu'une nouvelle section s'immerge à la gîte et supporte le poids. 5, record 11, French, - centre%20de%20car%C3%A8ne
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Théoriquement, la force de pesanteur s'exerce en un point appelé centre de gravité (CG) et la force de poussée en un autre point ou centre de poussée (CP). [...] En cas de gîte, le CP descend en suivant l'inclinaison et sa verticale se déplace du CG. 6, record 11, French, - centre%20de%20car%C3%A8ne
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 CONT
À chaque angle d'inclinaison il se forme un couple de redressement formé d'un côté par le poids du bateau agissant au centre de gravité et de l'autre par la poussée hydrostatique (égale au déplacement) et agissant au centre du volume immergé ou centre de carène. 3, record 11, French, - centre%20de%20car%C3%A8ne
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 4 CONT
La résultante des pressions hydrostatiques s'exerçant sur la carène d'un navire immobile est une poussée verticale, dirigée vers le haut, égale au déplacement et appliquée au centre de carène (principe d'Archimède). 7, record 11, French, - centre%20de%20car%C3%A8ne
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre de carène; centre de poussée : termes uniformisés par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 8, record 11, French, - centre%20de%20car%C3%A8ne
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Construcción naval
- Mecánica de fluidos e hidráulica (Física)
- Vela y navegación de placer
- Equipo para extracción de petróleo y gas natural
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- centro de flotación
1, record 11, Spanish, centro%20de%20flotaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- centro de suspensión hidraúlica 1, record 11, Spanish, centro%20de%20suspensi%C3%B3n%20hidra%C3%BAlica
correct, masculine noun
- centro de carena 2, record 11, Spanish, centro%20de%20carena
masculine noun
- centro de empuje 3, record 11, Spanish, centro%20de%20empuje
masculine noun
- centro de flotabilidad 3, record 11, Spanish, centro%20de%20flotabilidad
masculine noun
- centro de fuerza de sustentación 3, record 11, Spanish, centro%20de%20fuerza%20de%20sustentaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-10-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Swimming
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- buoyancy
1, record 12, English, buoyancy
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Swimmers vary in body build, bone size, muscular development, weight distribution, relative amounts of adipose fat tissue, lung capacity, and so on. All of these factors affect the individual's buoyancy and floating position. 2, record 12, English, - buoyancy
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
... that property of a body that makes floating possible. 3, record 12, English, - buoyancy
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Natation
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- flottabilité
1, record 12, French, flottabilit%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La conformation, l'ossature, la musculature, la répartition du poids, la quantité de tissus adipeux, la capacité respiratoire, etc., varient d'un nageur à l'autre. Tous ces éléments entrent en jeu pour déterminer la flottabilité de la personne et sa position de flottaison. 1, record 12, French, - flottabilit%C3%A9
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Force résultant de la poussée de l'eau, subie par le volume immergé d'un corps, opposée au poids total de ce même corps. 2, record 12, French, - flottabilit%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Natación
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotabilidad
1, record 12, Spanish, flotabilidad
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-10-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- floating capacity 1, record 13, English, floating%20capacity
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Aquaculture
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- flottabilité
1, record 13, French, flottabilit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acuicultura
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotabilidad
1, record 13, Spanish, flotabilidad
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1996-01-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Measuring Instruments
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- double float
1, record 14, English, double%20float
correct, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A body of slightly negative buoyancy which moves with the stream at a known depth and whose position is indicated by a small surface float from which it is suspended. 2, record 14, English, - double%20float
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by ISO. 3, record 14, English, - double%20float
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Appareils de mesure
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- flotteur double
1, record 14, French, flotteur%20double
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps dont la flottabilité est légèrement négative, qui se déplace avec le cours d'eau à une profondeur connue et dont la position est indiquée par un petit flotteur de surface auquel il est suspendu. 2, record 14, French, - flotteur%20double
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 14, French, - flotteur%20double
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Medición y análisis (Ciencias)
- Instrumentos de medida
Record 14, Main entry term, Spanish
- flotador doble
1, record 14, Spanish, flotador%20doble
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 14, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cuerpo de flotabilidad ligeramente negativa sumergido a profundidad conocida en un curso de agua con el cual se desplaza y cuya posición está indicada por una pequeña boya de la que está suspendido. 1, record 14, Spanish, - flotador%20doble
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