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IMPOSIBILITAR [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radio Interference
- Counter-Measures (Military operations)
- Electronic Warfare
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electromagnetic jamming
1, record 1, English, electromagnetic%20jamming
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EJ 2, record 1, English, EJ
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- electronic jamming 3, record 1, English, electronic%20jamming
correct, NATO, standardized
- EJ 4, record 1, English, EJ
correct, NATO
- EJ 4, record 1, English, EJ
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jamming using electromagnetic energy. [Definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel.] 5, record 1, English, - electromagnetic%20jamming
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
The deliberate radiation, reradiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy with the object of impairing the effectiveness of hostile electronic devices, equipment or systems. [Definition standardized by NATO.] 6, record 1, English, - electromagnetic%20jamming
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Electromagnetic jamming may take the form of non-intelligent jamming, and/or intelligent jamming, called deception. 6, record 1, English, - electromagnetic%20jamming
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
electromagnetic jamming; EJ: designations officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and standardized by NATO. 7, record 1, English, - electromagnetic%20jamming
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
electronic jamming: designation standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 8, record 1, English, - electromagnetic%20jamming
Record 1, Key term(s)
- electro-magnetic jamming
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Perturbations radio
- Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
- Guerre électronique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- brouillage électromagnétique
1, record 1, French, brouillage%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BE 2, record 1, French, BE
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- brouillage électronique 3, record 1, French, brouillage%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Brouillage au moyen d'énergie électromagnétique. [Définition uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées.] 2, record 1, French, - brouillage%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Émission, réémission ou réflexion intentionnelle d'énergie électromagnétique visant à réduire l'efficacité des dispositifs, matériels ou systèmes électroniques hostiles. [Définition normalisée par l'OTAN.] 4, record 1, French, - brouillage%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le brouillage électromagnétique peut se présenter sous la forme de brouillage non intelligent ou de brouillage intelligent, appelé déception. 4, record 1, French, - brouillage%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
brouillage électromagnétique; BE : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmée. 5, record 1, French, - brouillage%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
brouillage électromagnétique : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 5, record 1, French, - brouillage%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
brouillage électronique : désignation normalisée par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 6, record 1, French, - brouillage%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Perturbaciones radioeléctricas
- Contramedidas (Operaciones militares)
- Guerra electrónica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- interferencias electrónicas
1, record 1, Spanish, interferencias%20electr%C3%B3nicas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Radiación deliberada, remisión o reflexión de la energía electromagnética con objeto de dificultar o imposibilitar el empleo de dispositivos, equipos o sistemas electrónicos utilizados por el enemigo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - interferencias%20electr%C3%B3nicas
Record 1, Key term(s)
- interferencia electrónica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- external-tooth lock-washer
1, record 2, English, external%2Dtooth%20lock%2Dwasher
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- external tooth lock washer 2, record 2, English, external%20tooth%20lock%20washer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An external tooth lock washer has teeth that extend radially outward to bite into the bearing surface. Like internal tooth lock washers, they are designed to prevent a nut or bolt head from loosening with the strut action of the teeth. They work best with larger screw or bolt heads. External tooth lock washers provide maximum torsional resistance. 2, record 2, English, - external%2Dtooth%20lock%2Dwasher
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
external-tooth lock-washer: designation officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - external%2Dtooth%20lock%2Dwasher
Record 2, Key term(s)
- external-tooth lockwasher
- external tooth lockwasher
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rondelle à denture extérieure
1, record 2, French, rondelle%20%C3%A0%20denture%20ext%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- rondelle éventail 1, record 2, French, rondelle%20%C3%A9ventail
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- rondelle de sécurité à crans extérieurs 2, record 2, French, rondelle%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20crans%20ext%C3%A9rieurs
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rondelle à denture extérieure; rondelle éventail : désignations uniformisées par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 2, French, - rondelle%20%C3%A0%20denture%20ext%C3%A9rieure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- arandela de abanico
1, record 2, Spanish, arandela%20de%20abanico
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la arandela contribuye a asegurar la inmovilidad relativa de las dos piezas entre las que se interpone, una de las cuales es generalmente una tuerca. Las arandelas, empleadas con dicho fin, suelen tener formas especiales apropiadas para frenar o imposibilitar el desenroscamiento de las tuercas : arandela de muelle [...]; arandela cónica; arandela de abanico, etc. 1, record 2, Spanish, - arandela%20de%20abanico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-07-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tapered washer
1, record 3, English, tapered%20washer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- conical washer 2, record 3, English, conical%20washer
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] tapered washers are designed to be in use in conjunction with other bolting products (e.g. shims). They provide a flat surface underneath fastener heads. ... In addition, they are a specific type of washer designed to be used underneath nuts with tapered flanges ... 1, record 3, English, - tapered%20washer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rondelle conique
1, record 3, French, rondelle%20conique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les rondelles coniques exercent une pression pour atténuer le desserrage des joints qui résulte des vibrations ou de l'expansion ou de la contraction thermiques. 1, record 3, French, - rondelle%20conique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos de empalme (Componentes mecánicos)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- arandela cónica
1, record 3, Spanish, arandela%20c%C3%B3nica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la arandela contribuye a asegurar la inmovilidad relativa de las dos piezas entre las que se interpone, una de las cuales es generalmente una tuerca. Las arandelas, empleadas con dicho fin, suelen tener formas especiales apropiadas para frenar o imposibilitar el desenroscamiento de las tuercas : arandela de muelle [...]; arandela cónica; arandela de abanico, etc. 1, record 3, Spanish, - arandela%20c%C3%B3nica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-05-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Laws and Legal Documents
- General Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- preclude
1, record 4, English, preclude
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Lois et documents juridiques fédéraux
- Vocabulaire général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- interdire
1, record 4, French, interdire
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Leyes y documentos jurídicos federales
- Vocabulario general
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- imposibilitar
1, record 4, Spanish, imposibilitar
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-05-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Phraseology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- preclude
1, record 5, English, preclude
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Phraséologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- empêcher
1, record 5, French, emp%C3%AAcher
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- prévenir 2, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9venir
correct
- faire obstacle à 3, record 5, French, faire%20obstacle%20%C3%A0
correct
- écarter la possibilité de 4, record 5, French, %C3%A9carter%20la%20possibilit%C3%A9%20de
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
- Fraseología
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- evitar 1, record 5, Spanish, evitar
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- excluir 1, record 5, Spanish, excluir
- impedir 1, record 5, Spanish, impedir
- prevenir 1, record 5, Spanish, prevenir
- imposibilitar 1, record 5, Spanish, imposibilitar
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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